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@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Aura Lee (Love Me Tender):
Posted a new Comment on Aura Lee (Love Me Tender):
"I remember learning this song in school under the name Aura Lee and making the Elvis connection later.
Lovely playing and singing."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga #302 - Arranged for mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga #302 - Arranged for mountain dulcimer:
"Thank you. Being that this was recorded with little rehearsing after coming up with the arrangement, I will be revisiting it to tighten up the parts and get..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
"Ah yes, I actually have an app that does this. Great idea fro doing the play along thing.
In the end I just did the transposing thing and made a recording of..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga #302 - Arranged for mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga #302 - Arranged for mountain dulcimer:
"Glad you liked it.
jost:
Lovely"
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga #302 - Arranged for mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga #302 - Arranged for mountain dulcimer:
"Thanks!
Robin Thompson:
Very cool, Canadian Dulcimer Boy. "
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new YouTube video:
Cantiga #302 - Arranged for mountain dulcimer
Cantiga #302 - Arranged for mountain dulcimer
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
"So I’m almost done my arrangement transposed from Gm to Dm. In the end, this really seems the best option. Just means I can’t play along with youtube videos..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119:
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119:
"Beautiful playing as always. ;-) Amazing how well suited the Cantigas are to the mountain dulcimer. I'm currently working on your arrangement for Canatiga..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
"Thanks for the suggestion. Could be done but I want the minor chord to play open. Plus, there’s a certain sound quality when one tunes down to CGc and capo..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
Posted a response to "Composition in G minor":
"I was thinking that but seems like too much of a hassle. Tonight I ended up transposing to D minor. Tuned to Cgc with capo on the first fret. Chord..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Composition in G minor":
Created a new forum topic "Composition in G minor":
"Hi all,
I have a pc I want to arrange for mountain dulcimer. It's traditionally played in G minor. Altogether 3 chords, G Minor, Bb major and F major. I'm..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on asheville girls:
Posted a new Comment on asheville girls:
"Sounds fun, would have liked to hear more. ;-)
Cheers from Toronto!"
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Mama I done bought me a dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Mama I done bought me a dulcimer:
"Thanks Robin. Funny, I instinctually started playing in that style before I heard other players on Youtube. Now I know there are soooo many approaches to..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new YouTube video:
Mama I done bought me a dulcimer
Mama I done bought me a dulcimer
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Am I Born to Die AND Wayfaring Stranger:
Posted a new Comment on Am I Born to Die AND Wayfaring Stranger:
"Very nice. So tranquil. A great song to sit out in the backyard in the summer time to play."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga 384 on a Celtic Strum:
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga 384 on a Celtic Strum:
"A beautiful piece and well played. I look forward to exploring some cantiga variations as I improve on the dulcimer. "
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
Posted a response to "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
"Wow, thank you for the very thorough response. I'm thinking Reuben's Train has passed by a couple of times during this involved discussion, we better not..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
Posted a response to "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
"As to the Public Domain, just meaning I can record and release it without violating a copyright. So must be old enough, about 100 years or more.
Most of the..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
Posted a response to "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
"For me, I hear that there's 2 distinct sections in the dulcimer pc. There's a dramatic chord change and distinct rhythm change letting you know you're in..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
Posted a response to "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
"Ya, I'm kinda thinking that they are 2 totally different tunes. Any idea who wrote the one played by dulcimer and if the song is in the public domain? I may..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
Created a new forum topic "Confusion over Rueben's Train":
"I recently stumbled upon a video of dulcimer players playing a tune called Rueben's Train. I've since seen other videos but the ones with dulcimer players..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Honestly, Richard, if I knew what I was buying I would have gladly paid way more for it. ;-)
Richard Streib:
What a wonderful find Canadian Dulcimer Boy...."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Hi Lois, if/when I buy a new super deluxe dulcimer, I will certainly be sharing my original find. ;-)
Lois Sprengnether Keel:
Oh my, Dulcimer Boy, your..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Tuning issue (including breaking a string):
Posted a new Comment on Tuning issue (including breaking a string):
"Thanks, Ken for the tips on what to look for...and uh...the Note about tuning a singing string, not a silent one. Dang, I've made the mistake a couple of..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Created a new Group discussion "Tuning issue (including breaking a string)":
Created a new Group discussion "Tuning issue (including breaking a string)":
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Thanks, John, Robin, Dusty. :-)"
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Hi Folks, I stumbled upon a weird wooden instrument covered in dust, with a couple of old, floppy strings in an antique shop in Ontario, Canada. I was told..."
@canadian-dulcimer-boy
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @canadian-dulcimer-boy:
Posted a new Comment on @canadian-dulcimer-boy:
"Thanks for the welcome. I’m looking forward to learning lots and sharing some tunes!"
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AllTuning issue (including breaking a string)
Hi all, I recently got an old dulcimer and have had a ton of fun...
@Canadian Dulcimer Boy 2 months ago - Comments: 3
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03/30/22 08:50:12AM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi Canadian Dulcimer, 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
03/27/22 08:38:16PM @ken-longfield:
Welcome to FOTMD Canadian Dulcimer Boy. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
03/27/22 07:43:46PM @canadian-dulcimer-boy:
Thanks for the welcome. I’m looking forward to learning lots and sharing some tunes!
03/27/22 06:48:38PM @richard-streib:
Welcome Canadian Dulcimer Boy to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of folks from whom to learn and with whom to become great dulcimer friends.