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Mountain dulcimers were
homemade instruments used by the early settlers in our Appalachian
mountains. They were adaptations of European instruments that had been
used in various countries in the old world. The instrument has a very
distinct sound, is relatively easy to play and adapts well to folk
music.
Recently admirers of this
instrument have gathered in various parts of our country for regularly
scheduled events featuring mountain dulcimers, as well as hammered
dulcimers. They are entertained by featured musicians and attend
workshops .
In September 2005, Pine Mountain State Park, in Kentucky, held its 29th annual
Dulcimer Convention. Here are some pictures taken at that Convention and
at previous conventions. The conventions are held yearly during the last weekend of
September.
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PERFORMERS AT
THE 2005 CONVENTION |
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Dick Albin hosted the
Convention |
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| Dean Henson,
Park Ranger greeted us |
Gary Gallier |
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Tull
Glazener and Jon Hall |
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A
versatile husband and wife team--Conrad Shiba and Susan |
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Jamming on
the porch |
Jamming at
the convention's close |
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HIGHLIGHTS
OF THE 2004 CONVENTION |
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PICTURES FROM
THE 2003 CONVENTION |
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Anne MacFie and Dick Albin Have
Been Co-Sponsors of the Event Since Its Inception
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Molly McCormack
is Equally Skilled in Playing the Lap Dulcimer and the Hammered
Dulcimer.
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The Kentucky Standard Band
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Lee Rowe of the Nashville
Dulcimer Quartet |
Nancy Johnson Taught a Workshop
On the Lap Dulcimer |
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There Were Workshops on Both
the Hammered and Lap Dulcimers |
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There Was Instruction In
Pottery on The Porch in the Morning Hours.
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BELOW ARE SOME PICTURES
TAKEN AT DULCIMER CONVENTIONS HELD IN PRIOR YEARS. |
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Autoharp
and Guitar--Ray and Cheryl Belanger |
Dulcimer
Players Start Young--Jon Kay and Son |
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Jean Richie Was An Honored
Guest |
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