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@david-bennett • 40 minutes ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"Richard Streib: I have tried some leather. Rather quiet but a nice sound. I glued two together to make it thicker. I need to find me an old work boot with..."

@richard-streib • an hour ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"I have tried some leather. Rather quiet but a nice sound. I glued two together to make it thicker. I need to find me an old work boot with thicker leather to..."

@ken-longfield • 5 hours ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"Robin, I've never tried leather picks. I have some leather scraps of different thicknesses so I might cut out a pick or two and give it a try. I have..."

@ken-longfield • 5 hours ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"Thanks, Dusty. I already knew about the Herdim picks being no longer in production. I have quite a supply left from when I had my folk music shop. At my age..."

@john-petry • 6 hours ago

@john-petry is now following @richard-streib

@davisjames • 7 hours ago • comments: 17
Liked a youtube item created by @cindy-stammich: Life's Railway to Heaven

@john-petry • 7 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Sale: Box Dulcimer":

"So as I come across new dulcimer playing wannabes...Looking for that first instrument, how do I point them in your direction? Do you have a link to your..."

@dusty • 8 hours ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"I have sad news for you, @Ken-Longfield. The company that makes Herdim picks has ceased production. You may want to stock up while you can. Interesting..."

@robin-thompson • 8 hours ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"I'm partial to leather-- leather tabs cut off old dungarees. "

@robin-thompson • 8 hours ago • comments: 8
Liked a group discussions item created by @david-bennett: The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History

@ken-longfield • 9 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stoney End Dulcimers - any good?":

"Back in 1968 Len and Sue MacEachron started Here Inc. In Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1984 they sold Here Inc. to Gary and Eve Stone who changed the name to..."

@ken-longfield • 9 hours ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"This a good article and well worth reading. So what do you use for a pick? For me, 90% of the time it is a blue Herdim triangular pick. Ken "The dulcimer..."

@wally-venable • 11 hours ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"Excellent collection of historical information."

@david-bennett • 13 hours ago • comments: 8
Created a new Group discussion "The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History":

"My latest dulcimentary: The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History..."
Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

@knobby • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stoney End Dulcimers - any good?":

"I’ve found your article"

@knobby • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stoney End Dulcimers - any good?":

"Do you know which edition of the newsletter your article was in (save me trawling through them all)? As for Stoney End dulcimers, as should find out soon..."

@linda-de • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Ken,Thanks for the feedback! Yes, it is a five string, very sweet sound. I have it tuned to DDADD and was able squeak out a verse of Amazing Grace. I did..."

@beth-t • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"Dusty Turtle: Really nice playing, Beth. I had never heard Phil Tanner before, but that diddling is darn cool. Doesn't this tune sound a lot like..."

@wally-venable • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Your instrument isn't "a noter." A noter is a stick used instead of a finger. Your dulcimer is intended for DAA tuning since it doesn't have the 6 1/2 (6+)..."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Linda, I'm guessing that whoever told you that the Jim Good dulcimer was intended for noter style playing did so because it has no 6 1/2 fret. I can't..."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Best wishes Linda-De as you explore more. Yes some dulcimers are more intended for noter style playing. Now days most all of the widely available new or..."

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"Really nice playing, Beth. I had never heard Phil Tanner before, but that diddling is darn cool. Doesn't this tune sound a lot like Rickett's Hornpipe ?"

@linda-de • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Hello all! I am new to this group and an absolute dulcimer novice! Interesting topic as I search for my next dulcimer! My very first dulcimer is a Jim Good..."

@homer-ross • 3 days ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: The Gower Reel

@dwain-wilder • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Sale: Sunhearth Hourglass":

"Nice looking! One of the last 100 Walt built. All of those last 100 were Lorraine Lee models. By the way, those handles were made from rosewood viola pegs."

@robin-thompson • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Sale: Sunhearth Hourglass":

"What a beauty! "

@beth-t • 5 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"Robin Thompson: Wonderfully played, Beth! Thanks Robin"

@beth-t • 5 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"DavisJames: Yes,Beth that does tickle my ears.You sent me the link to Mr.Tanner's version a couple years back which I quite enjoyed.I used to live on..."

@ondrej • 5 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Robert Burns for DAD Dulcimer:

"Cindy Stammich: Well done Ondrej! The songs flowed very nicely! 🎶🎶🎶 Cindy, thank you very much."

@ondrej • 5 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Renaissance pieces for DAD Dulcimer :

"Cindy Stammich: So pretty!! I sure do agree with Strumelia! Thank you very much. I like to try playing less common songs on the dulcimer."

@richard-streib • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Sale: Box Dulcimer":

"Thanks John."

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Washington’s March:

"The shape of the tune is similar to the Canadian "Disputeuse" or the growling old man and the growling old woman...great playing."

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: TooeleCountyRenFaire2025-09019

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Bourrée d'Aurore Sand:

"That is so good on the ears.Watching your technique I get dizzy,laugh."

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Renaissance pieces for DAD Dulcimer

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