The mountain dulcimer is a deceptively simple-looking instrument. Only about three feet long from tip to tip, with three strings and a neck full of frets, almost like a cross between a violin and ...

Think you need six strings, a stack of amps, and a few pedals to do justice to Led Zeppelin's 'Whole Lotta Love'? Think again. In fact, as demonstrated in the video above by Connecticut musician Sam ...

Four years ago, I had never heard of a dulcimer, which is a musical instrument. Now, it seems like everyone plays it, including me. Just recently, I was in the library and ran into a co-worker.

Ask her about the dulcimer. Three strings. Four, five; even those with scores. Mountain or hammered. Teardrop, hourglass or box. It doesn't matter. Just run any question about the dulcimer past Ruth ...

Bob Mallalieu listened to the radio as he drove through Virginia about 10 years ago and heard an instrument that was new to him. He savored the sweet sound that filled his car. It wasn't until he ...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — The list of qualifications for playing the mountain dulcimer is extremely short. In fact, there are none. Absolutely anyone can play the instrument, which is also called the ...

I walked into the social hall of St. Thomas United Church of Christ, and there up front was a dreadlocked young man with a million-dollar smile. This was Bing Futch, award-winning musician, teacher, ...