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tuning · Steve Eulberg · Apr 4, 2018
Time for a Tune-Up
by Linda Ratcliff When something seems unbalanced and out of rhythm, just a song can tune things up in a moment.  The power of music is therapy. …Read more
tuning · Steve Eulberg · Apr 6, 2017
Tuning Hack for Scroll-Headed Dulcimer
by Steve Eulberg The Snark™ tuner is very popular with mountain dulcimer players, for good reason.  It is quick, accessible, accurate and it's displ…Read more
tuning · Steve Eulberg · Nov 24, 2014
Mission: Take the Dulcimer Pledge
by Steve Eulberg I have a mission: I am seeking to equip, support, challenge and encourage musicians who play dulcimer. As I teach across the US in …Read more
by Steve Eulberg So how does one choose between the benefits and the limitations of different tunings when playing mountain dulcimer?  To me the mo…Read more