The Dulcimer

 

This traditional Appalachian instrument provides a refreshing change for song accompaniment with a strummed technique or can be played in a plucked style providing a "Baroque" sounding tone. It can be strung in a variety of ways but invariably with three courses of either double or single strings, tuned to a choice of different modes.

The audio clip below is expertly played by Dan Evans on the dulcimer I made for him pictured above. This extract is part of "Spider's Dance" from his CD "Spirit Dancing". Thankyou Dan for your kind permission to use it.

For more information on Dan Evans, visit his web site:-
www.danevans-music.com

 

 

The Ukulele

Often disregarded as not being a serious musical instrument, the Ukulele can deliver a delightful sound when treated with respect.

I build this instrument using the traditional Hawaiian materials of mahogany for the neck and body (including the soundboard) and ebony for the bridge and fingerboard.

The example shown here has rather a radical shape but I also make more traditional designs.

Scale length:- 375mm.