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Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Country: USA
Country: USA
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New player, old singer.
Mainly interested in New World folk music.
Learning so much here. Thank you!
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@canard
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: Gary Gallier just passed away.
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: Gary Gallier just passed away.
@canard
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Article Published":
Posted a response to "Article Published":
"What important information to have brought forward. Well done and congratulations on your publication!"
@canard
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Article Published
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Article Published
@canard
• yesterday
• comments: 607
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you for the kind welcome! Grateful to have found this place. "
@canard
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Stradivarius Effect":
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
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "The Stradivarius Effect":
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
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Liked a group discussions item created by @dusty: Raymond Melton workshop from 1974
Liked a group discussions item created by @dusty: Raymond Melton workshop from 1974
@canard
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Thrift Auction: Early Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Tail Damage":
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 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Affordable Sleeper Listing on ShopGoodwill":
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 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Thrift Auction: Early Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Tail Damage":
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 weeks ago
• comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on History of Women Players:
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 weeks ago
• comments: 14
Liked a group discussions item created by @david-bennett: Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: May
Liked a group discussions item created by @david-bennett: Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: May
@canard
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Thrift Auction: Early Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Tail Damage":
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 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Affordable Sleeper Listing on ShopGoodwill":
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 weeks ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:
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,..."
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Liked a group discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Die Schwedische Hummel
Liked a group discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Die Schwedische Hummel
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @alex-lubet: An Icelandic instrument - the langspil
Liked a forum discussions item created by @alex-lubet: An Icelandic instrument - the langspil
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @d-chitwood: Let's talk about VSL and Scale and smaller hands and other wonderful things...
Liked a forum discussions item created by @d-chitwood: Let's talk about VSL and Scale and smaller hands and other wonderful things...
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: selfie with simerman dulcimer
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: selfie with simerman dulcimer
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: ron gibson dulcimer on afghan 2025
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: ron gibson dulcimer on afghan 2025
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @canard:
Posted a new Comment on @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..."
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @canard:
Posted a new Comment on @canard:
"Ken Longfield:
Welcome to FOTMD, Canard. Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Thank you very much for the kind welcome!"
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 1
Liked a group discussions item created by @guy-babusek: Cleaning Your Fretboard
Liked a group discussions item created by @guy-babusek: Cleaning Your Fretboard
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Playing a regular mtn dulcimer with a bow
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Playing a regular mtn dulcimer with a bow
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: The Bowed Dulcimer Project trailer
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: The Bowed Dulcimer Project trailer
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Missouri Dulcimer Players:
Posted a new Comment on Missouri Dulcimer Players:
"2026 Census: Who’s active here? Anyone going to the Springfield workshop next week?
I’m in St. Louis County.
New player here, though I’ve played a variety of..."
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: FAQ / member guidelines- Please read!
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: FAQ / member guidelines- Please read!
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Ken Hulme's "Get Noterized!" article
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Ken Hulme's "Get Noterized!" article
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: David Schnaufer on a Galax
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: David Schnaufer on a Galax
@canard
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 32
Posted a new Comment on Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer:
"Just a quick note for anyone who’s looking:
ShopGoodwill.com has a surprising number of mountain dulcimers (and other instruments) available, usually for..."
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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."
