barnjam

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Location: Phoenix, AZ
Country: US

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Luigi Strumelia

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Old-Time Music is in my blood. I enjoy playing (and listening to) Irish, Scottish, Appalachian Mountain, and Piedmont Blues. Beyond Folk Music, I enjoy Classic Rock and Country.

I play Mountain Dulcimer, Harmonica, Irish Bodhran, and Bones. I’m a member of the Rhythm Bones Society and Phoenix Old Time Music Society. I host a live music gathering known as Barn Jam, and am also a member of Black River Barn Band and Ice Machine.

Playing music with friends is a true passion. I play by ear and do not read music. I have about (7) dulcimers which I have in various tunings. It’s fun to try different strings combinations, using custom-made nuts and bridges.

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barnjam
@barnjam • 8 minutes ago • comments: 354
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thanks Richard. I'm glad to be part of the group. Mike"
barnjam
@barnjam • 3 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Extended Range Dulcimer":
"This is a question regarding dulcimer build limitations. Is it possible to make an extended range dulcimer? I am envisioning a longer fretboard that would..."
barnjam
@barnjam • 4 hours ago
@barnjam is now following @forums
barnjam
@barnjam • 6 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @barnjam:
"Thank you, Ken. I’m glad to be part of the group. There looks to be a wealth of knowledge in this community. Mike"
barnjam
@barnjam • 6 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Willafjord Reel (Milford Blevins 8-String Dulcimer):
"Thank you. I purchased this Dulcimer from a wonderful player named Stephen Kenney. I really had to search to find anything on the maker, the late Milford..."
barnjam
@barnjam • 7 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Click Old Hen (AAC Dulcimer Tuning):
"Thank you. The minor tuning suits the dulcimer, I think."
barnjam
@barnjam • 17 hours ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on The Haven of Rest:
"Beautifully played and sung. Thank you."
barnjam
@barnjam • 17 hours ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: The Haven of Rest
barnjam
@barnjam • 18 hours ago • comments: 2
barnjam
@barnjam • 18 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Myers Pickups Feature
barnjam
@barnjam • 18 hours ago • comments: 2
Updated a YouTube Video:
Click Old Hen (AAC Dulcimer Tuning)
barnjam
@barnjam • 18 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Click Old Hen (AAC Dulcimer Tuning)
barnjam
@barnjam • 19 hours ago
@barnjam is now following @strumelia

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Myers Pickups Feature

Myers Pickups Feature


@barnjam
18 hours ago - Comments: 0
Click Old Hen (AAC Dulcimer Tuning)

Click Old Hen (AAC Dulcimer Tuning)


@barnjam
18 hours ago - Comments: 2

Comments

Richard Streib
10/05/25 04:50:37PM @richard-streib:

We are glad you joined Barnjam and look forward to your activity here. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Let us know if you have questions. We'll do our best to find you an answer.


barnjam
10/05/25 12:53:02PM @barnjam:

Thank you, Ken. I’m glad to be part of the group. There looks to be a wealth of knowledge in this community.

Mike


Ken Longfield
10/05/25 10:50:49AM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD, Barnjam. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."