How to Play a Dulcimer - A Detailed Beginner's Guide
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How to Play a Dulcimer - A Detailed Beginner's Guide
Dulcimers are often regarded as one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn. Here we discuss the basics on how to play a dulcimer.
Jun 10, 2022
Appalachian dulcimer Playing
Explaining Vocals on Instagram: "On March 4, 2025, Amanda Seyfried appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and delivered a carefully considered cover of California by Joni Mitchell. Seyfried performed the song while playing an Appalachian dulcimer, an instrument she learned during the pandemic. Before beginning, she explained the song’s connection to place and memory, then sang with phrasing and tonal restraint that closely mirrored Mitchell’s original approach. The performance was me
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Explaining Vocals on Instagram: "On March 4, 2025, Amanda Seyfried appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and delivered a carefully considered cover of California by Joni Mitchell. Seyfried performed the song while playing an Appalachian dulcimer, an instrument she learned during the pandemic. Before beginning, she explained the song’s connection to place and memory, then sang with phrasing and tonal restraint that closely mirrored Mitchell’s original approach. The performance was me
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Helena Hallberg on Instagram: "Ok (: Turns out this song was written on the Appalachian Dulcimer! @cyndilauper This song actually perfectly illustrates Cyndi Lauper’s playing style; an indie strum, keeping the melody string open. This creates tight harmonies and a repetitive feel very emblematic of 80s music in my opinion. Very cool! Come learn more about singing and songwriting with your dulcimer Feb 5th-8th at Quarantune Dulcimer Fest! Dulcimer Duets: Singing and Strumming the Classic (beginne
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Helena Hallberg on Instagram: "Ok (: Turns out this song was written on the Appalachian Dulcimer! @cyndilauper This song actually perfectly illustrates Cyndi Lauper’s playing style; an indie strum, keeping the melody string open. This creates tight harmonies and a repetitive feel very emblematic of 80s music in my opinion. Very cool! Come learn more about singing and songwriting with your dulcimer Feb 5th-8th at Quarantune Dulcimer Fest! Dulcimer Duets: Singing and Strumming the Classic (beginne
Instagramhelenahallbergmusic
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