Whamdiddle is Seattle Hammered Dulcimer performer and luthier Rick Fogel. Rick, a physicist by schooling, is also an innovator of dulcimer designs, a hard rock sculptor, avid outdoorsman, and one of the country's only makers of “Bones”, a rhythm instrument from antiquity. On this site you'll be able to browse and purchase Bones, Handmade Hammered Dulcimers and accessories, unique hammers and rock sculptures, Hammer Dulcimer CDs and booklets, and download information essential for any Hammered Dulcimer player and/or builder.
- I have no public gigs at this time.
- Whamdiddle Fiddlesticks are now available. They are made of hickory and sell for $14 postpaid. Send me an email if you are interested.
- I now have note cards for any occasion. Each card has a unique combination of woods and chip carvings and is signed with my signature “W”. A copper binding wire holds two blank, folded sheets of writing paper inside. The cards are 5” by 7” and the wood centerpiece is at least 1” square. The card itself is a gift. The recipient can frame the card as a miniature art piece or reuse it by replacing the interior writing paper. Each card is numbered with the month and year in was made. Cards are $10 postpaid and will be shipped within two weeks. To order: (1) email me and I will send you a PayPal invoice, (2) phone with a credit card, or (3) send a check USPS. I cannot give a volume discount at this time.
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- New hammer design available with secondary percussive head design. View our hammers.
- Only at Whamdiddle, the Hammer/Bow, for subtle “bowing” effects. Hammer/Bow sound clip
- Rick just released a new solo Hammered Dulcimer CD, “Golliwog’s Gymnopedies.” Listen/Buy Here are two reviews of my latest CD Gollywog’s Gymnopedia. One is by Chris Lunn in Ancient Victorys and the other is by Dan Landrum in the Dulcimer Players News.
- A booklet of all the sheet music for the new CD "Golliwog's Gymnopedies" is now available for $6 postpaid.
- The Whamdiddle Flapdoodle is a reference list for hammer dulcimer players in the Northwest.
- New “one-of-a-kind” Bone laminations of various exotic hardwoods have been posted.
- I now offer custom chrisicola inlay of up to seven letters on bones. Put your name or initials on your bones for $4 per letter.
- Sculptures "Rocky Lake" and "Olivine Dish" have been sold.
“The Whamdiddle Full Harmonic”
“Rick has been one of our finest workshop leaders and performers. His ability to present workshops at all levels in a concise, understandable fashion have his students leaving with something they will find useful in the future. Rick's ability to captivate his audience held true at our evening concerts.”
— Kris Cimino, director of Chatter Creek Hammered Dulcimer Festival
Rick Fogel is “…a dynamic hammer dulcimer virtuoso” — Barry Hunn at Dusty Strings
“I admire your talent and how you share it with others.” — Madeline MacNeil, Augusta Heritage Center dulcimer coordinator
“Remarkable sonic depth and resonance… very strong and listenable.” — Carrie Compton remarks in The Dulcimer Player's News
“With its color and movement you are drawn, encapsulated by the ringing sound… the mixture of classical and traditional sounds in solos and ensembles makes for a warm and pleasant listening experience.” — Chris Lund, founder of Victory Review
