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@elizabeth-a • 30 minutes ago

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@ken-longfield • 36 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @elizabeth-a:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Elizabeth. It is good to have you aboard. I hope you find ideas and inspiration as you look through this site. Let us know if you have any..."

@ken-longfield • 38 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cjones:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Cjones. It's good to have you aboard. I'm glad that you are getting back in to playing your dulcimer. Look around this site. You will find..."

@ken-longfield • 42 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wink-rager:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Wink. It's good to have you aboard. You are never too old to play mountain dulcimers, build them, or learn about them. I look forward to..."

@ken-longfield • 43 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jim-cadorette:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Jim. I wish you success in finding a new home for your dulcimer. When you post it for sale include a good description and several photos...."

@ken-longfield • 45 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @travlcouple:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Travicouple. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@ken-longfield • 47 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @eggore76:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Eggore76. It sounds like you have interesting hobbies. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions. I look forward..."

@ken-longfield • 49 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mary-frantz:

"Welcome back to FOTMD, Mary. I'm glad that you are getting back in to playing the mountain dulcimer. I look forward to your renewed participation here. Ken..."

@ken-longfield • 51 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tammi:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Tammi. It is good to have you aboard. As you explore this site you will learn a good deal about the mountain dulcimer. Please ask questions..."

@ken-longfield • 55 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuners on Folkcrat instrument are difficult to turn":

"You are on the right track. First see if it moves better after you loosen the screw. You might start with an 1/8th or 1/4th turn. If it turns well and..."

@robin-thompson • an hour ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:

"@homer-ross & @davisjames , many thanks for listening, friends! We own a little bit of acreage and most/all of it is atop an underground mine. Mark's..."

@richard-streib • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuners on Folkcrat instrument are difficult to turn":

"The problem is likely related to the vintage of the dulcimer. That is a long time and things can dry out over time. I have taken some similar tuners apart...."

@jimws • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tuners on Folkcrat instrument are difficult to turn":

"I play with a dulcimer club located in Fairhope, Al and today I was assisting a young lady in tuning her dulcimer. She has a beautiful Folkcraft dulcimer..."

@homer-ross • 5 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:

"Love this tune."

@homer-ross • 5 hours ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:

"Very emotional tune. Well done and beautifully expressed."

@davisjames • 7 hours ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:

"I love this melody.I suspect that the folks who worked in the mine near you and the people who depended on them would be glad to know that you composed and..."

@davisjames • 8 hours ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @richard-streib: I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger

@shopdad • 9 hours ago • comments: 592
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

"Thanks Ben. Getting things together for a Tear Drop. I just read a post about the Tear Drop Dulcimer. Sounds like there are some different opinions. Pro's;..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 10 hours ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:

"Wow, Shopdad, those look great. Can't wait to see what more you come up with."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 10 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @willywasel:

"HI Willy 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 • 10 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @codelady7:

"Hi Codelady, 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 • 10 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karilee:

"Hi Karilee, 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..."

@strumelia • 11 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":

"Nate:I don't think the difference between 24 and 26.5 is that huge. Long stretches like a 1-2-4 chord might be about 1/2 inch further. Nate makes a great..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tammi:

"Hi Tammi, 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 • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mary-frantz:

"Hi Mary, 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 • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @eggore76:

"Hi Eggore, 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 • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @travlcouple:

"Hi Travlcouple, 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 • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jim-cadorette:

"Hi Jim, 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 • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wink-rager:

"Hi Wink, 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 • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cjones:

"Hi C., 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, and..."

@strumelia • 11 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":

"Something else to keep in mind... assuming you wish to tune both dulcimers to the same key and the same notes on your strings, you may have to use slightly..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @elizabeth-a:

"Hi Elizabeth, 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..."

@nate • 20 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":

"I don't think the difference between 24 and 26.5 is that huge. Long stretches like a 1-2-4 chord might be about 1/2 inch further. I would say that hand..."

@strumelia • 22 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":

"I'm assuming you mostly play in DAd tuning?Are you able to concentrate more on playing the melody notes without necessarily playing the full chords of the..."

@debi • 22 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":

"John Pettreemusic: Couldn't resist....sorry... Didn't say I'd be playing on Halloween!"

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