Folk artist David Massengill will present a free concert and lecture about the mountain dulcimer. The event is part of the Beacon Sloop Club Winter Lecture Series and is set for Thursday. A native of ...

There’s just something about a Appalachian dulcimer instrument…sound is so peaceful and calming. The word dulcimer actually means sweet song. So, when I play one, I feel pretty peaceful about it too.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aug. 16—FAIRMONT — For generations, the Appalachian Mountain dulcimer, the region's iconic musical instrument, has been producing ...

SALEM, W.Va (WDTV) -The Dulcimer Festival is holding its 35th annual concert featuring Appalachian music at Fort New Salem. The festival includes hands-on music workshops, Appalachian artisans, and ...

MOUNT DORA — For Ruth Harnden, no musical note can what’s emitted from one of America’s earliest musical instruments — the mountain or Appalachian dulcimer. “It produces a sweet, easy, acoustic sound, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The annual Gardner Winter Music Festival returned to South Middle School in Morgantown, continuing a tradition ...

Learn about the history of the mountain dulcimer and its birthplace in Hindman, Kentucky. The "sweet sound" of the Appalachian Dulcimer is so ingrained in Kentucky's history that in 20-01 it was ...

This Appalachian dulcimer was made in the shop of George Pickow and Jean Ritichie in Port Washington, New York, in 1964. It is a double-bout dulcimer made of walnut, poplar, and maple. It has 4 ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This Appalachian dulcimer was made by ...