"Dulcimer making has long been considered an art form; the beauty of the design is also functional, and a successful instrument plays as well as it looks. Homer Ledford is considered one of the nation's foremost dulcimer makers, relying on a combination of innovation and traditi…
Dulcimer making has long been considered an art. The exquisite design is also functional, and the best instruments sound as beautiful as they look. Homer Ledford, a legend among dulcimer makers, is known for his innovative but traditional craftsmanship. A biography and a step-by…
"This fully revised edition provides expanded information about the history of the scheitholt and the dulcimer before the Civil War and discusses traditions and types still being discovered and documented. Smith also adds his personal adventures in researching the dulcimer's his…