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@skip • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
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":

"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":

"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":

"@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?":

"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:

"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":

"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":

"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:

"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?":

"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":

"@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":

"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":

"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":

"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...":

"I wouldn't worry about 'audio quality' right now [you already know what it sounds like], you're just trying to archive the tune."

@skip • 3 months ago • comments: 0
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...":

"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..."