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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This is a good collection of songs in a variety of genres. I have a similar book for mandolin. The author(s) did a good a job of selecting the tunes. The book is well organized, has high quality construction and a good value for the money.
I had lost my capo and Folkcraft had the exact same design I like. The measurements of what it will adjust to were great so I knew it would fit my current dulcimer as well as my Folkcraft when it arrives. I like this style as unlike those that have felt, it doesn't get worn down and keeps the tuning true. We even put it on a fellow member of the local Dulcimer club's dulcimer and she was going to order one as well.
Very nice strap. Really like the quick release. Trust FolkCraft to do it right.
Typical Hal Leonard songbook high quality features that you see in their guitar and other instrument songbooks - chord diagrams for chords in each song, notes and tab for each, the melody notes in bold so you know what to emphasize to carry the tune, as well as lyrics. Clear well-printed music with easy to read sharp contrast. No recordings for these songs, but you probably know what they sound like anyway.
Great selection of Playford’s morris dance type tunes, with many requiring a capo and only one song requiring a 1-1/2 fret. The accompanying cd contains all of the songs in the book. I also love that the book is spiral bound so it lies perfectly flat wherever it is opened. Highly recommended.
Folkcraft® Plain Steel String, Loop End, .024
My dulcimer (built from a Folkcraft kit) hangs proudly in out new sun room.
I am finding the book extremely helpful in not only introducing myself to the chromatic dulcimer, but on its integration of musical theory with playing music. I’ve spent a lot of time searching the web for answers and Bing Futch has brought everything together into one convenient book. Thank you.
Order was filled and shipped quickly. Haven't used yet due to just being a spare set. Have these same strings on bother dulcimers now and really like them.
My new Capo from Folkcraft is working great on all my dulcimers. My Folkcraft, McSpadden, and my Modern all can use this one capo. Picture below is the capo on my Modern Mountain Dulcimer made years ago by David McKinney. Thank you for a great and versatile product.
Beautiful, simply beautiful.
My instrument arrived this week, and it felt like Christmas in June. At 73 years old, I decided it was time to learn an instrument and keep my mind active and engaged. I couldn't be more excited to begin this journey with such a wonderful instrument.
A special suggestion: give Richard a call. He is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in helping you make the right choice. His advice was invaluable throughout the process.
If you've been thinking about learning an instrument, don't wait. The time is now!
Quality noter that feels good in the hand. Sturdy and smooth.
Great to buy the strings in bulk
I have these straps for all my dulcimers. Love them! Quick release works great.
