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@jost
• 12 hours ago
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Liked a forum discussions item created by @kristinrichmond: Left handed playing
Liked a forum discussions item created by @kristinrichmond: Left handed playing
@jost
• 6 days ago
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Liked a forum discussions item created by @dusty-turtle: For Sale: Bill Taylor custom select quilted maple
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dusty-turtle: For Sale: Bill Taylor custom select quilted maple
@jost
• one week ago
• comments: 9
Liked a group discussions item created by @matt-berg: Clothes Iron Wood Bending
Liked a group discussions item created by @matt-berg: Clothes Iron Wood Bending
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Liked a vimeo item created by @deborah-hamouris: The DulciMates - John Barleycorn
Liked a vimeo item created by @deborah-hamouris: The DulciMates - John Barleycorn
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Warren May Hourdrop Question":
Posted a response to "Warren May Hourdrop Question":
"Concerning the string gauge: Like John pointed out you should be fine. One caveat though: Depending on the strings gauge not every tuning will work because..."
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Warren May Hourdrop Question":
Posted a response to "Warren May Hourdrop Question":
"Jean Ritchies Dulcimer book is a good start for noter/drone play. Her book "Dulcimer people" (available used) is also a good one, it even includes..."
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Warren May Hourdrop Question":
Posted a response to "Warren May Hourdrop Question":
"Congratulations to your new dulcimer. Look like you found a real treasure and bargain"
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @mill-branch-dulcimores: Hold On, (Keep your hand to the plow)
Liked a music item created by @mill-branch-dulcimores: Hold On, (Keep your hand to the plow)
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @charlie-in-ky: Warren May Hourdrop Question
Liked a forum discussions item created by @charlie-in-ky: Warren May Hourdrop Question
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
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Liked a forum discussions item created by @theresasc: My latest and greatest mountain dulcimer!
Liked a forum discussions item created by @theresasc: My latest and greatest mountain dulcimer!
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Various Tunings":
Posted a response to "Various Tunings":
"@melvoid I just noticed that you play bluegrass banjo and released a method for it. So I have another book recommendation: Mark Nelsons Favorite Old-Time..."
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @melvoid: How do we indicate the extra fret in tablature
Liked a forum discussions item created by @melvoid: How do we indicate the extra fret in tablature
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @melvoid: Table for Mt. Dulcimer
Liked a forum discussions item created by @melvoid: Table for Mt. Dulcimer
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Liked a group discussions item created by @gail-webber: Clinch Mountain Backstep - Copyrighted?
Liked a group discussions item created by @gail-webber: Clinch Mountain Backstep - Copyrighted?
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 32
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tull66":
Posted a response to "Tull66":
"wally-venable makes a good point with using a tuner to check the freet placing/set up. So: If you can check in the store or order online with return policy..."
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @bing-futch: June 9 at 7 pm - MD Workshop - All Things Strings! (online)
Liked a forum discussions item created by @bing-futch: June 9 at 7 pm - MD Workshop - All Things Strings! (online)
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @larry-ross: Clinch Mountain Backstep
Liked a forum discussions item created by @larry-ross: Clinch Mountain Backstep
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a photos item created by @lois-sprengnether-keel: dulcimer in school
Liked a photos item created by @lois-sprengnether-keel: dulcimer in school
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumandorpick: Citera - Hungarian folk chromatic dulcimer, for sale
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumandorpick: Citera - Hungarian folk chromatic dulcimer, for sale
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Removable Magnetic Pickup for Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Removable Magnetic Pickup for Dulcimers":
"I wonder why the myers pickup didn't work for you. Which model did you try?
I'm quite happy with mine ( great sound and working on my other instruments..."
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tull66":
Posted a response to "Tull66":
"Well according to fotmd and the Facebook groups AppleCreek is something of a lottery. You can end up with a cheap and great sounding instrument but you have..."
@jost
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Liked a group discussions item created by @theresasc: Hughes hourglass kit
Liked a group discussions item created by @theresasc: Hughes hourglass kit
@jost
• one month ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @davisjames: Bo Diddley and Big Jim the Galax
Liked a youtube item created by @davisjames: Bo Diddley and Big Jim the Galax
@jost
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Liked a group discussions item created by @lisa-c: Recommended settings for mic and/or video editing software?
Liked a group discussions item created by @lisa-c: Recommended settings for mic and/or video editing software?
@jost
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: RIP Bill Taylor
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: RIP Bill Taylor
@jost
• one month ago
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Liked a forum discussions item created by @dulcimaniac: Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dulcimaniac: Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic
@jost
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges
@jost
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jill-geary: Folk Roots standard mahogany for sale $375
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jill-geary: Folk Roots standard mahogany for sale $375
@jost
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Liked a photos item created by @gregg-schneeman: 1st iadd claremont ca
Liked a photos item created by @gregg-schneeman: 1st iadd claremont ca
Latest Group Discussions
AllTunings for several of Jeans Songs
Hello everybody, I have a hard time to determine the tunings Jean...
@jost 6 months ago - Comments: 7
My Frisian Hummel
Hello everybody, when I visited my parents (they live in East Frisia...
@jost 10 months ago - Comments: 6
First attempt in arranging German folk song for Dulcimer
Hello everybody, I tried to adopt the German folk song Klein Wild...
@jost last year - Comments: 7
Awkward breaks in songs
Hello everybody, i stumbled about a problem when trying to play the...
@jost last year - Comments: 7
A question concerning extra frets on diatonic dulcimer
Hello everybody,my dulcimer has only a diatonic fretboard since I didn't...
@jost last year - Comments: 19
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All12 String Guitar
Posted: Saturday April 9 2022, 1:06 PM
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Steeleye Span with electric dulcimer on...
Posted: Tuesday February 22 2022, 6:20 PM
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My frisian Hummel
Posted: Sunday February 20 2022, 6:08 PM
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Song(s) for retirement
Posted: Tuesday October 26 2021, 6:33 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Auld lang syne
Posted: Tuesday October 19 2021, 6:41 PM
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By: @jost
German folk song tabs
Posted: Sunday October 17 2021, 12:51 PM
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Posted: Tuesday May 18 2021, 5:26 PM
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My voyage to the lute guitar (and mountain...
Posted: Sunday January 10 2021, 3:45 PM
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By: @jost
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Posted: Sunday January 10 2021, 9:43 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
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@Jost, thank you SO much for your kind donation to help keep FOTMD up and running!
with gratitude,
Strumelia
Hi Jost, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.
Ben
Welcome Jost to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of people who love the dulcimer and her sweet music. It is a great place to learn, to join discussions and to share your experience with the dulcimer. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.
Welcome to FOTMD, Jost. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."