This site is hosted by Sally S. Smith, a
mountain dulcimer teacher in the Portland area. 

What is this DULCIMER?
The lap (or mountain) dulcimer is, most simply,  a three-stringed instrument, held on the lap and strummed!  The dulcimer's simple fret board (usually tuned to an open "D" chord) and easy-to-read tablature enables even the MOST novice player to quickly make lovely music. And the more dulcimers together, the better, so groups form easily and the camaraderie blossoms!



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Welcome to
Pickers Porch
Mountain Dulcimer Site from Clackamas County, Oregon.

Columbia River Gorge
Dulcimer Festival
May 31 - June 3 , 2012
www.menucha.org
9/17/2011 - UpRiver Dulcimer Group &  Three Rivers Dulcimer Society at the Maryhill Museum   Great Fun!
UpRiver Dulcimer Band CD Participants! 5/2011
If you are interested in playing the Mountain Dulcimer and live in the Portland, Oregon, 
we need to meet  YOU! 

There are several groups in the area -  Sandy, Estacada and Canby!  And classes offered in Portland and around Clackamas County for folks who are interested in learning  to play this fun instrument.

For more information, call Sally Smith at 503 824 2520