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@mj
• 8 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "anchor pin pulled out ":
Created a new forum topic "anchor pin pulled out ":
". A member of my embroyic duclimer group recently purchased a second hand dulcimer. It looks and sounds great but when she was tuning it one of the anchor..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 49 minutes ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @comixchik:
Posted a new Comment on @comixchik:
"Hi Comix, 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
• 51 minutes ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @cgries:
Posted a new Comment on @cgries:
"Hi Cgries, 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
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @claudine-nickens:
Posted a new Comment on @claudine-nickens:
"Hi Claudine, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friens of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bdurham:
Posted a new Comment on @bdurham:
"Hi B. Durham, 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
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @katie-s:
Posted a new Comment on @katie-s:
"Hi Katie, 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
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @eiji-higuchi:
Posted a new Comment on @eiji-higuchi:
"Hi Eiji, 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
• an hour ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ianhr:
Posted a new Comment on @ianhr:
"Hi Ian, 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,..."
@mj
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @mj:
Posted a new Comment on @mj:
" I am new to the site, Not sure were this will end up . But here is my question. A member of my embroyic duclimer group recently purchased a second hand..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• an hour ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @peeboo:
Posted a new Comment on @peeboo:
"Hi Peeboo, 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
• an hour ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @strings-attached:
Posted a new Comment on @strings-attached:
"Hi Strings, 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
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @keltia:
Posted a new Comment on @keltia:
"Hi Keltia, 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
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @mj:
Posted a new Comment on @mj:
"Hi Mj, 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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @pa1911a1:
Posted a new Comment on @pa1911a1:
"Hi Pa, 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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• an hour ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @carolyn:
Posted a new Comment on @carolyn:
"Hi Carolyn, 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
• an hour ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @jon6958:
Posted a new Comment on @jon6958:
"Hi Jon, 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
• an hour ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @dbarr15:
Posted a new Comment on @dbarr15:
"Hi D. Barr, 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..."
@robin-thompson
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Blue Lion style IW with thistle inlay for sale":
Posted a response to "Blue Lion style IW with thistle inlay for sale":
"Such a beauty-- that thistle inlay is way cool! "
@jill-geary
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Galax dulcimer by Don Neuhauser for sale":
Created a new forum topic "Galax dulcimer by Don Neuhauser for sale":
"Excellent condition, Galax mountain dulcimer. I’m downsizing my collection of musical instruments and reluctantly selling this Galax dulcimer. The Galax..."
@jill-geary
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Blue Lion style IW with thistle inlay for sale":
Created a new forum topic "Blue Lion style IW with thistle inlay for sale":
"Excellent condition, Blue Lion IW standard mountain dulcimer. Year 2001, serial number 3237. 26.25” scale. Walnut back and sides with western red cedar top,..."
@robin-thompson
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
"Many thanks, friend @gordon-hardy ! I hope you're having a delightful Springtime in your little corner of Canada! "
@gordon-hardy
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
"Robin and Mark this sweet tune sounds like Spring! So very fine. Thank you."
@robin-thompson
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
"Thank you, @keltia -- we're happy you enjoyed the tune! Happy strumming! "
@nate
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
@randy-adams
• yesterday
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
@keltia
• yesterday
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
@keltia
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Iain James Craig:
Posted a new Comment on Iain James Craig:
"Nice one, congrats! :)"
@keltia
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @keltia:
Posted a new Comment on @keltia:
"Thank you @Richard-Streib :& @Ken-Longfield :"
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
"Sounds lovely, Dan! Everything here has come out early and it's been such a pretty Spring. "
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
"Our flowers are just starting to bloom, this week they should all be out!"
@beth-t
• 2 days ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on She Moved Through the Fair:
Posted a new Comment on She Moved Through the Fair:
"Strings Attached:
Well, I've noodled (love this word) around with this piece, Beth but it is definitely a work in progress.LOL. As always, though onwards..."
@hobbyhorse
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
Posted a new Comment on Sweet Yellows and Pinks:
"@dan Thanks from the guitar player and me! It's such a colorful time of year here and I imagine it's the same in your neck of the woods. "
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Misty Mountain Moon:
Posted a new Comment on Misty Mountain Moon:
"Such a cool vibe with Misty Mountain Moon, Dan! Nice."
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
@phil-myers
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Sweet Yellows and Pinks
@davisjames
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Things about Comin' my Way
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Things about Comin' my Way
@john-w-mckinstry
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Things about Comin' my Way:
Posted a new Comment on Things about Comin' my Way:
"Hi Dusty, Your are right about being tuned D A C.. Somewhere along the way I picked up that ending, having heard some Jazz musicians do it. Thanks always..."
@dusty
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Things about Comin' my Way:
Posted a new Comment on Things about Comin' my Way:
"Nice playing, John. You show clearly how we don't need extra frets to play the blues on the dulcimer. Am I right that you're tuned DAC? I like how you end..."
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anchor pin pulled out
Posted: Sunday April 28 2024, 1:21 PM
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By: @MJ
Blue Lion style IW with...
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By: @Robin Thompson
Galax dulcimer by Don...
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By: @Jill Geary
Something to watch
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By: @Ken Longfield
PLEASE Click to READ THIS...
Posted: Tuesday April 23 2024, 3:39 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Fingering in Place of a Noter
Posted: Tuesday April 23 2024, 6:46 AM
By: @shanonmilan
By: @shanonmilan
Cicada symphony.
Posted: Monday April 22 2024, 5:51 PM
By: @Karen B
By: @Karen B
Question about the 6 1/2 fret
Posted: Friday April 19 2024, 8:32 PM
By: @jost
By: @jost
Rare Kurt Simerman...
Posted: Friday April 19 2024, 7:20 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Dulcimer by JR
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By: @Alan from PA
John Stockard Dulcimer...
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Nickel allergy--nylon...
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