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Strumelia
@strumelia • 4 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Apologies":
"No apologies needed, Alex!  "
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • 10 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lefties":
"According to published research I've read, when the right hand plucks and/or bows, it's doing the more difficult task.  That may well seem counter-intuitive,..."
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • 10 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Apologies":
"Everyone, I think I now understand how to post to the General Forum.  My apologies for the confusion."
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • 10 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lefties":
"Thanks.  Forgive me, but I'm fairly new to this group and confused about how to post on the General Forum.  Please advise, thanks."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lefties":
"Hi, I'm a leftie who plays musical instruments as right-handed. I knit right handed as well. It just makes everything easier, and both hands are doing..."
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lefties":
"I'm also a leftie that plays right-handed and started on guitar as a teenager. I've always thought of it as an advantage since my most dexterous hand is the..."
Dan
@dan • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @alex-lubet: Lefties
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 15 hours ago • comments: 28
Posted a new Comment on Sleet & Freezing Rain:
"@david-pedersen & @annie-deeley Folks, I'm embarrassed to have missed replying to your nice comments way back in 2017-- my apology to each of you!  I was..."
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • 15 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Lefties":
"Hi All, I'm curious about folk who, like me, are lefties who play right handed.  Do you think it's affected your style?  Has it held you back in any way? I..."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 15 hours ago • comments: 28
Posted a new Comment on Sleet & Freezing Rain:
"Love this!"
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 16 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @rabbit90:
"Glad you joined. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. You have found a good resource. There is a good bit of history and the culture of the dulcimer..."
MacAodha
@macaodha • 17 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Maggie Darling[tearjerker on the teardrop].:
"Very nice."
MacAodha
@macaodha • 17 hours ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Maggie Darling[tearjerker on the teardrop].
DavisJames
@davisjames • 18 hours ago • comments: 28
Posted a new Comment on Sleet & Freezing Rain:
"That is delightful!We've been experiencing record temps and humidity here in the annual July Niagara steambath and sauna.A little sleet and rain would be..."
Nate
@nate • 18 hours ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Shortening Bread
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 19 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @rabbit90:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Rabbit90. It's good to have you aboard. This is a wonderful place to learn about the Appalachian dulcimer and the culture around it. Let us..."
Rabbit90
@rabbit90 • 19 hours ago
@rabbit90 is now following @ken-longfield
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • 21 hours ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:
"I'm confident others will find this odd, but I like playing with four equidistant strings and tuning the bottom three to low D.  It enables me to play fast..."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • yesterday • comments: 10
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Our Foundling, a work-in-progress
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @scotts:
"Glad you joined ScottS. Welcome. Kenl has given sage advice for selling your dulcimer here.  Best wishes on finding it a new home where it will be lovingly..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @4stringgirl:
"Glad you joined 4stringGirl. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here. Look around and see what all is here. Let us..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":
"I'm glad that was helpful. Often it takes it a little experimenting to get right action for your playing style. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Wally Venable
@wally-venable • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":
"If a bridge is simply too high, you can lower it by taking it out and sanding or filing the bottom a bit. Do it a little at a time and tune and play it after..."
notsothoreau
@notsothoreau • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":
"Okay.  I replaced the bridge and thanks for telling me where to find those. I've put new strings on it. I'll play it awhile and see if I like it. I'm going..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @scotts:
"Welcome to FOTMD ScottS. It's good to have you aboard. It sounds like you are looking for a new home for your dulcimer. If you advertise it for sale here be..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @4stringgirl:
"Welcome to FOTMD, 4stringGirl. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Strumelia
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Our Foundling, a work-in-progress :
"Hey, Jamie @davisjames -- thanks a bunch!  We're happy you like it!  Also, thank you for pulling me back to this tune because I've changed how I play it and..."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 3 days ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @dan: Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Our Foundling, a work-in-progress :
"Hi guys.That is so good.Love the space between melody notes."
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:
"Very interesting, thanks.  I'm especially intrigued by the 5 equidistant strings.  "
Nate
@nate • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:
"I personally prefer the sound of two drones, rather than more. I only prefer 4 strings when i am actually using all 4. If three or more are just ringing out..."
jost
jost
@jost • 4 days ago • comments: 21
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-clark: Working With Drones
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