Strumelia

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Location: Germantown, NY
Country: US

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Blogs: 5
youtube videos: 33
images: 86
Groups: 34
videos: 1

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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:  Harmonia'sBigB t-shirts

And a site for penny whistle players:  https://pennywhistleclub.com/

Need professional patent illustration? Contact  ptiserviceco.com

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Latest Activity

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Strumelia
@strumelia • 5 hours ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on The Shortest Day:
"I know a lady banjo player who is known for actually falling asleep while playing in jams. She's a good player usually, but as she falls asleep her playing..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • yesterday • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: The Shortest Day
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Angels We Have Heard on High:
"When you are playing this Christmas carol so prettily, I think the sound holes look like holly and berries!I love that you are not rushing it, using that..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Angels We Have Heard on High
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Psalmodicon Noter City
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Psalmodicon Noter City:
"Looks like a rippin' good time was had!  "
Strumelia
@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @linda-riddle:
"Greetings Linda! Thank you so much for donating to help keep our site running. And thank you for being a member since 2009, since the very beginning!  "
Strumelia
@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "(SOLD) Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup":
"Thank you for your donation to FOTMD, Cheryl. That is one gorgeous dulcimer you sold!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"It's just awesome."
Strumelia
@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
"Sandra if you are asking the general membership for input, you should probably create a new thread in this forum about it:..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"P.S. do i hear a recorder or low whistle in there too?"
Strumelia
@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: The 4 poster bed.
Strumelia
@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"Wow I ADORE this!! Could not be more perfect. Even the fact of four stomps with four poster bed. What a great tune for a fun folk dance. Can't tell you how..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "1981 Jeremy Seeger Dulcimer ":
"There are many players these days however who look for and love the traditional style of dulcimer and dulcimer playing style. Personally, I hope this..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Just for FUN:
"Very nice drawing technique there!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 604
Posted a new Comment on @jim-fawcett:
"Hi Jim, I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving with your family!    🦃"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Jean's 1995 Blue Lion mountain dulcimer - Berea collection:
"Happy birthday to Jean!  I hope she is playing and singing somewhere in the ether, in her voice that was like an angel."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bowed Psaltery":
"Susie, I never really knew Donna. When FOTMD and Donna's Psaltery forums were both on Ning servers, Donna and I compared notes once or twice, many years ago...."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bowed Psaltery":
"Hi Susie, I see on that site of Donna's that there are events listed from late 2023, so maybe its stil active. I see links at the bottom of their home page..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about my Dulcimer Kit":
"Also, you can join the builders' group here on FOTMD and get lots of help from our members who build a lot of dulcimers:..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Disappointed with customer service from The Dulcimer Shoppe.":
"I've removed a few escalating personal attack posts going back and forth here, and I've locked this thread.Folks, please stay civil and let it drop. Thanks!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dick Van Dyke.. at 99 years strong!":
"I just wanted to share this lovely video to enjoy and inspire us all......"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "1981 Jeremy Seeger Dulcimer ":
"It's lovely! I'm amazed that it is in perfect/new condition after over 40 years. I'm thinking it deserves a case, if even just a cheap cardboard or padded..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @jud-in-vt:
"Welcome to our site!  Be sure to check your private messages while a member here.I hope you enjoy it here!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Tennessee Music Box - Old Joe Clark:
"Tips for if you try bowing it:- Clean the strumming/bowing part of the strings well with some alcohol on a clean cloth. The strings likely have some finger..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Tennessee Music Box - Old Joe Clark:
"Wow, that may be a historic example. Can you get a good photo fo the writing on the back? I mean the old painted writing, not the tape."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Tennessee Music Box - Old Joe Clark:
"That's a nice looking antique Tennessee Music Box dulcimer!I bet it's happy to be playing a tune for you!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 17
Liked a youtube item created by @steveh-2o: Tennessee Music Box - Old Joe Clark
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?):
"That's really pretty Mark!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Over the River: a Thanksgiving Gathering:
"Looks like such a cozy loving gathering, and what a beautiful structure to gather in!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Over the River: a Thanksgiving Gathering
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @conrad-vispo:
"I hope you will like it here!  👋🏼"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 1
Created a new Group discussion "A choir focused on Alzheimer patients":
"A cool interactive article about a choir that explores the benefits of familiar music for Alzheimer patients. (you may have to scroll along with the pictures..."
Dulcimer Therapy
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Created a new Group discussion "Lucy M. Long's brief history of the mountain dulcimer":
"A nice succinct article of the basics...."
Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Three Strings or Four ?":
"The height of the bridge and nut slots can also adjust how high or low the string action is from the frets."

Latest Group Discussions

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Strumelia

A choir focused on Alzheimer patients


A cool interactive article about a choir that explores the benefits of...
@Strumelia 3 weeks ago - Comments: 1
Strumelia

Lucy M. Long's brief history of the mountain dulcimer


A nice succinct article of the basics....
@Strumelia 3 weeks ago - Comments: 5
Strumelia

The end coming for Finale...


Looks like they are going to stop updating the Finale music writing...
@Strumelia 3 months ago - Comments: 1
Strumelia

Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer


This has not been discussed in a while so I thought I'd bring it back...
@Strumelia 5 months ago - Comments: 28
Strumelia

The Country Dance Society 1963 newsletter... fascinating!


I found this newsletter online somewhere years ago, and just stumbled on...
@Strumelia 7 months ago - Comments: 2
Strumelia

Antiques Roadshow 1800s dulcimer appraisal


Nice old 1800s dulcimer.  I think one would be very hard pressed to...
@Strumelia 11 months ago - Comments: 1
Strumelia

Jean's phone interview with Jean Metcalfe


Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but I had not seen it....
@Strumelia last year - Comments: 2
Strumelia

Article from Kentucky Educational Television


I'm sure this may have been posted here before, but KET website has a...
@Strumelia 2 years ago - Comments: 2
Strumelia

youtube tv episode on Edd Presnell...


I got the following note from Andy Johnston today: "In the 1970s I...
@Strumelia 3 years ago - Comments: 3
Strumelia

Just ordered a bunch of new strings...


I own two mtn dulcimers, two epinettes, a hummel and a langspil, about...
@Strumelia 4 years ago - Comments: 9
Strumelia

A little bit of Phyllis Gaskins...yum!


I normally don't post Facebook links here, but Phyllis just posted a...
@Strumelia 4 years ago - Comments: 5
Strumelia

Ritchie Family Christmas reunion video, 1955


What a treasure this film clip is. Wishing all FOTMD members a...
@Strumelia 4 years ago - Comments: 1
Strumelia

What is a "luthier" ?


The word luthier always seems to imply a skilled artist who makes...
@Strumelia 4 years ago - Comments: 21
Strumelia

Hindman Luthiery school giving people a second chance


An uplifting story, includes dulcimers:...
@Strumelia 4 years ago - Comments: 4
Strumelia

guitars built from a lynching tree


I thought this was a fascinating article about this man who seems to...
@Strumelia 4 years ago - Comments: 2
Strumelia

2013 article in Antiques Magazine - Virginia dulcimer


Not sure if anyone had posted about this 2013 article, but here it is-...
@Strumelia 4 years ago - Comments: 3
Strumelia

ZOOM: online group playing via online video


Please share helpful links on how to use Zoom, Google Meet, Group...
@Strumelia 4 years ago - Comments: 1
Strumelia

The Rockin' LIVESTREAM thread- for all members!


Greetings FOTMD members, and esteemed members of the Rockin' In The...
@Strumelia 4 years ago - Comments: 18
Strumelia

Tell us your reason for choosing a chromatic dulcimer!


At first glance it might seem an obvious question, but I bet there are...
@Strumelia 5 years ago - Comments: 12
Strumelia

Stroke victims use music to help them regain speech


I loved this!  SO inspiring:...
@Strumelia 5 years ago - Comments: 1

Latest Audio

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Mary Blane

Mary Blane


@Strumelia
9 years ago - Comments: 9
Param & strumelia, yoga w/harmonium_1

Param & strumelia, yoga...


@Strumelia
11 years ago - Comments: 4
Callahan

Callahan


@Strumelia
15 years ago - Comments: 4
Goodbye_Girls,_I'm_Going_to_Boston

Goodbye_Girls,_I'm_Going_to_B...


@Strumelia
15 years ago - Comments: 4
Sally's_Got_Mud_Between_Her_Toes

Sally's_Got_Mud_Between_Her_Toes


@Strumelia
15 years ago - Comments: 0
Lady_of_the_Lake

Lady_of_the_Lake


@Strumelia
15 years ago - Comments: 0
Rattler Treed a Possum-Lisa on banjo

Rattler Treed a Possum-Lisa...


@Strumelia
15 years ago - Comments: 0

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Do Johnny Booker, Do ...with banjo

Do Johnny Booker, Do ...with banjo


@Strumelia
11 months ago - Comments: 6
Clyde the limberjack

Clyde the limberjack


@Strumelia
last year - Comments: 6
Handsome Molly (2009, short clip)

Handsome Molly (2009, short clip)


@Strumelia
5 years ago - Comments: 13
Three Ravens on Langspil

Three Ravens on Langspil


@Strumelia
5 years ago - Comments: 29
Nicaea hymn tune on penny whistle

Nicaea hymn tune on penny whistle


@Strumelia
6 years ago - Comments: 21
Silver Lake Waltz

Silver Lake Waltz


@Strumelia
7 years ago - Comments: 7
Carve That Possum

Carve That Possum


@Strumelia
7 years ago - Comments: 19
The Cuckoo - penny whistle

The Cuckoo - penny whistle


@Strumelia
7 years ago - Comments: 14
Pretty Saro - penny whistle

Pretty Saro - penny whistle


@Strumelia
8 years ago - Comments: 16
Limberjack dancing

Limberjack dancing


@Strumelia
12 years ago - Comments: 27

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Latest Forum Discussions

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What Are You Working On?

Posted: Thursday December 19 2024, 1:39 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

Bowed Psaltery

Posted: Sunday December 8 2024, 2:57 PM
By: @Susie

Dick Van Dyke.. at 99 years strong!

Posted: Friday December 6 2024, 5:44 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

Introduce Yourself!

Posted: Friday November 22 2024, 11:15 PM
By: @NateBuildsToys

Showing support for FOTMD ?

Posted: Friday November 15 2024, 1:57 PM
By: @Strumelia

Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise,...

Posted: Tuesday November 12 2024, 10:51 AM
By: @robert schuler

The Positive Thread...

Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 1:33 PM
By: @steve104c

The Drifting Thread...

Posted: Friday September 27 2024, 11:03 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

Indoor House Plants

Posted: Wednesday September 11 2024, 5:25 AM
By: @akituko

Choosing for bad weather..?

Posted: Friday August 9 2024, 11:47 AM
By: @Strumelia

What's your current fave GO-TO instrument...

Posted: Monday July 29 2024, 10:57 AM
By: @Jerry Posner

Use Descriptive thread titles

Posted: Sunday June 2 2024, 7:55 PM
By: @Strumelia

FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th,...

Posted: Wednesday May 22 2024, 10:29 AM
By: @Robin Thompson

Frame Drums

Posted: Tuesday May 7 2024, 4:55 AM
By: @shanonmilan

FOTMD needs your support

Posted: Wednesday January 3 2024, 10:27 AM
By: @Strumelia

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL FOMTD MEMBERS!

Posted: Monday December 25 2023, 9:42 AM
By: @John C. Knopf

April Come She Will (Simon & Garfunkel)

Posted: Sunday November 19 2023, 7:12 PM
By: @ocean-daughter

Contra dancing :)

Posted: Sunday November 19 2023, 1:09 PM
By: @ocean-daughter

Kurt Vonnegut quote...

Posted: Monday October 23 2023, 5:49 AM
By: @shanonmilan

Show Us Your Pets!

Posted: Monday October 16 2023, 10:50 AM
By: @dtortorich

FANS OF NATE

Posted: Tuesday August 29 2023, 1:27 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle

R.I.P. George Haggerty

Posted: Thursday June 8 2023, 4:12 PM
By: @Strumelia

FOTMD Advisory...

Posted: Wednesday April 19 2023, 8:36 AM
By: @Strumelia

FOTMD Chat Room!

Posted: Friday November 18 2022, 5:50 AM
By: @Strumelia

Thanks to our FOTMD welcoming "Greeters"!

Posted: Tuesday October 25 2022, 9:53 AM
By: @marg

RIP Bill Taylor

Posted: Wednesday May 11 2022, 4:36 PM
By: @Leny-Sue

Joni Mitchell's song "River"...

Posted: Friday March 11 2022, 7:20 AM
By: @Alegre1

Remembering "Deputy Mo" / The Friendly Beasts

Posted: Sunday December 26 2021, 11:17 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

Terry Hennessy

Posted: Sunday November 28 2021, 7:21 PM
By: @John Dunn

Show us your sound holes!

Posted: Monday March 29 2021, 8:37 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

Comments

John C. Knopf
11/15/24 07:42:36PM @john-c-knopf:

You are most welcome, Lisa!  Keep on keepin' on!


simond
09/26/24 04:08:38PM @simond:

Hi Strumelia!  

Thank you for your response.  I will just have to try to improve my version I think!

Simon


Hester1950
07/31/24 09:08:23AM @hester1950:

Thank you for your response on how to get feedback.  I clicked on the link you provided, I do not see a "new post" button/link.  Please tell me where I click to create a new post.  Thank you again!


John Petry
04/03/24 01:21:32AM @john-petry:

Hi there your Most High Moderator!

  I did sell the Hughes style I had for sale....Could you please drop the listing for me? I did make a "donation" of $5 via paypal....but the e-mail I use there is different than my FOTMD account. It probably came across as mannaacres@frontiernet.net.

  Thanks for doing all that you do,

Shalom,

john


Jerry Posner
03/28/24 11:02:32AM @jerry-posner:

I do live near Dewey Hall ... but I don't dance! smiler


john thorp
01/04/24 11:55:42AM @john-thorp:

Thank you so much. I found the link and I was able to find the article. This  is a great site and I look forward to more interaction.


dtortorich
10/15/23 07:02:07PM @dtortorich:

Thanks!  Sorry for the delay.  I have been busy with other things.  


MacAodha
07/28/23 05:56:23AM @macaodha:

I think I play that as Roger and Lorraine Lee Hammond, maybe not note for note, have a listen to their version. I was partly aware of the story related to the dance tune. Thank you for comment and information.


DJMalus
05/21/23 01:03:12PM @djmalus:

Thanks! It's a Warren May I picked up at an estate sale about 10 years ago. I was late to the sale and shocked it was still there. My music teacher at the time thought it was probably because of the 0.5 fret. From what I read recently in the Folkcraft newsletter the 0.5 fret is getting popular. I had to put the dots on the fretboard because it was really confusing me. krazy


colindaguthrie
02/18/23 11:46:07AM @colindaguthrie:

Mrs. Strumelia,
Greetings from Green Country! Thank you. It is truly incredible, the amount of time and work gone into this website. I first heard John Barleycorn when my husband’s group, Bear Creek Troupe, added it to their set list. After your mention this morning I cruised on over to YouTube to listen to Traffic. It’s great and so are they. Thanks again and have a great weekend.
Kind regards 
Colinda Guthrie


Beth T
09/01/22 03:02:18AM @beth-t:

You’re welcome Strumelia. I know how much time and effort goes in to maintaining a supportive forum such as this. You and your colleagues do a splendid job of it.


shawsg
01/23/22 04:52:24PM @shawsg:

Hi Strumelia, 
I'm not sure where the best place to post this is.  

I'm going to be buying my first Dulcimer soon and am looking around. I'm a trained musician but new to Dulcimer.  I think I want to get a baritone as I plan mostly singer/songwriter stuff.   Do you have any recommendations on models, and beginning?
Also, I have a particular limitation - I don't have a ring finger anymore - do you think I could adapt with my other fingers?  I tried a dulcimer yesterday and wasn't sure if there would be too much strain on my wrist to adjust to other fingers, l leading to carpal tunnel Thoughts?

thanks!


dtortorich
01/13/22 07:48:23PM @dtortorich:

Thanks!  Sorry for the delay in responding.  I need to get online more often.  There is so much on this site. 


Susan Ann
02/18/21 03:16:07PM @susan-ann:

Thank you Strumelia!  I'm excited to be part of the Mountain Dulcimer family.  I found the links you sent me very informative.   I'm learning my way around FOTMD and will try to post some pictures.  Looking forward to staying in touch!


Holly Tannen
11/20/20 10:28:19PM @holly-tannen:

Hi Strumelia!

I've enjoyed your posts during my time lurking.

I'm a pretty good dulcimer player, but I've come to computers late and get confused easily. Please accept my apologies in advance if I don't answer or make mistakes.


Wendell G
08/01/20 12:19:53PM @wendell-g:

Thank you very much. This feels like coming home again after having been gone a while. 


Mary Barnsdale
09/10/19 02:26:59PM @mary-barnsdale:

It's not much, Lisa, but I so appreciate you hosting this forum, your helpful comments and responses, and your great teaching videos.


marg
09/06/19 12:39:51PM @marg:

thanks, 

for it to resurface again, I was hoping maybe there was a way - maybe someone at that time had downloaded it.

no worries,

m.

 


marg
09/05/19 08:03:12PM @marg:

Hi

On the Home page, right below your posting today was an oder download  from a new member  @tatts  -  but from '14

( ( Liked a group discussions item created by @john-astor Free Fingerpicking Album to download for all!)

Can I still download this, I get an error. Any clues or any other way that you know of?

Hope you are well, I did have a few players come play music on my porch last Saturday.

thanks for all you do,

marg

 


farmrust
07/03/19 11:40:33AM @farmrust:

My email address hasn't changed for 20 years.  Must be working because I got a notification today in my email!