The word dulcimer is derived from a combination of dulcis, the Latin word for sweet, and the Greek word for song, melos. The word quite literally means "sweet song." And generally speaking, the ...

HINDMAN, KY. — The heritage of handcrafted stringed instruments runs deep in this tiny Appalachian village (pop. 770) stretched along the banks of Troublesome Creek. The community has been known as ...

Celebrate International Appalachian Dulcimer Day with a free 15-minute dulcimer lesson at One More Page Books! For ages 12 and up. With three strings and played on the lap, dulcimer is an accessible ...

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 ...

HINDMAN, KY. -- The heritage of handcrafted stringed instruments runs deep in this tiny Appalachian village (pop. 770) stretched along the banks of Troublesome Creek. The community has been known as ...

The strings are stretched across a wooden body, curved and carved with grace and style. They lie there in pairs, taut invitations to make music. Jim Rasmussen sits down at the table that is also piled ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — CT Buzz celebrated ahead of International Appalachian Dulcimer Day on Saturday! Connecticut musician Sam Edelston has gone viral on YouTube with over one million views! His ...

In Kentucky, where music is the lifeblood, an apprentice program run by luthiers provides meaningful jobs and helps remove the stigma of opioid addiction. Credit...Mike Belleme for The New York Times ...