Here are a few notes from my dulcimer experience. Take it for what it's worth.

 

	Dulcimer Makers: There has been a lot of discussion about dulcimer recommendations on Sweet Music Digest list serve, these are makers I would recommend from my personal experience: McSpadden Kurt Simerman Ron Ewing Blue Lion Doug Thompson (Banjo-mer) Folkcraft/Folkroots Keith Young Owl Mountain Music has a very comprehensive list of builders.
	On-Line Dulcimer Stores: These are on-line stores that I have used and would use again. Folkcraft Prussia Valley Dulcimer Southwind Dulcimer Shop Wood 'N Strings Cellos2Go - Not a dulcimer shop, but I have purchased a couple of music stands from them and they have been very prompt and friendly.

	Dulcimer Books: There is a very large spectrum in the quality of books that are available to the Dulcimer player.  I have made comments and recommendations about the books that I have personally owned or used.
	Dulcimer Magazine: There is only one magazine around at this time.  Dulcimer Players News.  It is well worth the minimal cost - if for no other reason that to keep an eye on the festival listings.
	On-line Dulcimer TAB sites: I really appreciate the people who are willing to share their hard work with others - Thanks. All Tabs Dulcimer Tab - Linda Brockinton Doofus Music Everything Dulcimer Robert Force Tull Glazener Grand Old Dulcimer Club Terry Lewis Maryland Mountain Dulcimer Society Don Pedi Ben Seymour Mark Tindle Margaret Wright
	Dulcimer Videos: There really are not a lot to choose from for the Dulcimer Player - at least compared to other instruments.  Here is my short list - there are a couple others out there that I haven't seen personally. Mark Biggs, "Learn to Play Mountain Dulcimer" - Beginner Instruction - Recommended.  A little dated - get a chromatic tuner (Korg CA 30). Joe Carr, "Dulcimer Chord Video" - I didn't find this video very useful. Dennis Lee, "Learn the Mountain Dulcimer" - Beginner Instruction - Not my first choice. Mark Nelson, "Beginning Appalachian Dulcimer" - Beginner/Advanced Beginner Instruction - Recommended Mark Nelson, "Dynamic Dulcimer" - Recommended for intermediate to advanced.  Repertoire builder - there isn't any tab. Debbie Porter, "Building your Repertoire" - Beg/Adv Beg - Instruction/Repertoire Building. This is a fun tape to virtual JAM with. Jean Ritchie, "Mountain Born, the Jean Ritchie Story" - Documentary - Recommended. David Schnaufer "Learning Mountain Dulcimer" - Advanced Beginner Instruction. Excellent
	Music Theory - Some day I'll figure it out.  I highly recommend any of these guy's theory workshops. Jerry Rockwell - "Music Theory and Chord Reference for the Mountain Dulcimer" - well done - the how-to book when you finally decide it is time to learn the fretboard and chords. Jerry Rockwell - visit his web site - DulciTheory Newsletter Neal Walters - "Practical Theory Stuff" - Concise, understandable - booklet. Mark Tindle - "Simple Theory for the Mountain Dulcimer" - a quality product - valuable information. Neal Hellman - "Dulcimer Chord Book" - This a must have book for all dulcimer players.  Not just chords, but theory, tunings, and more. Lorraine Lee Hammond - If you get the chance - take her theory class.  A lot of pieces fell together after hearing Lorraine. Ed Roseman (not a Dulcimer book) - "Edly's Music Theory for Practical People". Kitchieboy's Music Tutor - Nice on-line resource for basic theory. Theory on the Web - Another great source for basic theory content. MusicTheory.Net - I really like their chord calculator. Bob Lewis - Music Analysis Guide for Melodic Autoharp - a unique way to display scale, chord, mode information.