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Latest Activity
@traildad
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 31
Posted a new Comment on Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices:
Posted a new Comment on Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices:
"I'm wondering if a round noter with the upper side removed giving it a flat side to press against would help. I want to buy some dowels from dowels on demand..."
@leo-kretzner
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Pigtown Fling - by Leo Kretzner w the Old Grey Cats...:
Posted a new Comment on Pigtown Fling - by Leo Kretzner w the Old Grey Cats...:
"Thank you both. so how many jazz bass players? 1 b3 3 5 b7 ...
Alas, even in SoCal, the weather for outdoor playing gets quite iffy for the next couple..."
@leo-kretzner
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring: :
Posted a new Comment on Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring: :
"Thank you, Robin. "
@dusty-turtle
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
"If it's half as fun as last year, it will be a blast! Thanks for all you do for the dulcimer community, Ariane."
@strumelia
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 31
Posted a new Comment on Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices:
Posted a new Comment on Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices:
"A few side points:
Whenever i am out of practice for a long time, my hand and fingers holding the noter both hurt and get numb when i start playing again...."
@robin-thompson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 31
Posted a new Comment on Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices:
Posted a new Comment on Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices:
"@traildad, that looks good. Round noters put too much pressure in too small a point in my thumb (I use a thumb on top noter hold) and your problem may be..."
@mibirdsong
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Mt. Dulcimer modern style":
Posted a response to "New Mt. Dulcimer modern style":
"I believe it to be full size. I’m not a dulcimer player so don’t know fully the difference. The instrument is 35” long including strap button. The frett..."
@leny-sue
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Mt. Dulcimer modern style":
Posted a response to "New Mt. Dulcimer modern style":
"Mibirdsong:
I bought this dulcimer thinking a would play again...but I don’t believe I will so would like to resell it. It is new has not been used. I do..."
@irene
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
"A song that's taught at festivals and you're doing great....what are the strings tuned to? aloha, irene"
@irene
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "Mc PHEARSON'S LAMENT" - Hummel
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "Mc PHEARSON'S LAMENT" - Hummel
@don-grundy
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Wildwood Flower:
Posted a new Comment on Wildwood Flower:
"Bravo! That's great!"
@dusty-turtle
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on "Mc PHEARSON'S LAMENT" - Hummel:
Posted a new Comment on "Mc PHEARSON'S LAMENT" - Hummel:
"I'm glad to have found this, Gregg. I decided to learn this tune today and searched to see if there were any versions I could pilfer from. Nice playing,..."
@gary-major
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Wildwood Flower:
Posted a new Comment on Wildwood Flower:
"Well you are certainly doing great. Rythym and timing are perfect. It is good to hear ouself play and we can get that encouragement we need.Thanks for..."
@traildad
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Wildwood Flower:
Posted a new Comment on Wildwood Flower:
"Thanks. I have to say I am happy with how it turned out. I spent some time a few years ago trying to learn to play the piano. I lost a lot of interest when I..."
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Wildwood Flower:
Posted a new Comment on Wildwood Flower:
"Even if that were the 100th tune you learned, it would be darn good!"
@traildad
• 2 days ago
• comments: 31
Posted a new Comment on Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices:
Posted a new Comment on Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices:
"Since I don’t have what I need at the moment to try different sizes or shapes I decided to rig up an experiment with what I have. I took one of the “handles”..."
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Dulcimore Stand":
Posted a response to "New Dulcimore Stand":
"That's pretty cool! "
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
"We're happy you folks liked the video! As you likely noticed, we were not playing music from the 1920's (as was indicated in some of the information..."
@dulcinina
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
"How nice that you and Mark were asked to be part of the festivl. The music and settings were so very nice. Well done. Dulcinina"
@irene
• 3 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @leo-kretzner: f holes by steve smith phila pa d68
Liked a photos item created by @leo-kretzner: f holes by steve smith phila pa d68
@dulcinina
• 3 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on O’Carolan’s Draught :
Posted a new Comment on O’Carolan’s Draught :
"Well done, Old Grey Cats. I'm taking an O'Carolan workshop right now but this tune is not part of the repertoire so far. I couldn't play that fast anyway...."
@alan-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Wide World Mtn Dulc Var, Ch 4: Soundholes! Pg C:
Posted a new Comment on Wide World Mtn Dulc Var, Ch 4: Soundholes! Pg C:
"Those are good looking sound holes and I think they would work well I will try that shape on my next build if you don't mind .
I visited a nyckleharper..."
@natebuildstoys
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Wide World Mtn Dulc Var, Ch 4: Soundholes! Pg C:
Posted a new Comment on Wide World Mtn Dulc Var, Ch 4: Soundholes! Pg C:
"Neat. Someone posted an analysis on here recently talking about how soundholes that are long and narrow are the loudest. Maybe these long narrow soundholes..."
@natebuildstoys
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Kesh Jig - by Leo Kretzner w the Old Grey Cats:
Posted a new Comment on The Kesh Jig - by Leo Kretzner w the Old Grey Cats:
"Complete with a Bodhrán! very cool!"
@irene
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring:
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring:
@kevin-r
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring:
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring:
@kevin-r
• 3 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: O’Carolan’s Draught
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: O’Carolan’s Draught
@kevin-r
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: The Kesh Jig - by Leo Kretzner w the Old Grey Cats
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: The Kesh Jig - by Leo Kretzner w the Old Grey Cats
@kevin-r
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
"Absolutely loved the video Robin. Very nice!"
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
"Thank you, @dusty-turtle. The cemetery at which we played the lullaby is a place we have visited often, taking walks there the past many weeks. It's a good..."
@dusty-turtle
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
Posted a response to "Little Cities of Black Diamonds virtual fest":
"I'm mesmerized by your sensitive playing, Robin. So subtle and precise.
And I love how each tune was filmed in a different local spot. I'm really taken by..."
@marg
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "GigBook & a pedal":
Created a new forum topic "GigBook & a pedal":
"Question on GigBook & a pedal to flip the pages:
(3 years ago GigBook provided 6 updates in one year. They have not done any since. Seems GigBook..."
@robin-thompson
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring: :
Posted a new Comment on Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring: :
"Leo, this is outstanding! "
@robin-thompson
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring:
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring:
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New Mt. Dulcimer modern style
Posted: Friday October 23 2020, 7:58 AM
By: @Mibirdsong
By: @Mibirdsong
New Dulcimore Stand
Posted: Wednesday October 21 2020, 9:59 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Little Cities of Black...
Posted: Wednesday October 21 2020, 9:53 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
GigBook & a pedal
Posted: Tuesday October 20 2020, 12:35 PM
By: @marg
By: @marg
Nylon-string dulcimer for...
Posted: Monday October 19 2020, 6:36 PM
By: @Jill Geary
By: @Jill Geary
The Drifting Thread...
Posted: Sunday October 18 2020, 10:34 AM
By: @Lois Sprengnether Keel
By: @Lois Sprengnether Keel
Early CapriTaurus Dulcimer
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By: @IRENE
Tim Eriksen playing MD and...
Posted: Saturday October 17 2020, 9:35 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Photo size uploading issues...
Posted: Saturday October 17 2020, 3:22 AM
By: @Kevin63
By: @Kevin63
The Mountain Minor movie
Posted: Friday October 16 2020, 7:59 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
What Are You Working On?
Posted: Thursday October 15 2020, 6:46 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
I Voted
Posted: Thursday October 15 2020, 4:16 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Wanted: Jethro Amburgey...
Posted: Thursday October 15 2020, 9:46 AM
By: @Mandolorian1971
By: @Mandolorian1971
Dulcimer repair question
Posted: Wednesday October 14 2020, 8:12 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Looking for "Walkabout"...
Posted: Tuesday October 13 2020, 3:32 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Ron Gibson Teardrop For Sale
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By: @dplake
I lost it?
Posted: Tuesday October 13 2020, 12:07 PM
By: @Don Grundy
By: @Don Grundy
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By: @Dave D
By: @Dave D
Heard of "The Left Hand...
Posted: Monday October 12 2020, 5:11 PM
By: @Steve Mellott
By: @Steve Mellott
All Dulcimer Blues Jam...
Posted: Saturday October 10 2020, 2:09 PM
By: @Steve Eulberg
By: @Steve Eulberg
Digging into the Peat...
Posted: Saturday October 10 2020, 2:08 PM
By: @Steve Eulberg
By: @Steve Eulberg
Updated website for Knopf...
Posted: Thursday October 8 2020, 7:02 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
New Dulcimer Day: McSpadden...
Posted: Thursday October 8 2020, 6:52 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
"Shoat" Hogfiddle for sale
Posted: Wednesday October 7 2020, 3:22 PM
By: @Kevin R.
By: @Kevin R.
I ordered my own dulcimer
Posted: Tuesday October 6 2020, 10:36 PM
By: @traildad
By: @traildad
I am a study in inconsistancy
Posted: Monday October 5 2020, 9:45 PM
By: @Leo Kretzner
By: @Leo Kretzner
How do I know what key I'm in?
Posted: Monday October 5 2020, 1:28 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
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