Forum Activity for @richard-streib

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
07/24/21 08:20:14PM
231 posts

fingerstyle playing on a budget


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It seems a number of people have purchased dulcimers as an impulse buy, take them home with the intent of learning to play, never get around to it, and store the dulcimer away.

I have purchased no less than 6 second hand dulcimers which appeared to have been played little if at all. One had the pick and noter sealed in a little envelope which had never been opened and the string sale tag still tied to the instrument.

So it is possible to get a "used" dulcimer which has not been used much at all.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
07/18/21 07:05:46PM
231 posts

The Positive Thread...


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Great story Kenl. Thanks for sharing it.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
07/15/21 11:39:21AM
231 posts

Ukulele Pegs for a dulcimer


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Looks mighty good. Congrats on your good work and learning experience.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
07/12/21 01:36:15PM
231 posts

New Dulcimore


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions


 A picture of a new dulcimore beautifully crafted by Dulcimore Dan. This is his Dulcimore model.

Poplar body with cherry stapleboard, tuning pegs, headstock and tail block. Traditional with staple frets, fiddle edges, no extra frets, set up and tuned Gdd. A real beauty to the eye and to the ear.

If they ever develop a vaccine for Dulcimer Acquisition Disorder, I'll refuse to take it.


Dulcimore by Dulcimore Dan.jpg Dulcimore by Dulcimore Dan.jpg - 63KB
Richard Streib
@richard-streib
07/04/21 06:39:20PM
231 posts

Ukulele Pegs for a dulcimer


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One of the builders on this site might be willing to fix the holes so the new tuning machines will work. Would involve shipping dulcimer and tuning machines and waiting to get it back.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
06/12/21 09:12:22PM
231 posts

Awarding the "giveaway dulcimore" in Berea!


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Great photo John and great dulcimore given to Diane. Contrats Diane. Enjoy your dulcimore

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
06/01/21 08:28:07PM
231 posts

My mom’s teardrop dulcimer


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That is a beautiful dulcimer. Best of luck finding out more about it.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
05/12/21 06:45:12PM
231 posts

Making a dulcimer humidity resistant?


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How wonderful of you to build your sister a dulcimer. I would think if she has a reasonably "tight" house and does not live with the windows open all the time, the dulcimer may be protected enough kept inside. As exciting as it sounds to sit by the beach to  play I probably would not do that. I live in NC with 95% humidity much of the summer with no problem imparted to my dulcimers kept inside the house.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
05/12/21 03:11:35PM
231 posts

What examples do you use to explain what a dulcimer is?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

You raise a good question. Since you do not always have audiovisual tools at hand perhaps, perhaps a 50 mm x 75 mm picture or photo laminated in plastic you could carry on your person. You might could do front and back, one side the dulcimer the other side someone seated playing it.

As for sound, you have discovered that the dulcimer is capable of many voices. To me its sweetest voice is on a slower song. Perhaps a dulcimer sound clip of a slower melodic song well known to the people of Spain could be loaded to your phone to share the sound that way.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
05/01/21 07:39:48PM
231 posts

Choosing Strings


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

If you check some online companies you may be able to specify shipping in a small package by USPS and hopefully the parcel will fit in your mailbox which I assume is secure.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
04/29/21 04:46:51PM
231 posts

How Many Dulcimers Do You Own?


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Susie, thanks for starting the thread. I am sure many of us enjoyed it, whether we participated or not.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
04/28/21 07:57:29PM
231 posts

Favorite stands/storage?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Here is a four place stand I have. Another sideways picture


4 Place Stand02.jpg 4 Place Stand02.jpg - 1.1MB

updated by @richard-streib: 04/28/21 07:57:50PM
Richard Streib
@richard-streib
04/28/21 07:52:35PM
231 posts

Favorite stands/storage?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Here is one I use. No pets in the house to disturb it. Sorry the picture is sideways. It is correct on it's original file.


Dulcimore Stand 01 by Dulcimore Dan.jpg Dulcimore Stand 01 by Dulcimore Dan.jpg - 1.5MB

updated by @richard-streib: 04/28/21 07:53:30PM
Richard Streib
@richard-streib
04/24/21 04:00:56PM
231 posts

Rest in Peace, Larkin Bryant


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

So sad to lose another in our greater dulcimer family.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
04/21/21 07:36:49PM
231 posts

The Positive Thread...


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Venni, so glad you have recovered. COVID is wicked.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
04/21/21 06:45:18PM
231 posts

Warren May Maple Dulcimer


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To me the dark spot looks like it is in the wood.

Does not appear to have a 13.5 fret. The 6.5 will not be a problem. As you learn, you just have to remember it is there. I play a dulcimore without a 6.5 fret most of the time then if I pick up my only one with the 6.5 fret, it takes me a few minutes to remember it is there.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
04/08/21 01:52:01PM
231 posts

How Many Dulcimers Do You Own?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I now have 12 including 2 zitters both with staple frets. Most of mine are traditional style with staple frets, several with wooden tuners. Only one with a 6 1/2 fret.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
03/26/21 07:28:51AM
231 posts

FOTMD needs your support


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I encourage all who use the forum to help support it.

It's really simple. If you enjoy the forum and it benefits you, you really ought to support it. A lot of things in life are note free, and the forum is not really meant to be a handout. After all we pay for other things we enjoy--groceries, pro baseball, movies, concerts, bowling, dulcimers, dulcimer festivals etc.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
03/26/21 07:23:08AM
231 posts

How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?


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So sorry Venni to hear of your disease. COVID is wicked. Take care of yourself and get well soon.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
03/25/21 08:02:19PM
231 posts

Ron Ewing dulcimer thoughts?


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Ron builds a great dulcimer.

I owned a couple of Ron's dulcimers over the years, a 6 string dulcimette and a standard style. Great craftsmanship, superior balanced sound, beautiful wood and very easy to work with if you want something special made. Most people really like his dulcimers and there are not many for sale. I got rid of mine simply because I chose to move to the old style traditional dulcimer with staple frets, wood tuners, and primarily 1-5-5 tuning with diatonic fretbpard without any added frets. The owner of the standard still plays it regularly as far as I know. The dulcimette was donated to a charity auction to raise money for a student scholarship to attend a major dulcimer festival.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
03/23/21 03:21:39PM
231 posts

McSpadden v. Folkcraft?


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So good to hear. Enjoy your cherry McSpadden. She may get crabby on days you don't have time to give her the attention she craves.winker

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
03/09/21 04:43:46PM
231 posts

Newspaper Article


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Thanks for sharing Kenl. Great program. I agree there needs to be more programs along this line.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
03/03/21 08:03:06PM
231 posts

The Positive Thread...


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Awesome great news Ken.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
02/27/21 03:06:31PM
231 posts

Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Wow. That cleaned up really nice. The wood is beautiful whatever species it is.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
02/27/21 01:25:17PM
231 posts

Show Us Your Pets!


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The blessings of cats.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
02/27/21 01:23:18PM
231 posts

Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

That is a beautiful dulcimer @deweylandrum . What a wonderful gift from your father. Best wishes as you learn to play. You have come to the right place to get your questions answered.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
02/24/21 06:16:05PM
231 posts

John Frazier dulcimer


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Its always nice to learn of different builders. I have not heard of this one. Let us know when you find out more information.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
02/15/21 05:31:44PM
231 posts

How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?


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Yes Strumelia, well worth trip. The more folks who get the vaccine the closer we get to at least a little of normalcy. It'll still be months probably before enough are vaccinated for it to be normal to be realistic. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
02/01/21 08:25:58PM
231 posts

How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?


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As Kusani said, this is a vicious disease, and now a mutated more infectious strain is being found in many states.

Our extended family has lost two members to COVID. It is frustrating that some people think it is a hoax. I'm sorry. The MD will not write "hoax" on a death certificate. Those who won't follow precautions and those who think it is not real need to see the wicked suffering many people go through battling this disease.

My prayers are with all who have the disease, the families who have lost loved ones and the heroes in the medical arena treating this disease day after day.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
02/01/21 08:20:23PM
231 posts

How to get adhesive residue off a fretboard?


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The key is to know the finish. Plain cooking oil will work. If it is rubbed oil finish any oil my be useful. Just dry it well when finished and buff it out a little.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
01/28/21 09:14:26AM
231 posts

What Are You Working On?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

[quote="John W. McKinstry"]

Hi Jill,  Good to hear from you.  Yes, I have posted "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" in the video section of FOTMD.  I take comfort in playing the old hymns and often play them as a personal meditation time.

John, I too play some of the old hymns for my personal worship and meditation. Try to do that every time I play.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
12/05/20 07:52:13PM
231 posts

My voyage to the lute guitar (and mountain dulcimer as well)


Adventures with 'other' instruments...

Thanks for  your post @jost. Again welcome to the forum. We'll help you along all we can.

Richard Streib
@richard-streib
11/21/20 08:43:24PM
231 posts

How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?


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Perhaps on a more serious note about COVID.  Some members of the forum have contracted this disease, some with mild symptoms some seriously ill, even on life support for a while.

I have heard some folks who think this pandemic is just something that is made up. But make believe does not kill people. This virus is real, it is serious and it is deadly.

My plea is that we all would act with consideration toward others and wear our masks, limit our gatherings, keep our distance and stay home when we don't need to go out. We can limit the further spread of the virus by following the advice of the scientists who are studying this beast. Let's just do it!

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