Sharon is based in the midwest (I think) in the USA so she may not know anything about Oxford. But it's a great subject for a new Mudcat thread* (you also might get to know a few fellow enthusiasts that way). Unfortunately Guests aren't allowed to start threads (I think: can't remember if this applies to music threads or not) so you can either join this website (a good idea anyway cos it's a great place) or, if you're feeling a bit shy, I can start one for you, and ask for some pointers & info. Let me know if you want me to do this -

Make sure you DO mean hammered dulcimer (where you have a light little mallet in each hand and hit the strings with them) and not a plucked dulcimer (the ones I'm thinking of look like an elongated figure-8 and usually have three or four strings, the Appalachian dulcimer). I'm a harp player so am a bit out of my depth talking about dulcimers, but there are plenty of folks on here who know a lot about them, and Mudcatters tend to be very generous with their knowledge. Best of luck -


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