Stick Dulcimer Making: Notes and Plans

These are the official notes and plans for the Stick Dulcimer Making course, originally on DVD-ROM, now expanded and updated in print form. Benefit from the authors 20 years of building experienceto build your own stick dulcimer, includes everything needed to build a beautiful and playable instrument.Unlock the secrets to crafting your own stick dulcimer with this comprehensive guide!Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or a complete beginner, this book, infused with updated notes and plans complemented with the author’s original video series, complete with QR links and updated content.The stick dulcimer’s diatonic scale makes it easy to play, allowing for free improvisation with almost no wrong notes. Its key pitch, typically around D,(or G) is suitable for much folk music, including Irish and Scottish tunes. Many Irish tin whistle tunes in D work well on this instrument. The instrument, being small, is easy to hold.Inside, you’ll discover:Step-by-step instructions for building a stick dulcimer using hand tools and/or machine toolsAlternatives are provided so you can adapt to the tools you haveFull-size plans for the instrument, templates, and jigs The multi-page format plans can be easily Cut out, pasted and assembled, or traced out.Guidance in selecting the best materials, including sustainable options, tonewoods, and fretboard materials.Techniques for bending, laminating, fretting and finishing and setting up.Playing Guide and links to get you started making music.Black and white photos included, along with notes and plans8.5” x 11” size, 194 pages Paperback edition194 pages cream paper 90gsm,Pages Numbered and fully indexed. Read more