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@skip
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Table for Mt. Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Table for Mt. Dulcimer":
"I just thought if the tv tray worked it could also be turned into a table/music stand by adding the top [if needed] and a slanted vertical music /tablet holder."
@skip
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Table for Mt. Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Table for Mt. Dulcimer":
"A tv tray may work. There are some with L shaped legs that are height adjustable. A short board would add extra length if needed."
@skip
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tull66":
Posted a response to "Tull66":
"That's what I use, cell app. I made the recommendation as a starting point. At this time in his journey, if it's screwed up, send it back. I also suspect the..."
@skip
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tull66":
Posted a response to "Tull66":
"@Tull66, Different strokes for different folks.
My first experience in my dulcimer world was to build a kit. No musical or wood working background or..."
@skip
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Four string spacing pros and cons?":
Posted a response to "Four string spacing pros and cons?":
"One other thing, the doubled melody string produces a different sound/tone than a single melody string. "
@skip
• one month ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"The VSL doesn't affect strap length, overall size of the MD [length and width, because they vary so much] and how you wear it and your size does. I know one..."
@skip
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic":
Posted a response to "Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic":
"A couple of other points I forgot, a chromatic will probably be a bit more expensive to buy and much harder to sell."
@skip
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic":
Posted a response to "Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic":
"I think many of the reasons will be be focus on tradition and your music interests which will include style of play [N/D or chording] and need for the..."
@skip
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on 1 3/8 fretboard string spacing:
Posted a new Comment on 1 3/8 fretboard string spacing:
"My old McSpaden kit = 1/8" from each edge and 9/16", center to melody/base, if double melody, the 2 melody are 1/8", and the middle to base/melody is 3/8"."
@skip
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fret addition?":
Posted a response to "Fret addition?":
"There are some things to think about for fret installation;
1. tools; fret saw with depth control, square, hammer/press, measuring device and file[s] for..."
@skip
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Various Tunings":
Posted a response to "Various Tunings":
"@jost :
Keep in mind that as long as you are playing the melody on one string [the melody string for instance, the other 2 are drones], the tune can be..."
@skip
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Various Tunings":
Posted a response to "Various Tunings":
"I also found this table somewhere in my research. Pretty much the same but there are some differences between this and my earlier chart. "
@skip
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Various Tunings":
Posted a response to "Various Tunings":
"Here is a collection I've assembled over time, mostly from various internet sources.
{me} [D on fret]..."
@skip
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
"You will probably need a chromatic or use temporary frets [paper clips about .040 or tooth picks may work], tmp frets 0+, 4+, no capo [DAd. Can capo at 3..."
@skip
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tab to note values, sort of...":
Posted a response to "Tab to note values, sort of...":
"I wouldn't worry about 'audio quality' right now [you already know what it sounds like], you're just trying to archive the tune."
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• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tab to note values, sort of...":
Posted a response to "Tab to note values, sort of...":
"If you have, and can mostly use, either program you can try entering the note name and matching that with the approximate count of the length of the note..."
@skip
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tab to note values, sort of...":
Posted a response to "Tab to note values, sort of...":
"I have absolutely no background in writing music, but, I think your 1st step is to make 2-3 recordings. then determine the average note length, just counting..."
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AllDad/DAA duet
After watching a couple of introductory recorder videos using f/c tuned...
@Skip 5 months ago - Comments: 3
Tuning tip
You will need a tuner that displays frequency. There are a number of...
@Skip 6 months ago - Comments: 0
Does using a capo change the key or not
Using a capo does NOT change the key on a MD, it changes the MODE and...
@Skip 3 years ago - Comments: 31
Mountain Dulcimers in the Rio Grande Valley [RGV]
Anyone coming to, or living in, the RGV is invited to play with our MD...
@Skip 5 years ago - Comments: 0
Tuning VS Keys, Clearing the air
Many folks seem to equate tuning and key. They are NOT the same, or...
@Skip 5 years ago - Comments: 1
Finding the volume of a MD body during the build.
Line the body of the dulcimer before final glue up of the top/bottom...
@Skip 10 years ago - Comments: 32
What's your choice for a tuning?
I have my dulcimer and banjo-dulcimer tuned to DF#A right now but may...
@Skip 11 years ago - Comments: 3
Circle of fifths, intervals
I'm still figuring this site out. I don't work with photo's much....
@Skip 11 years ago - Comments: 14
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AllTempered tuning
Posted: Monday September 13 2021, 5:31 PM
By: @Skip
By: @Skip
Is there someplace I can find the tunings...
Posted: Tuesday September 18 2012, 8:59 PM
By: @Skip
By: @Skip
Mixed, compatible tunings.
Posted: Friday August 3 2012, 11:54 PM
By: @Paul Certo
By: @Paul Certo
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05/20/19 12:22:43PM @ann-t-evans:
Thanks... I just downloaded a trial copy on my computer & it looks like just what I need!