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Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
07/07/24 10:31:41PM
69 posts

Mutual acknowledgement


Site QUESTIONS ? How do I...?

Although I don’t post a lot on here, this is one of my favorite places❤️🎶

I love the dulcimer and this community is filled with people around the world that love the same thing I do!  They say variety is the spice of life - which we all bring here with different styles, different instruments, different genres, but we all love the dulcimer!  And seriously - it would be tough to find a better group of people anywhere!  Thank you all for being awesome!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
01/04/24 11:36:16PM
69 posts

Robert N. Lackey, rest in peace


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This makes me so sad…….

He was what makes the dulcimer community so wonderful!  Prayers for his family and friends 🙏

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
08/15/23 11:20:36PM
69 posts

Just For Fun - sayings regarding the dulcimer or music


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Hi everyone!

There are a lot of new folks on board, so I thought it would be fun to dig up this old discussion to share and see if maybe we could add some new “Just for fun” phrases!

Thank you and have fun!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
08/13/23 02:21:58PM
69 posts

Kurt Vonnegut quote...


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

This!  💯   I have never excelled in anything, but have learned to love time spent playing music, gardening, catching some pretty cool pictures, etc etc!  I have found much true happiness in these things even though I am not at the top.  Well, I AM  at the top of what matters to me 🎶 😊 dulcimer

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
06/24/23 09:39:10PM
69 posts

What to call your dulcimer collection?


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Lorilee - I like that a lot!  I have said for many years that I can be having a bad day, and a little time with one of my dulcimers just makes it better!

Stable.  Horses.  All good 😀

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
01/07/23 08:54:25PM
69 posts

New Year's Resolution: "Help Somebody Today"


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I have not heard this John, so I really look forward to you sharing it!  I love the words!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
11/20/22 10:37:21PM
69 posts

Show Us Your Pets!


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Milo and Frankie ❤️ Awe!!!  So sweet!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
11/20/22 10:36:04PM
69 posts

Show Us Your Pets!


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Daffer and Annabell are adorable!!!  Sure brings back some great memories….we had Alpines Nubians and Pygmy goats

I may have to dig up a photo that my kids wouldn’t want made public…HAHAHA!  Our 4-H goat club used to have a costume class…….


updated by @cindy-stammich: 11/20/22 10:47:02PM
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
11/02/22 10:46:41PM
69 posts

Show Us Your Pets!


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Love love love the butterflies and the butterfly pup!  @mary-z-cox

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
11/02/22 10:42:14PM
69 posts

Show Us Your Pets!


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I am so sorry about Fritz, but on a happy note - what an adorable pup @salt-springs  

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/22/22 12:14:14AM
69 posts

How Many Dulcimers Do You Own?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Love all these dulcimers!  Which brings me to the question…..

How many dulcimers does a dulcimer player need?

Just one more! dulcimer

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/08/22 08:16:57PM
69 posts

It's so easy....


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Awe!!!  Where's the sound?  catdance

Pretty cute!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
09/28/22 10:32:26PM
69 posts

Magnetic pickup vs Piezo vs Mic pointed at dulcimer


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

This may be off-discussion slightly, but I wanted to add my 2 cents (or maybe only a penny nod )

I have an old acoustic mic (sorry I have had it for years and don't even know the brand).  It used to have a nice clip on it - but that is broken.  The mic is on a bendable wire and fits nicely into almost all of the sound holes on my dulcimers.  My issue was that if you moved or bumped the mic or cord while playing - it of course would amplify the bang.  I was looking and recently found that Scotch Tape makes a wall-safe tape.  It worked wonders - I put the mic in a sound hole and then used the wall-safe tape to secure it.  Voila!  It holds good and the best part is - no residue!

As I said - this may be off-topic a bit, but maybe it would help somebody out there!

Keep strummin' and smilin'!

Cindy

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
09/11/22 07:58:13PM
69 posts

The Joy of Sharing Dulcimer


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Hi All,

I was asked to play for a memorial service that took place yesterday.  Friday morning the funeral director met with me so I could do a mic check on their sound system.  He was so surprised and excited about the dulcimer!  He said he had never actually seen one!  He loved the sound, and before I left he asked if he could take a picture to send to a friend in North Carolina.  This was certainly a bright spot in a very sad situation!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/13/21 09:34:39PM
69 posts

RIP Bill Taylor


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Dusty Turtle:

At the last Quarantune 5 concert yesterday, there was a nice tribute to Bill.  Tull Glazener changed his avatar screen so it was a picture of Bill and then when the concerts were over Stephen Seifert led a short jam that centered on Bill's arrangement of Rock the Cradle Joe.


The Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club has a whole page dedicated to tab donated by Bill and his wife Barbara.  You can find it here .


Thank you so much for sharing this!  What a wonderful collection!
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/09/21 10:34:06PM
69 posts

The Positive Thread...


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Ken Longfield:

Here is some more dulcimer good news: https://stonecountyleader.com/stories/dulcimer-reclaimed-after-50plus-years,4160


Ken


"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Wow!,,  this story sure did make me smile!  Thank you for sharing Ken!
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/09/21 10:29:04PM
69 posts

The Positive Thread...


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Dusty Turtle:

I put new strings on the Guild 6-string last night, all in preparation for today's Pick - N - Jam, an annual party in which people pick wild berries (mostly blackberries this time of year) and then gather at an old farmhouse to make jam. While the jam is cooking, we take out our instruments and pick and jam some more.  I'll be bringing my dulcimer and my guitar.  This event was canceled last summer, but this year anyone vaccinated was invited to come.  So grab your dulcimer and your copy of Rise Up Singing and come on down!jive


Ok I haven’t been on here for a spell, but saw this as I was reading down thru the posts…..this absolutely sounds like a down home absolutely  wonderful time!!!!!!!!
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/09/21 09:28:16PM
69 posts

RIP Bill Taylor


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Yes @dusty-turtle ….. thank you so much for sharing this interview!  
I was happy to see Emma’s Song was even mentioned!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/09/21 04:19:47PM
69 posts

RIP Bill Taylor


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Emma’s Song - written by Bill Taylor is on Masters of the Mountain Dulcimer- Volume One.  Bill wrote this song the night Emma was born.  The version that is on Masters of the Mountain Dulcimer is very special as it was recorded 15 years later, and featured Emma on the flute!

I always have been and always will be a Bill Taylor fan!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/09/21 03:37:33PM
69 posts

RIP Bill Taylor


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

This makes me so sad🥲. I have a beautiful Bill Taylor dulcimer, which is actually what led me to FOTMD!  He was amazing, and I had the opportunity to meet Bill at the first Knoxville Area Dulcimer Club retreat many years ago. He was so talented, so humble, and so much fun!  He sang and played the best ever version of “The Preacher and the Bear”!  And “Emma’s Song” is, to this day, one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard!

Rest In Peace Bill 💙

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
05/07/20 08:52:49PM
69 posts

How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?


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Thank you Lisa!  I know my mom would disagree with me, but when I say the blessing is all mine....

i truly feel that way!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
05/06/20 10:26:54PM
69 posts

How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?


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I have been working from home (a real challenge - and I don't even have kids under foot).  Early Tuesday mornings I do our grocery shopping as well as my mom's.  I deliver her groceries (only to the front porch).  Then we walk.  It's amazing that we haven't missed a walk in all the weeks we have been doing this!  She is 87 and still walks a mile every day!  The hardest part is leaving without a hug!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
07/29/19 08:21:28PM
69 posts

HAPPY 10th, FOTMD!


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Time flies when you are having fun!  And fun is definitely here!

Happy 10th Birthday FOTMD HUG

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
06/15/19 10:03:47PM
69 posts

Show Us Your Pets!


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I am so sorry to hear about Angus...
What a beautiful boy!
They truly are family, and he will live on in your hearts ❤️
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
06/13/19 10:29:30PM
69 posts

Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.


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Well said Salt Springs!
Thank you for the inspiration as well as the laugh for the day! I will think of you now when I creak and crack!
My 86 year old sweet Mama still takes daily walks! I am joining her tomorrow before we tackle some gardening 💕
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
06/13/19 10:24:45PM
69 posts

Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.


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2 acres....
I don’t think I can get up - and I only read about the planting!!!!!
Robin I am with you! Pumpkin pie is my all-time favorite! Now I make it without the crust - much healthier and all that wonderful pumpkin taste!
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
06/13/19 08:19:42PM
69 posts

So if Jesus came to dinner, what would you play?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I think I would play Just as I Am........

How fitting to humbly play my music for the King!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
03/18/19 09:57:42PM
69 posts

Ruth Randle


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I am so sorry Patty....

Prayers for her family and friends........

May each one hold tight to the precious memories 🙏💕

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
03/17/19 09:39:09PM
69 posts

New player / New purchase / Wellborn dulcimer


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How many Dulcimers does a dulcimer player need???
Just one more 🤣
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
03/03/19 01:19:07AM
69 posts

Playing again after losing all my dulcimers


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Jeannie, I am so sorry for the trauma and heartache you have been thru!  I hope the road ahead gets easier.  I am so happy that you have 3 dulcimers again, and oh my!  That one is sure a beauty!  I have found music to be very healing....... music winker

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/29/18 10:33:58PM
69 posts

Introduce Yourself!


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Hi Pondoro!  What a wonderful Christmas present!  The dulcimer (in my book) is the best instrument in the world for Christmas songs and folk music!  Enjoydulcimer

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/27/18 10:35:23PM
69 posts

Introduce Yourself!


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Welcome to FOTMD @fredr

There are a lot of great people here that will help you!

You are beginning a wonderful journey!  Have fun!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/23/18 02:17:53PM
69 posts

A Sweet Find


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This is a beauty!  Congratulations on a great addition!sun

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/09/18 06:30:03PM
69 posts

Looking for John Stockard Dulcimer Stand


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Blondie - FYI - you can see the stand in my video - "Crippled Creek Osceola Aug 2012

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/09/18 06:20:45PM
69 posts

Looking for John Stockard Dulcimer Stand


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Blondie:

Oh my goodness, this is just awesome!  Thank you so much for sharing!

You are VERY welcome!  Let me know if I can help you any more!  Like I said, it wasn't perfect, but is light-weight, folds up, and adjustable.  I did have a little trouble stitching the shelf liner onto the fabric, but it is helpful so you don't get the instruments slipping and sliding.

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/09/18 06:05:21PM
69 posts

Looking for John Stockard Dulcimer Stand


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Hi Blondie! 

Ok - for my stand (which is a double-wide) I used the following:

(4) - 1"x2"x40" - for the legs

(3) - 3/4"x20" - dowel (for the outside leg and center)

(2) - 3/4"x18 1/2" - dowel (for the inside leg)

(2) - 26" lengths of chain (this makes the stand height adjustable)

(4) - hooks to attach chains to

Fabric, shelf liner and stain

While it isn't perfect, it certainly has served me well!  I made it double-wide so I could keep 2 instruments on it, and switch them easily, especially if playing out.  Let me know if you have questions.

Thanks!

 


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updated by @cindy-stammich: 10/09/18 06:06:19PM
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/09/18 11:49:28AM
69 posts

Looking for John Stockard Dulcimer Stand


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I will try to get the pic and measurements this evening!

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/08/18 10:36:41PM
69 posts

Looking for John Stockard Dulcimer Stand


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

A keyboard stand makes a decent alternative also.  The height is adjustable.  I used a small piece of shelving covered with a piece of shelf-liner on top of the keyboard stand.  This works good, but isn't real handy if you are taking it out to play.

I also made my own stand a few years ago.  I could post a picture and some measurements if you want to make your own, or have someone that could make it for you.

Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich
10/01/18 09:12:34PM
69 posts

Capritaurus Dulcimer listed on Goodwill auction


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Thank you for the update Foundryrat! Looks like someone got a nice deal. I was wishing I could come up with a reason why I needed just one more dulcimer!
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