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Location: Germantown, NY
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I love playing lap dulcimer, banjo, epinette, pennywhistle, Cretan Lyra, bones, limberjacks....mostly play old-time tunes, minstrel era tunes, and medieval tunes..
Love my fiddling husband, contra dancing, and playing with our cats. And my honeybees. :)
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My Blog on playing traditional style Noter/Drone style mountain dulcimer, including over 30 FREE noter style TABS and video instructions:
Strumelia's Noter Drone dulcimer BLOG
I also run a site for selling music-themed t-shirts: https://harmonias.com/
And a site for penny whistle players: https://pennywhistleclub.com/
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@strumelia
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on 3 Ravens :
Posted a new Comment on 3 Ravens :
"I'm not sure what to suggest without having seen what you did. But i do know that mournful songs are always iffy with a mixed audience, especially if the..."
@strumelia
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on 3 Ravens :
Posted a new Comment on 3 Ravens :
"Lois, have you told us how many verses you played or sang for that audience?
I went through a few years of singing unaccompanied Child-ish (lol) ballads..."
@strumelia
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"Oh my, that's too funny, especially at the end! "
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on 3 Ravens :
Posted a new Comment on 3 Ravens :
"Hi Lois!
This thread caught my eye because I just posted a video on fotmd last week of me bowing The Three Ravens on my new langspil... I've loved this..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Video of new dulcimore Dulcimer Dan made for me.:
Posted a new Comment on Video of new dulcimore Dulcimer Dan made for me.:
"David what a wonderful video you made about this lovely instrument! I so much enjoyed this little 'tour' of various traditional tunes played in different..."
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @charles-thomas: Comes In Like A Lion
Liked a youtube item created by @charles-thomas: Comes In Like A Lion
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Comes In Like A Lion:
Posted a new Comment on Comes In Like A Lion:
"Great use of the full strong back-strummed fingers and thumb, and of pinching, Charles.
You successfully incorporate the feel of March- regal Winter giving..."
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 16
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Lady Rothmayis Lilt -- Planxty Hewlett medley
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Lady Rothmayis Lilt -- Planxty Hewlett medley
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Lady Rothmayis Lilt -- Planxty Hewlett medley:
Posted a new Comment on Lady Rothmayis Lilt -- Planxty Hewlett medley:
"Dusty, your sensitive and delicate right hand picking take this medley from being 'merely' lovely to being truly great. I especially love the repeated three..."
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"She's bloomed in to such a pretty cat!"
@strumelia
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion "Stroke victims use music to help them regain speech":
Created a new Group discussion "Stroke victims use music to help them regain speech":
"I loved this! SO inspiring: How 1..."
Challenged Players
Challenged Players
@strumelia
• 4 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Trip to the lumber yard:
Posted a new Comment on Trip to the lumber yard:
"Wildmeadow, I think you'll like your pear wood instrument. Such a pretty colored wood!
I had a little epinette des Vosges made for me completely out of..."
@strumelia
• 4 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Trip to the lumber yard:
Posted a new Comment on Trip to the lumber yard:
"@wildmeadow please check your private messages, thanks!"
@strumelia
• 5 days ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Old Folkcraft Teardrop Kit:
Posted a new Comment on Old Folkcraft Teardrop Kit:
"Dave, thanks for taking the time to add the 'end of the story' here.
FWIW, I think you made a good decision! I imagine there might easily have been more..."
@strumelia
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "For sale: Ron Gibson baritone MD... PRICE REDUCED: $400!":
Posted a response to "For sale: Ron Gibson baritone MD... PRICE REDUCED: $400!":
"I think Richard is the perfect new owner for this baritone. Win/win situation!
I'll delete this thread later today Terry, and thank you for your FOTMD..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Buying in Europe":
Posted a response to "Buying in Europe":
"Riksgewijs:
Why are those shops so hard to find? I am pretty good with googling? http://www.dulcimers.co.uk/index.html..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Rock the Cradle Joe
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Rock the Cradle Joe
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Rock the Cradle Joe:
Posted a new Comment on Rock the Cradle Joe:
"Real nice, Randy.
I love that you just make your own dulcimers and keep changing them around when you get new ideas.... like it was nothing. They always..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Going to Boston:
Posted a new Comment on Going to Boston:
"Hoodoo, what do you mean by 'triple C tuning'? Do you mean all three strings tuned to the same C note, in the same octave? Like C'C'C? Or, like CCC ?..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Buying in Europe":
Posted a response to "Buying in Europe":
"I second the recommendation for Robin Clark at Bird Rock dulcimers in UK. He is also a dealer of McSpadden dulcimers, which are certainly long scale enough..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 9
Liked a youtube item created by @brian-g: An Almaine, Anonymous - Fretted Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @brian-g: An Almaine, Anonymous - Fretted Dulcimer
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on An Almaine, Anonymous - Fretted Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on An Almaine, Anonymous - Fretted Dulcimer:
"Very lovely, and nimbly played! This tune makes me think it was a dance tune. Any idea what country this tune came from?"
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
"@sam - thank you but I must correct your statement about my playing many instruments well. I play several instruments crudely, but with expression. Playing..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
"Thank you both!@brian-g , yes that is indeed sad. From reading, I found that the Icelandic langspil had just about become 'extinct' by the 1900s. Several..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Questions about buying a dulcimer.:
Posted a new Comment on Questions about buying a dulcimer.:
"2. I am looking at purchasing a short scale because of the shorter length. Will I regret not getting a long scale?
Probably not. People with small hands..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
"Thank you Sam. The bowed sound of the langspil gives me the chills, too. I'm so thrilled to have this instrument!
The only other instrument I can compare..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"Anne, it's heartwarming to hear of a perfect fit between homeless animal and a kindly person. Sounds like you and Bran are very happy together and appreciate..."
@strumelia
• one week ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
"Hi @bob, I just did a little examination for you.Let's call everything beyond the nut the 'headstock' so I can describe things.
I tapped on the wood with a..."
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
"You all are very kind- thank you!
BTW, I was using a noter made for me as a gift years agoby FOTMD's own @john-henry "
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @terry-wilson: For sale: Ron Gibson baritone MD... PRICE REDUCED: $400!
Liked a forum discussions item created by @terry-wilson: For sale: Ron Gibson baritone MD... PRICE REDUCED: $400!
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
"Thanks! @elvensong, no this is not what's called 'bagpipe tuning'. I tuned here from low to high: C G Bb ...which is simply the one-step-lower 'key of C..."
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
Posted a new Comment on Three Ravens on Langspil:
"Thank you my friends!
Steven, the wonderful mournful lyrics to this old ballad can be found here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Ravens"
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Blackbird ":
Posted a response to "Blackbird ":
"You could also try contacting Butch and asking him if you could buy only his tab for Blackbird from him directly at some cost he determines. No harm in asking!"
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Icelandic Langspil:
Posted a new Comment on Icelandic Langspil:
"Ok, well even though I'm still TERRIBLE at bowing smoothly, I decided to go a head and post a video in order to let you guys hear the unusual sound of this..."
Latest Group Discussions
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Stroke victims use music to help them regain speech
I loved this! SO inspiring:...
@Strumelia 4 days ago - Comments: 0
Test
This is a test discussion- I'm checking something to make sure it works...
@Strumelia 3 weeks ago - Comments: 10
Strumelia's Traditional noter player's instructional Blog
If you're just starting out and want to play in traditional noter style...
@Strumelia 2 months ago - Comments: 1
Strumelia's Noter Drone beginner's Blog -free tabs, videos
If you're just starting out and want to play in traditional noter style...
@Strumelia 2 months ago - Comments: 0
BEWARE of sponsored ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.
It has recently come to my attention that A**zon has started paying...
@Strumelia 2 months ago - Comments: 7
Ken Hulme's "Get Noterized!" article
Member @ken-hulme wrote this helpful article about noter playing...
@Strumelia 2 months ago - Comments: 2
Ken Hulme's "I Just Got a Dulcimer, Now What?" article
A few years ago, member Ken Hulme wrote an article that helps answer...
@Strumelia 2 months ago - Comments: 2
Finding Harmonies- in a different mode, or in same mode?
Glenda Hubbard wrote this great question: ...one thing I really wanted...
@Strumelia 4 months ago - Comments: 28
Anyone like playing a chromatic with noter & drone style?
I'm just curious as to whether there's anyone out there who likes...
@Strumelia 7 months ago - Comments: 1
Icelandic Langspil
Wanted to start a thread on this less commonly seen dulcimer relative...
@Strumelia last year - Comments: 15
Clothes & gear when playing for historical settings
Thought I'd post this here to chatter about what we bring/use/wear when...
@Strumelia 2 years ago - Comments: 19
"Elizabethan Garden" Epinette des Vosges in pear wood
An epinette des Vosges made of all pear wood, custom made for me by...
@Strumelia 2 years ago - Comments: 5
Playing a regular mtn dulcimer with a bow
Here are a couple of old photos showing people playing regular mtn...
@Strumelia 2 years ago - Comments: 4
contact info for Pete Ellertson?
I've noticed that Pete's webpages and also his article on ED are all...
@Strumelia 2 years ago - Comments: 2
How Music can stay with us til the end...
This is a beautiful article about this woman's life and how in the end...
@Strumelia 2 years ago - Comments: 2
earliest known written melody- Syria 1400 BC
Brian turned me on to this- The Oldest known musical melody performed...
@Strumelia 3 years ago - Comments: 9
Don Neuhauser TMB video
Here's a youtube video of Don playing a reproduction Tennessee music...
@Strumelia 3 years ago - Comments: 1
The Joel Sweeney Early Banjo Convergence, Appomattox VA
I enjoyed playing the banjo and the bones at this event this past...
@Strumelia 3 years ago - Comments: 8
Great book with sheet music for REAL Civil War era songs
John and Elaine Masciale put together a book with a huge collection of...
@Strumelia 3 years ago - Comments: 4
resource for field recordings made of Jean Ritchie
Though I've not got the chance to spend much time with this site, I...
@Robin Thompson 3 years ago - Comments: 5
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AllWhat's your favorite mournful, spooky, or...
Posted: Thursday February 21 2019, 11:44 AM
By: @Lois Sprengnether Keel
By: @Lois Sprengnether Keel
Show Us Your Pets!
Posted: Wednesday February 20 2019, 10:43 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Tuesday February 19 2019, 7:03 AM
By: @dulcinina
By: @dulcinina
The Drifting Thread...
Posted: Saturday February 2 2019, 7:46 PM
By: @Jim Fawcett
By: @Jim Fawcett
NOTICE: Forum/Group consolidations
Posted: Wednesday January 30 2019, 12:59 PM
By: @GaryFSmith
By: @GaryFSmith
What songs were you taught in...
Posted: Wednesday January 9 2019, 8:57 AM
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By: @Jim Yates
Happy Birthday to Jim Fawcett !
Posted: Sunday January 6 2019, 8:28 AM
By: @Black Dog Bess
By: @Black Dog Bess
Introduce Yourself!
Posted: Saturday January 5 2019, 2:54 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
MEET THE MODERATORS...
Posted: Tuesday December 25 2018, 11:48 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
What did you do on 'Black Friday' (day...
Posted: Sunday November 25 2018, 9:47 AM
By: @Gordo in OZ
By: @Gordo in OZ
How to add an Audio MP3 or Soundcloud clip...
Posted: Saturday November 3 2018, 1:25 PM
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Posted: Tuesday October 23 2018, 5:22 AM
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Posted: Sunday September 16 2018, 6:38 PM
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Posted: Wednesday September 5 2018, 9:09 PM
By: @Jan Potts
By: @Jan Potts
Frame Drums
Posted: Thursday August 9 2018, 6:24 PM
By: @Eileen
By: @Eileen
Choose just ONE song for all eternity...
Posted: Tuesday July 31 2018, 2:53 PM
By: @Marsha Elliott
By: @Marsha Elliott
Show us your sound holes!
Posted: Thursday July 19 2018, 8:34 AM
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Do you have questions about how the site...
Posted: Wednesday June 6 2018, 10:53 PM
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PLEASE Click to READ THIS before posting...
Posted: Friday June 1 2018, 9:28 PM
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Posted: Saturday May 5 2018, 10:00 AM
By: @The member
By: @The member
Dancing!...(feet as instrument)
Posted: Tuesday April 24 2018, 7:42 AM
By: @Terry Wilson
By: @Terry Wilson
Tell us about your VERY FIRST dulcimer
Posted: Tuesday April 10 2018, 5:52 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Now EASY to exchange Private Messages!...
Posted: Saturday March 24 2018, 7:51 AM
By: @Strumelia
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Private messaging system questions...?
Posted: Tuesday February 27 2018, 10:52 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Sweet Music dulcimer Digest?
Posted: Friday February 23 2018, 5:49 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Folks, do you have pending 'Followers'...
Posted: Wednesday December 13 2017, 5:14 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Mel Bay's "Dulcimer Sessions" articles...
Posted: Monday November 13 2017, 4:59 PM
By: @Marc Mathieu
By: @Marc Mathieu
Showing support for FOTMD ?
Posted: Thursday September 21 2017, 10:05 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Most inspiring live workshop/lesson you've...
Posted: Tuesday June 6 2017, 4:45 PM
By: @IRENE
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01/20/19 03:39:07PM @karel-votanek:
Hallo Strumelia,
es freut mich sehr,dass Du mein Clip angeschaut hast.
Vielen Dank für Dein +
10/24/18 01:41:28PM @dulcinina:
Hi Strumelia, Ithink I upgraded my email. Please re-send your comments to see if they come through. Thanks, Delcinina
09/02/18 12:01:00PM @nigel-caddick:
I hope this is the right box to comment in? Yes Strumelia I saw your comment, thanks. It just seems that when I want to ask a question in the dulcimer builders group, there's no comment box or 'Post new question' type box.
Nige
06/09/18 09:19:52AM @marg:
Morning,
Listening to some of the recent videos & audio recordings this morning before I get ready to go preform at a Senior Tea, I was thinking how beautiful some are.
Had you ever thought of putting some on a CD as a fund raiser? The members already have them recorded, with permission there could be a good number ready to go.
I'm sure many with FOTMD would love to have a collection of dulcimer music from people they know, our members.
Just a thought, something we all would enjoy & a way to help $$ toward FOTMD
05/19/18 09:40:30PM @dulcigirl:
Hi Strumelia ... thank you for the compliment. The dulcimer is a Blue Lion. Winter is my favorite time of year so Janita and I spent quite a bit of time with the design. Janita did the beautiful inlay. She is nothing short of amazing! She aptly named the dulcimer Winter!! The picture does not show the entire winter scene.
05/15/18 08:16:13AM @gerald:
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll maybe tweak the review a bit and then post it to that group.
CHeers
05/15/18 07:46:40AM @gerald:
As the app is not mine, and I have no way of knowing what revenues are generated, I have deleted the post. Thanks for your quick response.
Cheers
05/10/18 01:54:35AM @dan-evans:
Hi Strumelia - where and how can I post info about my forthcoming US tour - I have posters and flyers and hyperlinks to blog posts ... ? thnx - Dan
12/12/17 02:30:30PM @robin-clark:
Thanks for the info on notifications. I had no idea I had everything switched off - I thought that after the site migrated we just didn't get email notifications anymore!!!!! I've switched them all to email notification now and I'll see how that goes. Thanks
11/21/17 08:47:00PM @jeffrey-charles-foster:
Strumelia I dont know if I am currently a Patron or not but if I'm not I would like to be reinstated how do I do that?
11/04/17 04:26:03PM @lexie-r-oakley:
Yep Hi my friend, I missed you all.
Just had too much going on and time dealing with my hands.
Doing fine now, going to listen to some tunes and catch up with folks.
11/04/17 04:18:11PM @lexie-r-oakley:
Hi Lisa, I am back! Yay!!!!
Thank you for your help. Hope things are well for you and Brian! 
09/30/17 06:51:52PM @tillmanator:
Hello back! I'm posting a profile pic with a mandolin. Oops! As soon as I get a dulcimer I will change it.
