Forum Activity for @robin-thompson

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/27/21 12:31:22PM
1,485 posts

What Are You Working On?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@Ariane I am eager to hear what y'all have come up with!  Such a wonderful project!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/27/21 11:32:08AM
1,485 posts

Short film on luthier Charlie Glenn


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

You're most welcome, Nina!  It can be fun just learning bits here and there of our favorite little instrument.  :)

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/27/21 11:25:54AM
1,485 posts

AppalAsia - mountain dulcimer, erhu, banjo


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@dulcinina I listened to the interview yesterday evening-- so good!  And just watched this YT video (of a song I have from one of their cd's):

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/26/21 05:22:45PM
1,485 posts

AppalAsia - mountain dulcimer, erhu, banjo


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Thanks, Nina-- I'll have to check it out! 

Jeff Berman & Sue Powers played a little outdoor show with another group of which the are a part, Devilish Merry, in '19 and I got to see them in that yet would also love to see AppalAsia 'live', too.

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/26/21 10:31:03AM
1,485 posts

AppalAsia - mountain dulcimer, erhu, banjo


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions


I just watched this video from AppalAsia this morning and like it very much.  


updated by @robin-thompson: 01/26/21 10:31:34AM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/24/21 07:22:38AM
1,485 posts

VSL, Tuning and Breaking Strings


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@traildad No, EAA is not 1-5-5.  DAA is 1-5-5.

I'm not the best person to explain this because I am, really, a by-ear player.  Here goes, though.  DAA is 1-5-5 and I will try to demonstrate how this is.  To visualize it, hold your hand in front of you, palm side up.  Consider your thumb as representing D then think of your index finger as E, your middle finger as F-sharp, your ring finger as G, and your little finger as A.  The D you started with (your thumb) is 1.  Counting across your fingers in the order stated above, you arrive at your little finger, A, which is 5.

 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/23/21 10:00:52PM
1,485 posts

VSL, Tuning and Breaking Strings


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For what it's worth (and it might not be worth much), I tune to the key of A by beginning in a "home base" tuning of DAA then placing a small piece of wood under the bass string at fret 1 to raise the bass string to E-- using EAA to play in the key of A.  I have standard dulcimers of varying VSL's and tune to any tuning I wish within the limits of what the string will take.    

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/22/21 04:26:14PM
1,485 posts

Jon Pickow's last performance


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Oh, Ken, this is a treasure.  Thanks to you and to the Appalachian School of Luthiery in Hindman!  

Rest in peace, Jon Pickow.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/22/21 07:25:44AM
1,485 posts

Jerusalem Ridge


Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs

@fishdoc I've been thinking over your request and the only mountain dulcimer player who came to mind who might have a version of easy tablature is Don Pedi.  Here's a link to his Jerusalem Ridge on Bandcamp: 

https://donpedi.bandcamp.com/track/jerusalem-ridge

You could contact Don here: 

http://donpedi.com


updated by @robin-thompson: 01/22/21 08:14:08AM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/20/21 10:46:36AM
1,485 posts

Dolly on mountain dulcimer


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/17/21 01:16:00PM
1,485 posts

How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?


OFF TOPIC discussions

@lisavb I offer my deepest sympathy on the death of your friend.  And while I am sorry about your RAV4, it is good your house was spared.    

I remind myself the plague will not last forever-- history teaches us this.  There are some lovely flowers growing out of the compost pile with lots of wonderful music being made despite everything.  Music can be a balm to the weary spirit.  Keep enjoying that McSpadden and Jessica C's workshops!  (Jessica makes incredibly good music!)  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/17/21 09:45:35AM
1,485 posts

IMRAMA contrabass & Appalachian dulcimer


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions


I like this a lot!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/17/21 08:46:34AM
1,485 posts

Hungarian Citera played with a noter


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Dave, thanks a million for the links to other photos of your citera-- it's wonderful!  It'd sure be fun to play around with.  There was a sizable Hungarian population here in my little corner of SE Ohio, in old coal country.  


updated by @robin-thompson: 01/17/21 10:35:56AM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/14/21 08:42:18AM
1,485 posts

Introduce Yourself!


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@nateprentice, I liked listening to your Soundcloud link!  Welcome to FOTMD!

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/10/21 09:43:26AM
1,485 posts

Spambots on soundcloud


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I share my musical noise places, too, so understand.  :)

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/10/21 07:56:33AM
1,485 posts

Spambots on soundcloud


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Jost, don't concern yourself with the number of plays/stats on Soundcloud; I'm guessing they are really only meaningful if you are trying to make money off your recordings.  If you wish, try putting your settings there back to "Public" and if your account allows it, disable public comments.    

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/09/21 07:54:55PM
1,485 posts

Spambots on soundcloud


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Jost, I have taken to disabling comments on SoundCloud.  I, too, have experienced what you describe.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/07/21 06:32:10PM
1,485 posts

A moment of reflection


OFF TOPIC discussions

I greatly appreciate this posting, Strumelia, more than you know.  My heart is broken by both overt cruelty and casual cruelty I see displayed elsewhere on social media by people I know, both friends and relatives.  

FOTMD has been a music home for me since its earliest days.  And I always want the best for the site-- kindness and respect and encouragement among its members!  

Take care and hugs to all!     

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/06/21 10:13:44PM
1,485 posts

I got a new ukulele


Adventures with 'other' instruments...

I went to the site, James-- those instruments are just doggone cool.  Have lots of fun with yours! 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/06/21 08:58:50AM
1,485 posts

Short film on luthier Charlie Glenn


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/04/21 09:31:46AM
1,485 posts

Blue Lion Dulcimers why so Special?


Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions

Wow, @sgarrity!  You're in for a treat.  In addition to being beautiful, your Blue Lion will be smooth to play and will, I imagine, will sound as great as it looks.

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/01/21 09:09:26AM
1,485 posts

Cigar Box Guitar


Adventures with 'other' instruments...

Hey, go for a socket!  Merle Watson used a Craftsman.  :)

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/01/21 08:35:28AM
1,485 posts

Cigar Box Guitar


Adventures with 'other' instruments...

Bob, that critter sounds cool!  Have you tried using a bottleneck slide on it?  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/31/20 09:11:34AM
1,485 posts

Sad News -- RIP Ralph Lee Smith


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Ralph Lee Smith has given the mountain dulcimer world so much!  Like Ken H, I would like to have met both Jean Ritchie and Ralph yet both have now joined the ancestors.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/25/20 08:57:30AM
1,485 posts

What do you think of this one? 5 str Dulcimer with wooden tuning pegs


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Jim Good used to set up at the Vandalia Gathering on the grounds of the capitol building in WV.  He built some really pretty instruments though I have never seen one of his early ones-- this one is lovely! 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/24/20 02:51:53PM
1,485 posts

A Very Merry Christmas to all my New Friends


OFF TOPIC discussions

Wishing you all a meaningful holiday season!  Keep making music in '21, friends!

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/22/20 07:34:05AM
1,485 posts

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


OFF TOPIC discussions

@ken-hulme Huzzah!  I hope the weight loss contributes to your overall health-- as long as we're kicking it's good to feel as well as we can!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/19/20 08:03:54AM
1,485 posts

Remembering "Deputy Mo" / The Friendly Beasts


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

@slate-creek-dulcimers Santa Claus put some stuff in the mail early this year.  :)

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/11/20 09:51:02AM
1,485 posts

Remembering "Deputy Mo" / The Friendly Beasts


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Oh, my, has it been ten years since Rod died?  I remember getting home from a family gathering and seeing the sad news.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/10/20 08:09:58AM
1,485 posts



That is so cool, @robert-schuler!  I passed along the Jeffreys I had to a young folks music enthusiast and he is thrilled to have it.  Such a sweet little instrument.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/09/20 07:09:27AM
1,485 posts

one-of-a-kind Sam Rizetta mountain dulcimer


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I only know of Mr Rizetta by coming across his name in the dulcimer world.  People sell instruments for a variety of reasons-- to reduce possessions or to raise needed cash being a couple of them.  I hope if Mr Rizetta is selling for the latter reason the instrument fetches a good price.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/05/20 01:32:14PM
1,485 posts

Ewing vs Gardener


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Yes, all potato chips have differences!  There are lots of small chip makers across the country who have their devotees.  :) However, what might be, say,  too greasy to one isn't too greasy to another's taste.  

The only way to compare tones between two/among several dulcimers is to hear them.  Though I play with a noter all the time, all my instruments were not made specifically for noter play-- some were just built for unknown players who wound up owning them.    

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/05/20 09:43:49AM
1,485 posts

Ewing vs Gardener


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Nathina, the this versus that comparisons are very hard because it is all so subjective.  Mountain dulcimers are like potato chips. . . And comparing them is like comparing all the types of potato chips made by all the potato chip companies big and small.  Very hard.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/05/20 09:41:38AM
1,485 posts

Double fretboard & 6 guitar strings


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@marg That double dulcimer has such a great, powerful sound-- I like it lots! 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/04/20 04:55:33PM
1,485 posts

Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I happened to catch the film on YouTube, @ken-longfield , and thought others may like seeing like I did.  :)

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/03/20 07:02:27PM
1,485 posts

Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

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