Embarrassed: just picking out tunes
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GOT IT! Is there a guideline to moving from string to string?
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Embarrassed: just picking out tunes
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I seldom progress past my single string play.
Embarrassed: just picking out tunes
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Does anyone else hear a tune in their head and have to pick it out on the melody and middle string?
Song Identification Help
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Duane Porterfield might know.
worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day
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EXCELLENT! Thank you.
worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day
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It rained most of the day and then we ran errands.
worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day
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Another great dulcimer video!
Intermittently unable to access site
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I log in: go to groups I belong to. And it’s restricted. Now at 73 I’m no techno whiz but this is the only group I belong to where I have this problem.
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Argh! It says I’m signed in but forums I follow are restricted. This happens to me ALL the time. What am I doing WRONG?
How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?
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Dusty, are you close to the fires?
Glass Bottle Resonator Dulcimer
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Interesting sound; very nice!
worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day
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I have my T-shirt from last year.
How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?
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I look forward to Belinda fireside concerts.....
Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.
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Dulcinina, Jane and her older sister Kate play softball, are on the girls wrestling team and throw during track season.
Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.
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I prefer the intimacy of Ozark streams. I enjoy the sound of the streams and watching the braiding currents. Assuming the picture came through...my granddaughter last week.
How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?
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Our family rented a house in Southern Missourah for a trout fishing trip to Bennett Spring State Park. There were ZERO masks. The good news was fly rods create a natural 9 foot spacing even when wading. We took our own food so there was minimum contact. The kids and grandkids floated the Niangua on Friday and Saturday and only saw two other canoes. It was our first outing.
Herdim picks
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With apologies, I have no answers. This is an excellent question.
Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast In Its 5th Year
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Congratulations! Hearts of the Dulcimer is a GREAT Podcast!
Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast In Its 5th Year
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I hope I’m not the only one who listens and relistens to these great free podcasts. If you’re interested in the leading people who play. If you’re interested in the history of the dulcimer this is your podcast!!!
You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...
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Last year I two hips replaced. I took my feather dulcimer both times. The staff got a kick out of the music coming from such a small instrument.
You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...
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I think we’re the lucky ones!
You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...
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Strumelia. I just go wherever I can. It’s okay. At 72 I’m not techno savvy.
You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...
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I belong to several groups and am unable to sign on to any of them. Please help.
Finger picks that don't sound like finger picks!
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You’re correct. They are picks; not fingerpicks.
Finger picks that don't sound like finger picks!
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I use Wedgie rubber soft picks.
You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...
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Welcome to the world of no hard rules. It’s spectacular!
Homer Ledford, Bob Mize, Larry Barringer, etc.
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Bravo! The history of the mountain dulcimer is important to savor. It’s early musicians were isolated, many were magnificent musicians but didn’t read or write. Thank you!
Homer Ledford, Bob Mize, Larry Barringer, etc.
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I love the modesty of icons in small communities.
Homer Ledford, Bob Mize, Larry Barringer, etc.
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dulcinina:
In 1987 my husband had a dulcimer made for me by a local woodworker and industrial arts teacher who made dulcimers as a hobby.. I knew nothing about the dulcimer except I wanted to learn to play. A woman from my church also had a dulcimer but neither of us has cases for our instruments. She contacted Homer Ledford and he got us cases for our dulcimers. We went to his home and spent a Sunday afternoon with him. We couldn't play worth a darn but he was so gracious. He explained things to us and showed us his workshop. I had no idea how important he was in the dulcimer world. I saw him many times playing at art festivals in Berea, KY. Meeting him is one of my fondest memories. Nina
My dulcimers stay out all of the time
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Yes! We have a humidifier attached to our furnace and keep water boiling on the stove in our small home. The humidity stays at about 40%.
My dulcimers stay out all of the time
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Yep, string side up! There’s a Dulcimer everywhere I sit.
My dulcimers stay out all of the time
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My dulcimers lay on tables, on my music stand, lean against the bookcase or on the bed. How do you dust them and keep them?
Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast In Its 5th Year
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Please! Keep them coming!
Hearts Of The Dulcimer Podcast In Its 5th Year
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Nina Zanetti’s fingerpicking style is almost hypnotic. Like all of the Hearts of the Dulcimer podcast this is special.
This is Podcast number 45. Each is approximately 30 minutes. 45 divided by 2; approximately 22.5 hours. PLUS the 55 minute Hearts of the Dulcimer DVD makes for almost a 24 hour Hearts of the Dulcimer binge!
e-bow
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I feel an affinity for my dulcimers. I don’t play that well but I think we belong together.
You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...
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Gimme a call. My wife is right. I have at least two lifetimes supplies of most of the materials and hooks.
You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...
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At 72 my hands are really important. My Zen moments are playing my dulcimers and harmonicas and tying flies.
You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...
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My wife; the art teacher has always used super glue.
You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...
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Every day is a gift: celebrate.