I'm enjoying this thread. It is good to hear from creative musicians.

Clinton, have you ever tried the Herco Light pick? It is my standby for the dulcimer. Well, it was until I found the National pick. Is this love or merely infatuation?

Kaleea, that is an amazing idea about using hammers. But how do you deal with the fretting?

As for fingerpicks, I have never felt comfortable with them. They lock my hand up too much.
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New pieces I am now playing on my dulcimer

Yellow Bird
Trumpet Whatchacallit by Jeremiah Clark
Since I met you baby, my whole life has changed.