The webzine, www.dulcimersessions.com, has published an article by Steve about Colorado Dutch Hop for the Hammered Dulcimer.
The article traces the historical background of the dulcimer-playing Germans-from-Russia, or Volga Deutsch who settled in eastern Colorado and western Kansas. A transcription and sound-file of the tune "The Wooden Heart Polka" are included. Visit: www.dulcimersessions.com/oct05/colorado.html
dulcimersessions is a bi-monthly journal sponsored by Mel Bay Publishing and is edited by Lois Hornbostel.