Fret Position Reference Guide For Mountain Dulcimer, Hurdy Gurdy, And Other Diatonic Fretted Instruments - Paperback

by Richard A. Ash (Author)

Figuring out "where the frets go" is one of the trickiest things about building a lap dulcimer. Our handy reference guide has detailed charts that show fret placement for every scale length from eight inches to thirty-one inches, in eighth-inch increments. Two hundred charts are included, with fret locations for both diatonic (including optional 1 1/2, 6 1/2, 8 1/2, and 13 1/2 frets) and chromatic instruments. All charts show the exact locations (to the thousandth of an inch) for the nut, bridge, and thirty-seven frets. Each fret location is identified three ways: 1) inches to previous fret; 2) inches to nut; 3) inches to bridge. This 206-page book is the ultimate reference for any builder of Appalachian dulcimers. The author of the book is the owner of Folkcraft Instruments, one of the oldest dulcimer-building companies in the world. Folkcraft is renowned for having "true" fretboards, and this set of two hundred charts will put your instruments on the path to playing each note in tune. Don't spend all that time and money building a dulcimer that doesn't play in tune. With this book you'll be able to build the "perfect" dulcimer for your next project, and have an instrument that sounds great

Author Biography

Richard Ash is an active dulcimer builder, teacher, and performer. As the owner of Folkcraft Instruments, he oversees the construction of hundreds of dulcimers each year. As a teacher, he has introduced thousands of people to the dulcimer at festivals and events nationwide. As a performer, he has played everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the local tractor show. Please visit RichardAsh.com for more information and for booking options.