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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Love the picks. Easy to hold and variety of thicknesses for picking and strumming.
Good for all ranges of players - beginners to advanced. Good selection of music.
I just installed this set on one of my Folkcraft dulcimers, so the strings are still stretching and having to be retuned. Here are my first impressions, and bear in mind I've only been playing for about three years. I play with double melody strings, and while tuning the second .011 string it broke where the string twists about the ball. I know, I know, the first thought is, well, the dummy was tightening it too much...been there done that, but not in this case. It appears to me that the string had a weakness at that point. Now you won't believe this, but for some reason a third .011 was included in the pack. I bought two sets, and the second set didn't have an extra...the dulcimer gods were smiling on me! Now, first impression on performance: It may be imagination, but they sound sweet and smooth to my inexperienced ear, and if they still do after playing a while they will be my go-to strings.
I’m working on expanding my musical understanding (no formal musical training) and repertoire and this book is very helpful with that.
I know I can trust these strings for consistent quality and great tone. Playing my dulcimer after changing to these new strings feels like Christmas morning!
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy was the first beautiful melody arranged by Dave Haas that I learned to play. It was a nice introduction to fingering as well as a song that I like. When I found his book Beautiful Melodies on the Folkcraft’s website, I had to purchase it. There are more beautiful tunes plus a bit of history, guidance on the techniques of this style of playing, and exercises on arpeggio playing mixed between the songs. The songs include familiar tunes as well as Christmas ones. I am looking forward to mastering all the songs.
I don't know how to read music I only know how to play songs that I know. I am 78 yrs. old and I think this book might be able to help me play other songs
The strings i bought aworking wonderful!
Lorinda’s books are excellent both for the music itself and the instruction provided.
These are very good quality and easy to install
I got this awhile ago and have used it every season. Now, ready to pull it out again. Easy TABs to enjoy the season.
Also a book by Steven Eulberg. The books exceeded my expectations.
I have purchased 4 dulcimers over the past few years for my dulcimer choir. The instruments are beautiful, with high quality workmanship and materials. I also love that I can call and ask questions about my choices of materials. You can’t go wrong with this company!
My husband & I play Mountain Dulcimers. Several of our grandchildren have showed an interest in learning and playing with us. We opted to try Folkcraft cardboard dulcimer for them to start learning to play. The kits arrived intact and with all the necessary pieces. The instructions were clear and concise. We also watched Mandy’s YouTube videos for more detail on assembly. Both dulcimers turned out great! They are a little quiet, but the tone and sustain is remarkable! Thank you Richard and fellow luthiers! Your excellent product is helping to insure the next generations will love the mountain dulcimer too.
