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Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/06/20 05:28:45PM
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1976 jazz recording including mountain dulcimer


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Oh, yes, please post a photo if you find it, @rob-n-lackey!  I have a little Jeffreys and it has a cool sound.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/06/20 04:25:42PM
1,483 posts

1976 jazz recording including mountain dulcimer


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According to my fb friend Ryan, McCoy Tyner passed away today.  Ryan posted this recording to honor Mr Tyner's passing.


updated by @robin-thompson: 03/06/20 04:26:14PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/26/20 08:20:30PM
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Lucy Wise - Walking Out


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Y'all are most welcome!  I know I enjoyed watching.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/25/20 09:20:58PM
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NPR piece about sound in the Hagia Sophia


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I'm glad you fellows liked the piece.  I just listened to it again.  Wow.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/25/20 06:22:28PM
1,483 posts

banjo and mountain dulcimer hybrid from Gary Gallier


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I love the tone of this instrument and the tune he plays.  And it's cool to hear Gary discuss the build.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/24/20 10:15:40AM
1,483 posts

David Schnaufer


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Hi!  I'm one of the moderators here and for your own privacy, we encourage members to share private information such as phone numbers and email addresses through private message.  

I wish you the best with your very cool project!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/23/20 12:58:01PM
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NPR piece about sound in the Hagia Sophia


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Put on your headphones and shut your eyes.  :)

https://www.npr.org/2020/02/22/808404928/listen-the-sound-of-the-hagia-sophia-more-than-500-years-ago?fbclid=IwAR3qDRNITCCc5EpzyjeMYAWrLO9w76JHn1CBcunLC2ln1j4Ii_qGh6fRrjs

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/20/20 07:31:08AM
1,483 posts

Any banjo players out there?


Adventures with 'other' instruments...

I have a little 3-string banjo built by Michael Fox, called a Dulcijo.  The dulci portion of the name refers to the tunings used-- typical mountain dulcimer tunings-- but it is definitely a little banjo.  Nice & cool little instrument!

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/14/20 05:47:16PM
1,483 posts

Epinette


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That looks cool, Hobbyhorse-- if you were my neighbor, I'd be knocking on your door to ask whether I could borrow it.  :) I've never tried to play an epinette yet would really like to.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/11/20 08:32:13PM
1,483 posts

Tell us about your VERY FIRST dulcimer


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Your J Amburgey looks great, @appalachiandreamer!  Thanks a million for sharing the photos-- I enjoyed seeing them!

 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/11/20 03:13:12PM
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Introduce Yourself!


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@Appalachiandreamer Yes, please post your Amburgey photo!  Also, I misread your comment about MJAmburgey-- my mistake.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/11/20 07:28:38AM
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Introduce Yourself!


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Welcome, @scott-collier & @Appalachiandreamer!  

Scott, Bob G makes beautiful instruments-- enjoy your visit!  

AD, A Jethro Amburgey and  MJethro Amburgey-- wow!  Enjoy them!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/07/20 08:29:26AM
1,483 posts

L Wright covers D Schnaufer on a Mose Scrivner little md


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updated by @robin-thompson: 02/07/20 11:08:34AM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/29/20 08:54:33AM
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My dulcimers stay out all of the time


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Susie's posting reminded me how I should have added that most of our instruments live in cases when they are not being played.  Yes, I keep 3 out.  I never said how many are in cases. angel grin

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/29/20 07:25:00AM
1,483 posts

My dulcimers stay out all of the time


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I keep 3 instruments out.  As far as humidifying goes, a large pan of water is on our free-standing gas stove (heater) all the time and I fill old coffee mugs with water to keep by the instruments themselves.  I know the humidity level in the house is pretty good because I'm not getting snapped with sparks when touching some objects or petting the dogs.  

Mark keeps 2 guitars out-- a steel string and a nylon string.  Again, I keep a coffee mug with water right by those left out.  He rotates his steel string guitars so none of them are out all the time; those in cases are humidified in-case.

As far as dusting them. . .  Well, I brush stuff off my instruments from time to time with my hand.  :) 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/28/20 07:50:57PM
1,483 posts

Guitar project


Adventures with 'other' instruments...

Wow, Ken, that looks really good-- I should know because there are lots of its relatives around our house here.  :) Mark really likes his 12-fret design guitars. I look forward to seeing further photos!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/27/20 07:21:46PM
1,483 posts

Lucy Wise - Walking Out


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Anne Bowman shared this on fb and I enjoyed it lots!  Mountain dulcimer, whistle, bass, and vocals.  


updated by @robin-thompson: 02/22/20 10:51:13PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/25/20 07:11:56PM
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David Olney, age 71


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Truly, that's sad about your best buddy. 

Though I was just an elementary school kid, I remember the name Arthur Rubenstein.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/25/20 05:39:11PM
1,483 posts

David Olney, age 71


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Wow, Salt, that's pretty special how you got to meet lots of performers for your college's newspaper!  Nice for you to have such memories.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/25/20 02:53:48PM
1,483 posts

e-bow


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@marg Thanks for the report!  I'm nowhere near a store that might have an E-Bow to try so it's nice to get your take on trying it out. 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/24/20 06:47:28PM
1,483 posts

David Olney, age 71


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@salt-springs Did you ever see David Olney play in person?  

@irene I'll have to check out the video you recommended.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/24/20 05:07:23PM
1,483 posts

e-bow


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

If anybody gives an E-Bow a go on a non-amplified instrument, I'd be interested in hearing about what you learn.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/24/20 12:39:24PM
1,483 posts

Everything Dulcimer - Closing Down.


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I, too, send the new Everything Dulcimer site best wishes!  My life is crazy with still having caregiving responsibilities and I can't join another forum yet I am sure the new ED will offer lots of good things to the lovers of all things Dulcimer.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/22/20 09:21:50PM
1,483 posts

Hungarian Citera played with a noter


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I'm happy you enjoyed this, friends!  

I have no idea whether Citera is usually played with a noter or not.  This sure sounds like dance music to me.  However, the folks directly behind the young woman playing didn't seem to be toe-tapping or anything to indicate they were ready to break out into dance.  :) 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/20/20 01:38:19PM
1,483 posts

Hungarian Citera played with a noter


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This was brought to my attention by Facebook postings from Steve Seifert and Dean Robinson (Elvensong).  This young woman's play is jaw-dropping and wonderful!  


updated by @robin-thompson: 01/17/21 07:37:00AM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/20/20 11:22:24AM
1,483 posts

David Olney, age 71


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I read the account of David Olney's passing from a woman who was on stage with him at the time of his death.  His chin went to his chest and all thought, at first, he was just pausing. . . We should all be so lucky as to go so easily.  Rest in peace, David Olney.    

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/16/20 10:01:57PM
1,483 posts

Embedded video from YouTube not showing up?


Site QUESTIONS ? How do I...?

@glowhazel Try just copying the YT link and pasting it in the message box-- a straight copy and paste (not using the "source code" link). 


updated by @robin-thompson: 01/16/20 10:02:35PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/16/20 04:44:45PM
1,483 posts

Berea 2020 Traditional Gathering Registration Now Open


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@ken-hulme You may wish to edit your posting to make your email and mailing address available by pm.  Just a thought.

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/12/20 04:04:59PM
1,483 posts

"Musical Spring 2020" online calendar


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Looking forward to this!  I marvel at your talents, Ariane.

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/11/20 06:31:43PM
1,483 posts

North Carolina dulcimers getting media attention


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Thanks for the link, Dusty!  I hope no one feels the need to correct the fretboards being referred to as "necks".  Our humble instrument is a wonderful thing.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/06/20 10:15:06PM
1,483 posts

TEDx talk and music by the great Jerry Rockwell


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@hugssandi & @gordon-hardy Jerry Rockwell used to live in a county adjoining the one in which I live.  For some years, he hosted an annual little dulcimer fest. . . Jerry is a fine luthier-- I own a couple instruments he made-- and a great player and innovator.  I found his TEDx talk inspiring, too, Gordon!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/06/20 06:18:26PM
1,483 posts

Your next performance?


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You're fab-o in my book, @hugssandi!  <3

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/05/20 07:39:16PM
1,483 posts

Your next performance?


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I just got to watch, Sandi!  You all did such a lovely job on such a pretty tune.  Your little Wren really has nice tone which blends and balances well in ensemble; Preston had you mic'd just right!  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/05/20 04:33:02PM
1,483 posts

Your next performance?


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I haven't seen your play-- soon to head out on my evening walk-- yet am proud of you, @hugssandi!  It is a special thing to play at Epiphany.  <3


updated by @robin-thompson: 01/05/20 04:33:41PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/03/20 12:39:11PM
1,483 posts

Practice tips


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@lisa-golladay I also find recording helpful, a useful tool which gives meaningful feedback; I can hear relative weaknesses and strengths in what I'm doing.  

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/03/20 11:59:59AM
1,483 posts

Practice tips


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Though I don't do scales or "practice" in any disciplined way, I am always working on skills.  Even though I've been playing noter style for a long time now, my noter skills can always improve-- long slides smoothly, using slides to bring emotion to a tune, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and on. . . 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/31/19 06:29:06PM
1,483 posts

America's Musical Heritage


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If you go through the course, Greg, please give us an overview? 

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/30/19 10:58:17AM
1,483 posts

Intonation


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@david-messenger Perhaps this link may be of help: 

https://fotmd.com/strumelia/group_discuss/2594/just-vs-equal-temperament

I'm guessing you're wondering about the Warren May instrument. . . 

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