Marvin1952 1 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 How many of our members play six-string dulcimers? Any thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoterMan 18 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 I've owned several over the years. Also 5 string and 4 string variations. Can't say I've been really impressed with six strings. I've played 3 string traditional dulcimers for the last 25 years or so... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dholeton 20 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I have a six string dulcimer called a church dulcimer. It has two strings close together for the melody and the rest are equidistant drones. The extra strings can provide a lot of diversity, but I usually play it alone since the extra strings might clash with other instruments. I also have a scheitholt with 9 strings and like the six-string dulcimer, I usually play it when I'm alone. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoterMan 18 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Dave is that an old Hughes Co. Church Dulcimer? I used to have one of those decades ago! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dholeton 20 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Yes, it is a Hughes Church dulcimer. It has a good sound. I was young and dumb around 1980 and obtained it as a kit with the intention of making a dulcimer that could play chords in multiple keys. The strings were arranged in 3 courses. Later, I decided I liked it with the strings according to Virgil's original design. One of my to do projects is to redo the fretboard by converting it back to something closer to the original diatonic design. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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