DavisJames

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Location: St.Catharines
Country: Canada

My Latest Followers:

Bvmaestro Beth T StudentofRhythm Nate glowhazel dulcidom granto mrdougg leslie Jim Phillips Salt Springs Leo Kretzner Cynthia Wigington Gregg Schneeman John W. McKinstry Christine Shoemaker Martin Oesterle Gordon Hardy Pierre-Yves Donnio Rob N Lackey Mark Filler John C. Knopf Maddie Myers Cristian Huet Dusty Turtle Ethan Chastain Tom McDonald Mary Z. Cox Randy Adams Robin Thompson Strumelia

Stats

youtube videos: 4
audio tracks: 23

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Latest Activity

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DavisJames
@davisjames • 21 hours ago • comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @granto: Autumn's Farewell - Original Composition
DavisJames
@davisjames • 21 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @tumbleweed: Lee's Waltz
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Once I had a sweetheart (duet)
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Cascade:
"Kajus did a great job."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fanny Power by O'Carolan:
"Great melody!The thumbpick is an interesting idea,makes the melody string step forward a bit. thats why I use it..you are quick to pick that up. I use a..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Youghal Harbour:
"Youghal Harbour reminds me so much of another Irish tune,,"The Blackbird".A melody I could never master."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Flow Gently Sweet Afton:
"Hi Jim.It's great to hear this song again.In the 50's we learned it in school.Education in English Canada was quite Victorian then.We were taught how to..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 14
Liked a youtube item created by @jim-fawcett: Flow Gently Sweet Afton
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Zion Ridge:
"That is so ear-tickling. ..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Hangman's Waltz.:
"This tune always makes me think about the American recordist,Phil Spector,who pioneered the "wall of sound" in the 60's...in this case it's the galax(aaaa)..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):
"I find myself whistling  or humming this melody on my early morning walks.A welcome companion as so many others are over the years."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @david-s-sharp: Dove Creek Ranch
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @robert-schuler: fly around
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @phil-myers: Spider Bit the Baby
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @dan: A Tune For Cece
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Sally's_Got_Mud_Between_Her_Toes
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @robin-clark: Kitchen Session 2 - 8 Jan 10
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Kitchen Session 3 - 24 Jan 10:
"Oh my,that is so ticklish to the ears.Still smiling after listening to your performance.Thanks. ."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Lady_of_the_Lake
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Shortening Bread:
"Whoa!That is mighty!"
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Mr. Froggy went a Courting
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Headin' South:
"Thanks guys.It was an epic journey(early February).My friend wanted to get back with his estranged wife in Jacksonville.I packed my swimming trunks,looking..."
DavisJames
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 15
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Banks Of The Lee - Irish folk melody
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Created a new Audio File:
Headin' South
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Natchez Under The Hill:
"I like the sound holes on your dulcimer(maple leaves)!So far I've got diamonds( John Knopf Galax),cats,(Tom Yockie chromatic),a dove carrying an olive..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @studentofrhythm: Pine Cones
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Prairie Medley.:
"I used a felt pick because my chromatic is very treble sounding and it took some of the edge off.It does tend to slip out of my fingers,thus the pauses on..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lefties":
"An interesting side effect of changing the roles of right and left hands is renewed facility on the original configuration...when I started playing button..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month 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..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month 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."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Shortening Bread
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @dan: Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Maggie Darling[tearjerker on the teardrop].:
"Thanks,Robin.I've never been able to decide if I like the sailor or despise him...but I've been singing it for 50 years,laugh."
DavisJames
@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 3
Created a new Audio File:
Maggie Darling[tearjerker on the teardrop].

Latest Group Discussions

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Latest Audio

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Headin' South

Headin' South


@DavisJames
3 weeks ago - Comments: 5
Maggie Darling[tearjerker on the teardrop].

Maggie Darling[tearjerker on...


@DavisJames
one month ago - Comments: 3
Prairie Medley.

Prairie Medley.


@DavisJames
3 months ago - Comments: 3
Old Motel

Old Motel


@DavisJames
3 months ago - Comments: 8
The Princess Royal.

The Princess Royal.


@DavisJames
4 months ago - Comments: 6
Danville Girl.

Danville Girl.


@DavisJames
5 months ago - Comments: 5
The 4 poster bed.

The 4 poster bed.


@DavisJames
8 months ago - Comments: 10
Champagne Waltz.

Champagne Waltz.


@DavisJames
8 months ago - Comments: 5
Drunken Captain.

Drunken Captain.


@DavisJames
11 months ago - Comments: 2
Valse Clog de Peribonka.

Valse Clog de Peribonka.


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 4
The Indian's Lament.

The Indian's Lament.


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 6
Napoleon crossing the alps.

Napoleon crossing the alps.


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 4
Louie's Schottische.

Louie's Schottische.


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 7
Strathspey and Reel.

Strathspey and Reel.


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 1
Cuckoo's Nest.

Cuckoo's Nest.


@DavisJames
2 years ago - Comments: 1

Latest Videos

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Bending the strings

Bending the strings


@DavisJames
last year - Comments: 5
asheville girls

asheville girls


@DavisJames
3 years ago - Comments: 3
Cherry Dulcimer Song

Cherry Dulcimer Song


@DavisJames
4 years ago - Comments: 9

Comments

Ken Longfield
12/29/23 11:13:30PM @ken-longfield:

I grew up not far from the Hudson River on the western side of the Palisades in north eastern NJ. We spent many delightful days traveling up the western side of the river up to Kingston and back.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Ken Longfield
12/28/23 06:36:34PM @ken-longfield:

I, too, have ancestors that came over from the Palitinate. Perhaps it is that and the fact that I live in central Pennsylvania that peaked my interest in the the Pennsylvania German zitter, a relative of the German hummel. I have two instruments for the last quarter of 19th century that I've restored plus I have examined instruments in the Mercer Museum, Landis Valley Farm and Museum, and the Smithsonian Institution.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Strumelia
12/01/23 03:55:50PM @strumelia:

James you are so kind and thoughtful to support FOTMD as you do. Thank You!  🎄🙋🏼‍♀️


Strumelia
12/27/21 05:10:38PM @strumelia:

@davisjames, thank you so much for your thoughtful site donation to FOTMD. It is so very appreciated. 🥰


Salt Springs
12/10/21 04:48:22AM @salt-springs:

June Apple Dulcimers in Maryland builds Scheitholts.  I have one.... it is an outstanding instrument.


DavisJames
12/08/21 05:46:45PM @davisjames:

Thanks again for the welcoming words.


Jim Fawcett
11/25/21 07:12:22PM @jim-fawcett:

Hey Davis, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.


Ben Barr Jr
11/25/21 05:44:41AM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Hi Davis, 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 to meet some good people.

Ben


Ken Longfield
11/24/21 12:36:59PM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD, DavisJames. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions. Let us know if we can help you in any way along your dulcimer journey.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Richard Streib
11/23/21 07:53:28PM @richard-streib:

Welcome Davisjames to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of dulcimer folks. Join the discussions. Ask questions. Make lots of dulcimer friends. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.