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from 2974 reviewsGreat tabs for wonderful songs. Really nice to play by yourself or with friends.

This 2” wide quick disconnect strap provides a secure and comfortable connection to my dulcimer.

I likely won't get all of them, but "Baker's Dozen #1 Celtic Music" by Shelley Stevens is my third Baker's Dozen book. Two jigs in the book qualify as covering the cost of admission: Swallow Tail Jig and Black Nag, which is double jig. Both require using a capo on the first fret, but no other songs need one. Many of the tunes require strumming brightly and are quite lively. I was even able to create a pleasing medley by combining the book's The Sally Gardens with a version of Sally in the Garden.

I didn’t think I “needed” or was going to buy another dulcimer…until I saw the Lap-Jo Pro in the Folkcraft newsletter of Feb 21, 2025. I thought it would be neat to have a dulcimer that sounded like a banjo, so I ordered it. It is beautiful! I have had so much fun trying new songs that sound really cool on the Lap-Jo. My next purchase will be a small Fishman amp to go with it!

Now I don't have to worry about, "where did I leave that pick?". I have picks stashed in my dulcimer bag, on my music stand, and extras. I really haven't been able to tell the flexibility difference between the colors, so I use them all!

I like this one because you get lots of information for beginners I still go back to it when I have a question

I use these for lessons they work very well

So glad to get some modern tunes as well

I use these for class they are great for beginners

So glad they are doing some of these beautiful Celtic songs

I use these for lessons they are great for beginners

I use these for lessons they are great lots of information

Great book. Wonderful tabs for tunes.

Used this book at Christmas it was fun

Nice books and great for beginners as well
