Timeline Entry
@ken-longfield
• 32 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
"The single string monochord with which I am most familiar is the psalmodikon. It is a Swedish instrument. Here is a website:..."
@shopdad
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
"wally, that's why I enjoy this site. I was corrected once when I mentioned fret board. Now I understand the difference. thanks
Ken, I saw something at the..."
@ken-longfield
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
"It appears that the instrument in the photo with the woman is resting on a stool. She appears to be holding a pick of some sort in her right hand. I think it..."
@wally-venable
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
Posted a response to "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
">>> I have been known to use slides to cover up mistakes!
Me too, particularly when playing by ear."
@wally-venable
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
">>> "When I discovered my fret board (also called the finger board) was badly warped..."
A dulcimer FRET BOARD is not a FINGER BOARD, as used on..."
@steve-c
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
"I knew Ron, he not only built a few instruments for me, but we met for lunch and often corresponded regarding number of topics including his time as Chet..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 2
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/uploaded_audio/1355/a-walk-out-the-hollow
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/uploaded_audio/1355/a-walk-out-the-hollow
@shopdad
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @karen-b:
Posted a new Comment on @karen-b:
"Ha! for sure Karen B. I guess that's where my fingers do the walking until I hit the one I'm looking for. Sometimes I have what one player labeled as, "lazy..."
@karen-b
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
Posted a response to "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
"I have been known to use slides to cover up mistakes! "
@shopdad
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
"I found the pic of the Dulcimer type instrument. History reveals these instruments from 1700s to 1800s. Dates and tradition are questionable and I would not..."
@dusty
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on material to enter public domain this New Year!:
Posted a new Comment on material to enter public domain this New Year!:
"I'm almost a month late, but what do Betty Boop, Sigmund Freud's Civilization and its Discontents , and Hoagie Carmichael's "Georgia on My Mind" have in..."
@ken-longfield
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
"If you look at some of the old dulcimers by J.E. Thomas and Charles N. Prichard you will see that they only had frets under the first string.
Ken
"The..."
@shopdad
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
Created a new forum topic "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
"If a person enjoys playing different types of music and want to "kick it up a notch" , try using the tree techniques of hammer-ons, slides and pull-offs. I..."
@shopdad
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
"Without a doubt Ken. I find it very interesting that some of the oldest dulcimer type instruments dating back even into the early 1800s all had a similar..."
@ken-longfield
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
"I think the fret board is the most important part of a mountain dulcimer.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
"I never met Ron, but I do know that he was a tremendous asset to the dulcimer community. He will be sorely missed as a builder, player, and innovator. RIP,..."
@dusty
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
"Last summer I had the honor of being invited to Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas. At the faculty concert, I played one or two tunes on the dulcimette before..."
@davisjames
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
"Nice playing!I once had a book of Dan Hughie's compositions,probably long out of print now.Good to see his name and music pop up here."
@shopdad
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
Posted a response to "Leveling of frets - why?":
"From past experience, if frets are not level or all the same height off the fret board there is potential vibration in certain notes played. Adjusting the..."
@shopdad
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
"This photo is not Shopdad. This was taken in Tenn. at a Dulcimer shop. Mark Edelman, the owner, is appraising my dulcimer. this pic was before I totally..."
@carol-h
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 13
Liked a youtube item created by @robert-owens: Restoration Of Vintage Arthur Dixon Mountain Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @robert-owens: Restoration Of Vintage Arthur Dixon Mountain Dulcimer
@wibble
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
"Sad news indeed. The Aorell I own has the most wonderful tone and sound."
@jack-ferguson
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Jack Ferguson:
Posted a new Comment on Jack Ferguson:
"Thanks for your nice comments. I love my Scheitholts."
@susie
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
"Sad news. He contributed so much to the mountain dulcimer community. I contemplated many times ordering a dulcimette. I kinda wish I had. RIP Ron...."
@mark-gilston
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
Posted a response to "RIP Ron Ewing":
"I played one of Ron's baritone dulcimettes when I won the National Dulcimer Contest at Winfield in 2016. I was introduced to Ron by Sandy and Caroline..."
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Jack Ferguson:
Posted a new Comment on Jack Ferguson:
"Such a lovely instrument! "