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New player, old singer.

Mainly interested in New World folk music.

Learning so much here. Thank you!

- Madeleine

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@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":

"Strumelia: Well there are a lot of discussions in the "Care and Maintenance Group" on this site, including some threads on rescuing and repairing old..."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":

"Thank you for the video and the book titles, Wally. What a treat! When did you meet his wife? - Madeleine"

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":

"Yep, yet another Paul Pyle dulcimer on ShopGoodwill (search “dulcimer” - the site’s search feature is very basic). Putting this here in the hope that one of..."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Stradivarius Effect":

"Wow, I step out for a spell and look what I’ve missed! “Why do you play so high?” said the nut on the road. Great information about reverse capos. Wish I..."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: Gary Gallier just passed away.

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Article Published":

"What important information to have brought forward. Well done and congratulations on your publication!"

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Article Published

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 609
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

"Thank you for the kind welcome! Grateful to have found this place. "

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Stradivarius Effect":

"John, points well made and well taken. New, so not sure what DAS means. My only dulcimer so far came from an auction site with the business cards of its..."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "The Stradivarius Effect":

"The reason that Stradivari’s instruments continue to have a high value is that they have been in continuous play by master musicians since they were built...."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a group discussions item created by @dusty: Raymond Melton workshop from 1974

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Thrift Auction: Early Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Tail Damage":

"Thank you, Ken and Wally. I appreciate being able to learn from those who have deep roots. "

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Affordable Sleeper Listing on ShopGoodwill":

"About J.C. Shellnutt (according to an AI). Wally mentioned something interesting about Shellnutt over on the post about the Paul Pye dulcimer auction - maybe..."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Thrift Auction: Early Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Tail Damage":

"Hi Wally, I realize that the opening bid and the closing bid are often very different. This instrument is not exactly a resale dream. I just wanted to make..."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on History of Women Players:

"This is an old thread but I thought I would chime in. Historically, “young ladies” in the Old World were encouraged to take up parlor instruments and singing..."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Liked a group discussions item created by @david-bennett: Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: May

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Thrift Auction: Early Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Tail Damage":

"Restore this old beauty or just appreciate it for its craft level and historic value. Partial image of the label is included in the listing photos...."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Affordable Sleeper Listing on ShopGoodwill":

"Magic Mountain build by J.C. Shellnutt. Looks like Alaska Yellow Cedar with a Persimmon fretboard. Quality workmanship. I’m listing this here in the hope..."

@canard • 2 months ago • comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"My first dulcimer - arrived today! It’s a bespoke 1970s California build. No label but the flares at the top and the A head suggest CapriTaurus. Teardrop,..."

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05/17/26 11:04:33AM @strumelia:

I like the Jemima Puddle-Duck profile pic.. nod

05/14/26 10:35:44PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Hi Canard, 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

05/10/26 12:31:29AM @canard:

Richard Streib:

Glad you joined Canard. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer.

Thank you, Richard! Grateful to have access to such a wonderful resource.

05/10/26 12:30:23AM @canard:

Ken Longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD, Canard. Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

Thank you very much for the kind welcome!

05/08/26 06:56:34PM @richard-streib:

Glad you joined Canard. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's great to have you as a part of the forum. There is a lot of good information on this site. If you have questions be sure to ask We are here to help each other.

05/08/26 08:54:16AM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD, Canard. It's good to have you aboard. I see that you are already exploring this site. You will find a friendly and knowledgeable group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts here. Let us have know if you have any questions. We are here to help and share with each other. I look forward to your continuing participation here.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."