Mountain Dulcimers with a Southwestern flair by Kerry Anderson. You are about to enter the world of acoustic mountain dulcimer music and mountain dulcimers from the Dulcimer Shop in Capitan, New Mexico with song lyrics. Free dulcimer lessons. Horses, Dragons, Kokopelli, Gecko, Texas Stars, Student model, Lyrics, acoustic musical instruments, dulcimer kits, Appalachian dulcimers with southwest indian art, New Mexico. SITE MAP (Click on the item you want to see.)

• Main Page for Amazing Gila Mountain Dulcimers with a southwest flair by Kerry Anderson.
  We have amazing handcrafted mountain dulcimers with southwestern art designs. Your online mountain dulcimer site, we have links, festivals, an online store, musical artists, performers, free lessons, clubs, music, & much more. Come & have a look. This page has links to more information on each model of dulcimer that we have to offer.
• Home Page for Amazing Gila Mountain Dulcimers with a southwest flair by Kerry Anderson.
  Description of the American Dulcimer for those who don't know what it is and links to all the designs and models of dulcimer that we have to offer. There is the Equus for the horse lover, the mystical dragon model, a southwest collection, a traditional collection and a student model.
  • Dragon Mountain Dulcimer by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
    Everyone loves dragons and now you can have a musical instrument with a carved dragon head! The dragon design is also repeated on the soundhole.
  • Equus Mountain Dulcimer by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
    The Equestrian Dulcimer. The Equus dulcimer has an elegant and graceful carved horse peghead that is admired by horse lovers nationwide. Many horse lovers have complimented me on this carving of a horse head, and if you love horses, now you can have a musical instrument with a carved horse head scroll!
  • Traditional Dulcimer Collection by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
    These dulcimers carry designs with the traditional values of the south. There is the Hog Fiddle model with a traditional "F" shaped soundhole, and the popular Pennsylvania Dutch Heart soundhole design. The heart soundhole can be painted or un-painted - which ever you prefer. Most folks like their hearts painted with their favorite colors and what a wonderful gift to give your loved one for Valentines Day, Christmas or their Birthday! Custom soundhole designs can be done if you have a favorite motif, or you can redesing the heart to whatever shape you like. Just send us a picture or sketch!
  • Southwest Dulcimer Collection by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
    The soundholes can be Southwest Indian art symbols, Kokopelli, Gecko, Texas Ranger Stars, Bears, Santa Fe, or you design your own. The Kokopelli seems to be our most popular model and we can paint your kokopelli any color you wish! The Gecko is next in line with his cute antics and adorable nature. The gecko, as you know, eats insects and so cuts down the number of insects in our gardens! Most folks remember the gecko (not geico!) from the Geico Insurance commercial on television. I wonder if they know there is a gecko dulcimer named after their mascot? You can combine the kokopelli and the gecko both on the same instrument if you prefer, or any other combination of southwest indian art designs.
  • Student Mountain Dulcimer by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
    A more economical instrument for those on a budget. Streamlined for those who prefer the flat head. The same high quality without all the frills. This dulcimer is perfect to get started on, for the student to take to school or on campus with them to show the other students. It is a great gift for a younger person (if they would enjoy the gifts of music) to get them started in music making!!!
  • Dulcimer Tops.
  • Dulcimer Sound Box.
  • History of the Mountain Dulcimer.



• Dulcimer Order Form for Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  "The" page for placing your order, checking out the prices and selecting options. Here is where you will be able to choose between the kokopelli, the gecko, the Texas Stars, the hearts, the Santa Fe, the student model, the dragon or the horse!
  • Thank you for your order.  Auto-response page.
  • Sorry, you didn't fill out the order form correctly!  Helps you send your order correctly.



• Dulcimer Accessories (amplifiers, cases, instrument and dulcimer kits, strings, tuners, capos, cleaners, music stands, etc.)
  Everything you need for your dulcimer! Some parts for repair and building and a source for dulcimer kits and blueprints.  Other instruments available also including autoharps, thumb pianos, flutes, etc.
  • Dulcimer Accessories Order Form for Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
    Here is where you will be able to order your amplifiers, cases, instrument and dulcimer kits, strings, tuners, capos, cleaners, music stands, etc. and other musical instruments and dulcimer kits! You can order on-line (We take VISA or Mastercard) or you can send a check or money order using the address information provided.



• Artist Profile.
  Profile of the designer of Gila Mountain Dulcimers. Read the story about Kerry Anderson here!
  • Are you a Dulcimer Redneck?
    Find out what it is that might make you a dulcimer redneck! (All in fun, of course!!!)
• Customer Testimonials about Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  Hear what our customers have to say about Gila Mountain Dulcimers and our services!
• Free Mountain Dulcimer Lessons offered to you by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  We offer free dulcimer lessons on-line where you will learn the mechanics of the mountain dulcimer and will be able to figure out how to make chords on the fly without even having to know anything about music theory! Everything is by number -- VERY easy!



• Mountain Dulcimer & Music Festivals.
  Nationwide listing of dulcimer & music festivals with contact information and a brief description. There are some listings for hammer dulcimer (hammered dulcimer) also.
  • January Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • February Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • March Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • April Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • May Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • June Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • July Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • August Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • September Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • October Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • November Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  • December Dulcimer Festival Schedule.
  
  
  
  • Festival Vendors.
    If you are a festival organizer, you need to add these vendors to your list! They sell everything related to mountain dulcimers and hammer dulcimers (hammered dulcimers) and other things as well.
  • Music Performers and Bands.
    If you are a festival organizer, you need to add these performers to your festival schedule! Almost all acoustic musical instruments are represented including the mountain dulcimer, the hammer dulcimer (hammered dulcimer), the bass, fiddle, and guitar!
  • Music Festival Teachers and Workshop Leaders.
    If you are a festival organizer, you need to add these teachers to your festival schedule! Many great workshop leaders and teachers of mountain dulcimer and hammer dulcimer (hammered dulcimer) nationwide (they also travel anywhere!).
  • Copyright Issues.
    Ever wonder what all the fuss was all about? This page gives you links to official United States government sites where you can read all about the copyright laws governing the music industry.
  • Winfield, Kansas, National Mountain Dulcimer Championship. List of Winners.
    Read about which dulcimer players make the news nationwide! Do you know these people????



• Mountain Dulcimer Clubs, Nationwide listing of dulcimer clubs with contact information.
  Hawaii, Canada and England are also on this page.
  • Northeast Dulcimer Clubs, Listing of dulcimer clubs with contact information.
    Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts,Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
  • Southeast Dulcimer Clubs, Listing of dulcimer clubs with contact information.
    Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
  • Mid-West Dulcimer Clubs, Listing of dulcimer clubs with contact information.
    Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin
  • South Central Dulcimer Clubs, Listing of dulcimer clubs with contact information.
    Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
  • Southwest Dulcimer Clubs, Listing of dulcimer clubs with contact information.
    Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
  • Northwest Dulicmer Clubs, Listing of dulcimer clubs with contact information.
    Washington, Oregon



• Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos by independent artists.
  Lots of great acoustic music to choose from here. A variety of styles and a variety of music -- country, folk, fiddle tunes, show tunes, hit parade, old time and even blues!!! Order directly from the artist or order from us on-line.
  • Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos by independent artists.  Page 1.
  • Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos by independent artists.  Page 2.
  • Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos by independent artists.  Page 3.
  • Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos by independent artists.  Page 4.
  • Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos by independent artists.  Page 5.
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  • Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos by independent artists.  Page 7.
  • Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos by independent artists.  Page 8.
  • Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos published by MelBay and Hal Leonard.



• Musical Instrument Care
  If you own a dulcimer, you need to read this. Not only does it give tips on how to care for your musical instrument in winter, but it gives tips on how to care for your musical instrument in the car, the home or at a jam session.



• Classic Charro Coats by Riders Through the Century
  Before the designer of the Gila Mountain Dulcimer line became such a popular musical instrument maker, she was a professional seamstress and was in the wholesale apparel market. See her copyrighted designs of updated, reproduction Spanish charro coats!
  • Classic Charro Coats by Riders Through the Century.
    More pictures of and color selections for the short, velvet Spanish jackets.
  • Tiered Skirts by Betty Tidwell.
    Complete your look and your wardrobe with a Velvet, taffeta, or cotton tiered skirt (or two!) hand-made by Betty Tidwell.



• Mountain Dulcimer and Other Music Links.
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