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@lilley-pad • 6 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic " what gauge strings ?":

"I have a dulcimer I bought about a year ago and it's just been sitting in my closet. My guess is that it may be a baritone. I'm making that guess because..."

@ken-longfield • 7 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @seratwist:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Seratwist. It's good to have you aboard. We have some folks on the site from Ontario, but I don't know if they are anywhere near you. There..."

@gail-nelson • 7 hours ago

@gail-nelson is now following @sarah-miner

@gail-nelson • 7 hours ago

@gail-nelson is now following @dusty

@ken-longfield • 7 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @dulcipair:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Dulcipair. I hope you connect with the person you are seeking. Let us know if have any questions or can help you in any way. Ken "The..."

@gail-nelson • 7 hours ago • comments: 379
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:

"Thank you for saying hello! "

@gail-nelson • 7 hours ago • comments: 540
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Thank you for the greeting! I look forward to participating. "

@ken-longfield • 7 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @gail-nelson:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Gail. It's good to have you aboard. We have a wonderful community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts here. The site contains a great amount..."

@davisjames • 7 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new Audio File:
Going to Louisiana in the morning.

@strumelia • 9 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Great advice from Dusty. LilleyPad, you sound like you have a good plan of action now, and a good grasp of the concepts. Go forth and have fun! "

@richard-streib • 9 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @gail-nelson:

"Welcome Gail Nelson to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. I am so glad you joined. This is an active community with a lot of knowledge and expertise..."

@lilley-pad • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"First thanks everybody for all the good information This is starting to sound a lot more easier and simpler. Number one: find somebody who knows what key..."

@dusty • 18 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Lilley Pad: Just wanted to say good video Dusty “Have Capo Will Travel” That you posted years ago I thought your fingers looked a little younger smile..."

@lilley-pad • 18 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Just wanted to say good video Dusty “Have Capo Will Travel” That you posted years ago I thought your fingers looked a little younger smile I'm a visual..."

@strumelia • 18 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Well just like with a mandolin- on a dulcimer you can choose to play just melody notes, or you can play just chords, or you can play a combo of both..."

@lilley-pad • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"I just read your post Wally that makes sense sounds easier I've only just sat in once to their meeting looks like they don't use any sheet music at all they..."

@lilley-pad • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Howdy Strumelia. Oh yes very good point I definitely will ask them if I can join them with a different instrument. I did notice someone playing an electric..."

@strumelia • 20 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Is the Uke jam playing mostly/always in the key of C? That would be real useful to know. What key(s) are they typically playing in... can you ask someone?..."

@wally-venable • 21 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

">>> I think where I'm getting all messed up with this trying to blend in with the ukuleles is that they're chromatic and we're diatonic..... You are..."

@dusty • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"John, I think you really need to just start playing with people rather than trying to think too hard about this and just confusing yourself even more. As..."

@skip • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Here's something that may work for you if you have a 1+. [toothpick or paperclip can be used as temp fret.] Tune to D-F#-A, [loosen the middle string]...."

@lilley-pad • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Hey Dusty thanks for the info. I think where I'm getting all messed up with this trying to blend in with the ukuleles is that they're chromatic and we're..."

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"John, that's a baritone tuning. I string my baritone with a wound .036" on the bass, a wound .024 on the middle, and .014 on the melody. You could probably..."

@lilley-pad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Well still playing around with this idea one more question: if I return the instrument to G-D-G what would some good strings size and I guess type to go..."

@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 19
Liked a youtube item created by @linda-jo-brockinton: A Stoir mo Chori

@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on A Stoir mo Chori:

"Many thanks to Linda Brockington for posting this.Lovely.I always look forward to browsing the archives.You never know what you'll find."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kramer:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Kramer. It's good to have you aboard. We have a few builders and repair folks here who should be able to help you. Post photos of the..."

@kittiwake1 • 3 days ago • comments: 610
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

"Thank you, I look forward to learning more about the instrument and meeting wonderful people!"

@lilley-pad • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

" I just had a senior moment ,Oh thanks Wally also."

@lilley-pad • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":

"Hey Dusty thanks for all the good information I knew I was diving into deep water here The ukulele kids get together every Wednesday at the senior center..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:

"Hi Kitti, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @leclerc:

"Hi Leclerc, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jfox:

"Hi J. Fox, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @aknight53:

"Hi A. Knight, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @scottie:

"Hi Scottie, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."

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