Connecting Dulcimer Players Worldwide Since 1975
About Us
In this quarterly print magazine, you will find sheet music, tablature, articles by musicians for musicians, and the tales and traditions linking the past to the present.
April Update
April 17, 2024
The May issue will be ready soon!
The graphic designer is currently working on the May issue. It should go to the printers by May 1 and start hitting doorsteps around May 15.
Any renewals or subscriptions that come in before April 26 will ship directly from the printers. Any made after April 26 may be delayed as I ship them after I receive my extra copies from the printer.
Back Issues
I will have back issues for sale through the website soon.
The DPN Archives
Originally digitized by former editor Dan Landrum, the DPN Archives are now hosted by the Internet Archive at archive.org!
The Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with an ambitious mission: to provide universal access to all knowledge -- the books, magazines, web pages, audio, television and software of our shared human culture. They provide free access to researchers, historians, scholars, people with print disabilities, and the general public.
You can also find links to individual issues by clicking “Archives” in the menu, or visiting dpnews.com/archives.
Digital DPN
First things first - don’t worry! The print edition of the magazine is not going anywhere!!
But I am working diligently to produce an online, digital version of Dulcimer Players News. This version will be much more than a PDF replica of the print magazine. I am trying to balance rolling it out quickly with getting things right the first time. I want to avoid introducing any major changes shortly after going “live.”
My hope is that a digital version of DPN will make not only the magazine, but also dulcimers in general, more accessible to different audiences. For example, Google Chrome can automatically translate live text, so international players can read the articles, too, and text to voice tools can help the visually impaired get the most out of the magazine. Finally, without the added costs of print production, a digital-only subscription will be a more affordable option.
If you are interested in helping me test out the new platform, please email me at editor@dpnews.com. I’m looking for feedback from both tech-savvy and tech-not-so-savvy readers!
Subscribe
Bring a little music to your mailbox with a quarterly subscription to Dulcimer Players News. Explore unique stories, get essential instruction, and stay up-to-date on your favorite instrument.
Contribute to Dulcimer Players News
We love submissions from professional (part of their income comes from playing and teaching music) and amateur (those who play strictly for fun) musicians and luthiers.
For details, visit dpnews.com/reach-out.
Find a Festival Near You
Discover the magic of hammered and mountain dulcimers at one (or more!) of the many festivals held across the country. Hone your skills in workshops taught by professional musicians, experience the beauty of dulcimer music at an evening concert, and make new friends and reconnect with old ones.