Forum Activity for @robin-thompson

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
06/18/15 12:56:53PM
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CD, I know Strumelia has spent countless hours over the past many months working for this much-needed move. . . I know I am grateful for all she's done!  

 

Back when Deputy Mo was Strumelia's right-hand man, the two of them worked together to be sure FOTMD was a friendly, welcoming place. . . Rod will never be forgotten

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
06/10/15 10:31:22PM
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I'll keep my eyes open for the video, Tom!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
06/10/15 07:11:05AM
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Nice-looking small instrument!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
05/31/15 08:52:59PM
1,570 posts



My favorite banjo joke could be adapted:Two musicians and a banjo (mountain dulcimer) player walk into a bar. . . :)
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
05/24/15 08:37:36PM
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Dillon, if the right person sees your instrument I'm guessing it could fetch $650. Keith Young built nice instruments and your is especially stunning looking.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
05/24/15 09:37:51AM
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Sure is a beauty, Dillon!My KYoung dulcimer was built in '77 and it's a treasure!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
05/23/15 10:44:06AM
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electronic tuners people use
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I like my Peterson clip tuner. It was pricey and I mainly bought it for use on my bowed dulcimers yet use it on all my instruments.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
05/18/15 08:36:14AM
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It's a beauty, for sure!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
05/17/15 03:49:07PM
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So if Jesus came to dinner, what would you play?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

After Hangman's Reel, I'd play Jesus an original tune or two that Mark & I put together. So I wouldn't have to change tuning to change keys, I'd offer our Quittin' Time at Essex Mine since it's also in the key of A and tell Jesus how each of Mark's grandfathers worked at Essex Mine at one time or another.PS- Not that I think our original tunes are so great-- it'd just be fun to play them for Jesus! :)
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
05/16/15 11:12:03AM
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So if Jesus came to dinner, what would you play?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I'd be playing Jesus some fiddle tunes! Likely, I'd tune to the key of A and play Hangman's Reel for starters-- it's such a fun tune and I like the AABBCCDD structure.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
04/26/15 04:28:58PM
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Mountain Dulcimer Cd's you like to listen too.
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Bill Graves- Sugar in the Coffee (lap dulcimer makes up a portion of the recordings)Jean Ritchie- The Most Dulcimer (nice vocals, too)
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/29/15 09:10:04PM
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.024-.016-.014--- Sounds good but too heavy?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Wow! Thanks for the info, Rob. I like all those tunings.

Rob N Lackey said:

DAA, Robin, and EAA for mixolydian. In fact, I believe I've gone up to DAc for a little minor action

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/29/15 07:22:05PM
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.024-.016-.014--- Sounds good but too heavy?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Rob, I can go to DAA yet like the sound of CGG with this set-up. How high have you tund with similar gauges?

Rob N Lackey said:

I would think they'd be fine, Robin. I've used similar gauges and the instruments have been fine.

Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/29/15 03:46:20PM
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.024-.016-.014--- Sounds good but too heavy?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Hey, friends--My dulcimer's just been strung with, bass to treble, .024- .016-.014 and the sound's good in CGG. I've never gone this heavy with the gauges across the whole fretboard before and am wondering whether I can do my lap dulcimer harm by going this heavy?Thanks for your thoughts!Robin
updated by @robin-thompson: 06/11/15 07:42:55AM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
05/13/15 12:41:42PM
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Hello and a little info
OFF TOPIC discussions

High fives from us, Dana!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
04/30/15 10:12:07PM
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Hello and a little info
OFF TOPIC discussions

Dana, I hope all continues to go well with treatment. You remain in my thoughts!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/28/15 07:59:23PM
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Hello and a little info
OFF TOPIC discussions

Dana, Mark and I both will keep you in our thoughts and send our love to you and Jim. I hope you will get some much-needed rest!Hugs,Robin
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
03/01/15 01:39:31PM
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It looks as though that fretboard might have been a later addition, Quinn.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/13/15 04:01:24PM
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Charley, I do more audio recording anymore and am using the Zoom H2 we've had for some years now. Our video recorder is also a Zoom.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/09/15 04:52:53PM
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Dulcimers are faithful friends; mine wait until I'm ready for them.Happy strumming, Charley!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
02/09/15 11:45:38AM
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Charley, do let us know when you take the plunge! :)
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/31/15 09:35:48AM
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Sweet score, Nicholas! Mr. May's instruments are wonderful. The time I visited his shop, it was a real treat.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/31/15 11:18:19AM
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Joe, how neat that you got to speak with the builder himself!
updated by @robin-thompson: 02/14/16 11:01:48PM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
01/01/15 09:43:25AM
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Post your favorite song
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Noah, I'm a fan of Appalachian old-time music and really love some of the music that's come out of West Virginia. One of my favorites out of WV is a tune called Cherry River Line.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/22/14 06:52:51PM
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Larry, no maker's name is coming to mind. Perhaps someone will see the photo and the "MH" will ring a bell?Happy strumming!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/19/14 08:51:13PM
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Hi, Larry! Could you post a photo or two of your new-to-you dulcimer?
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/10/14 11:50:29AM
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The Dulcimer in Eastern Kentucky Videos
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Thanks a bunch for the link, Ken L! I look forward to getting to watch the videos and seeing Mike in them!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
12/09/14 05:37:33PM
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New Doug Berch Dulcimer :)
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Susie, your Berch is beautiful!Doug is a wonderful player, builder, and, most importantly, a wonderful person. I don't yet own one of Doug's instruments though I'd like to someday.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
11/11/14 02:52:26PM
1,570 posts

Video Links for the Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Hey, thanks for putting these links all in one place, Rob!I've enjoyed all I've had a chance to see from the gathering and look forward to exploring the links above.Thank you to all contributed!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
11/02/14 07:04:20PM
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CD,Rod certainly lives in the hearts and minds of many here and at EverythingDulcimer. He was a treasure.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
10/29/14 06:25:52PM
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CD, I'm thinking Rod is playing some of the Sacred Harp tunes he put together in the months before he died. . .And when we would have our online potlucks here at FOTMD, Rod could be counted on to bring Mountain Dew. :)
RIP, Deputy Mo.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
10/19/14 08:03:41PM
1,570 posts



Hi, Graham--So good to have you become part of FOTMD. You have fine musical instruments! It is hard to imagine having 50 dulcimers all in one place. :)PS- I went to grad school in Roanoke. Pretty country!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
10/19/14 11:11:48AM
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Terry, I hope your journey with the mountain dulcimer is a fun one!
updated by @robin-thompson: 02/17/16 10:27:27AM
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
10/19/14 11:15:37AM
1,570 posts



Theresa,McSpadden dulcimers are favorites of many players. Fingerpicking produces some very relaxing sounds and the act of doing it can be soothing, too.It's good to have you become part of FOTMD!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
10/15/14 06:54:45PM
1,570 posts

Before and After
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

That is a neat picture, Bob-- your fat- waisted dulcimers are beauties!I am glad I was required to take wood shop & industrial arts, art, and cooking & sewing in Junior High School.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
10/04/14 09:38:07PM
1,570 posts

Question about keys and modes
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Hi, Tumbleweed! I'm a by- ear player and am not good at "talking" music. That said, you may not need to switch keys yet may wish to try the same key with a different tuning. For example, for noter/drone play you can re- tune from DAdd to DAAA or DdAA and remain in the key of D with your key note at fret 3.I experiment with different tunings to work out how to get a tune to lay out well on the fretboard. Not everything lays- out well. :)Hope this helps!
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