What is a mountain dulcimer? The only instruments my Clay County families played was the banjo and tamborine (sp). My grandfather Robert Setser played wonderully and when he passed away a few years ago we placed his tamborine in the coffin with him. It was his prize possesion after it was given to him by his own father John Henry Setser. Kristie Setser ----- Original Message ----- From: "william hinson" <willhinson1944@yahoo.com> To: <KYCLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [KYCLAY] Banjo > I don't know anyone who plays the mountain dulcimer, but I have been thinking about getting one. The only one I have ever heard is on a CD by Bill Graves of Conway, Mo who I'm sure has passed away by now. Will > > SWilson <bwwilson@fuse.net> wrote:I don't play the banjo. But I do play the mountain dulcimer. > Sharon > > Oh Sharon I do too. I'm not good, but I'm learning. My daughter and I > both have one, and play together. > Penny > > Penny, that is great. You and your daughter just keep on playing. Not to > many people play the old way. Good luck > Sharon > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.501 / Virus Database: 299 - Release Date: 7/14/03

I know what one looks like, but it is hard to describe in words. Imagine an elongated fiddle with four strings which is played on your lap (I think) like a dobro. The strings are plucked instead of hammered as with a hammered dulcimer. Will Kristie Setser <cnt0712@hotmail.com> wrote:What is a mountain dulcimer? The only instruments my Clay County families played was the banjo and tamborine (sp). My grandfather Robert Setser played wonderully and when he passed away a few years ago we placed his tamborine in the coffin with him. It was his prize possesion after it was given to him by his own father John Henry Setser. Kristie Setser ----- Original Message ----- From: "william hinson" To: Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [KYCLAY] Banjo > I don't know anyone who plays the mountain dulcimer, but I have been thinking about getting one. The only one I have ever heard is on a CD by Bill Graves of Conway, Mo who I'm sure has passed away by now. Will > > SWilson wrote:I don't play the banjo. But I do play the mountain dulcimer. > Sharon > > Oh Sharon I do too. I'm not good, but I'm learning. My daughter and I > both have one, and play together. > Penny > > Penny, that is great. You and your daughter just keep on playing. Not to > many people play the old way. Good luck > Sharon > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.501 / Virus Database: 299 - Release Date: 7/14/03 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!