Folkcraft Instruments has been crafting handmade mountain dulcimers since 1968. We've been providing the best dulcimers, plus the dulcimer cases, tab books, dulcimer string sets, and everything else a mountain dulcimer player needs. We even provide dulcimer parts - machine heads and wood parts - for builders of all skill levels. We're happy to build a custom mountain dulcimer for you, make you a custom instrument case, or make you a custom string set. All of our dulcimers are handmade in the USA.
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I'm looking forward to playing some of her arrangements this coming year! Thank you Folkcraft 😊
Cecil
Nina Zanetti does a fabulous job of explaining how to approach fingerpicking these wonderful tunes. It's my favorite dulcimer book!
GHS string buyer just switched to Folkcraft ball end warm strings. They completely changed the tone of my instrument from the “jing jing metallic sound” to a very warm sweet softer “sooush sooush” tone. Simply amazing!
I loved dealing with a creative artist.
Our small dulcimer group is always looking for new ensemble pieces to play, and Ellen Pratt’s books are great for that purpose. Nice that many songs even have baritone and/or bass parts.
David's books are my go to for beautiful melodies and clean easy to read tab.
This dulcimer strap gets the job done very nicely. The length is very adjustable; the two-inch width feels very secure wrapped around my midsection; and the quick-release feature is very, very convenient (I wouldn't want a strap without it!). The plastic connectors for the quick-release mechanism seem very thick and robust so I'm not worried about them slipping out during use (or breaking over time). No complaints whatsoever.
I received my new dulcimer about 3 weeks ago. It's so beautiful, a work of art. Butternut and walnut with an ebony fret board. The sound is mellow, bright and loud. Just what I was hoping for. Thank you to the whole crew.
I’m a self taught 6 year beginner. This book is easy to follow and a great review of technique. The exercises help me to focus and slow down. Thanks Dave!
I got just the strings I needed to play DAA in the No Extra Frets group. Thank gou so much.
Received the blueprint making a dulcimer and looking forward to this journey. Thanks
Being part of the First National Dulcimer Orchestra I felt obligated to buy "FNDO Ensemble Music for Mountain Dulcimer Special Edition #3." Having said that, the is ideal for all levels of dulcimerists who want to play a baker's dozen worth of songs in multiple parts, such as various melodies, high and low harmony, chord back up, baritone melody and harmony, and bass. As a bonus, the book includes Ellen Pratt's composition and arrangement for Torrents Unleashed in five parts, which is in remembrance of those who were lost in the flood of 2024 in Western North Carolina.
The pace is good and once you download the online files you'll have plenty to keep you busy. Also, I've have sought minimal contact/support from the publisher, Mel Bay, with positive , genuine professional results.
Folkcraft always delivers quality strings. I can always depend on consistent matching strings.
