Keeping dulcimers on laps

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Jul 02, 2005
10:52 AM

Some players have difficulty keeping a dulcimer in place on their lap (young, old, disabled). Lois Hornbostel suggests using a sheet of Sta Puff (designed for your clothes drier) on the lap to reduce slipperyness. Others have made a cloth belt that goes behind the player and attaches to both ends of the dulcimer. I prefer having 2nd graders kneel on the floor and put the dulcimer on a chair. Students in grades 3-6 do well standing over dulcimers placed on their desks. Any other ideas?

Last Edited David on Jul 03, 2005 2:13 PM
Anonymous
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Oct 20, 2005
7:16 AM

I have used a non-adhesive drawer liner made by DUCK. It comes on a roll about 10 feet long. I cut pieces 18 inches to lay on your lap. It grips your clothing and the instrument. This product can be found in the kitchen drawer liner area of a general department store.
Ann Feucht - East Troy, WI

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May 06, 2007
11:20 PM

We put them on the floor, and sit in front of them, cross legged.

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