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John Henry..thought I'd share

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welcome home.. John glad to hear that you're as good as new.. we are all glad to see you back.. and I'm sure all your dulcimers await you...

John Henry..thought I'd share

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Dana and any one else want to send John a card ... here is his home address

John H. Crocker

30 Court Road

Horfield

Bristol BS7 OBT

England

Dana R. McCall said:

Does anyone out there have John Henry's address? I love to send him a Get Well card.

John Henry..thought I'd share

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I received an email from John's granddaughter.. she stated that he had been in the hospital for the last couple weeks and may be there another week.. just thought I let all you know.. please add him to your in prayers..thanks Rod

updated by @rod-westerfield: 08/01/23 08:52:55PM

Giving Thanks

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yes Dusty it is a blessing to have such a place as here that we can gather together to share our interest in this great instrument. A place where we all help spread the joy of making music...

Your favorite dulcimer case!

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yeah but my case is easily identifiable...

mine's the one with the big Mountain Dew patch on it...

Your favorite dulcimer case!

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I have that same case Strumelia... it's the main case I use when transporting my dulcimers. From talking to my friends at Cedar Creek these case are no longer made... I also have several cases like Robin T's that I use quite often.. my case choice its depends on what I'm doing or going... usually it winds up be multiple case use.. you know ya can't really leave any behind..

Strumelia said:

I use a double case usually. I don't know whether this one is made anymore, but I love the very dense foam padding it has. I found only this one head-on picture of it online, but I can't find where it's sold anymore. It's very square at the ends, and has one pouch for stuff on the outside. It protects my two dulcimers very well. Anyone else have this one?

***THREE CHEERS for Robin Thompson !!!***

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I say two thumbs up... thanks for everything Robin... way to go.

Jim..I would call myself a melody droner... I play almost all the time with my fingers. Many... many years ago I started with a noter.. and I still play with one on occasions. I personally like the the feel I get from playing with my fingers, but after years of playing my fingers are nicely callused also. So my answer to you is simple... do what ever is comfortable to you.. big thing is to enjoy your playing.. if your not having fun and doing it comfortably you will stop playing it.. so just enjoy and have fun learning the mountain dulcimer..

FOTMD 1000 members almost here...!

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It's party time... wow 1000 members... 3 cheers for Strumelia..CHEER, CHEER, CHEERwhat a site...glad I took a break from my work to see that me made this goal...

FOTMD 1000 members almost here...!

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How true, how true Robin... I agree 1000% Robin Thompson said:

Visitors, if you've not yet joined FOTMD, you're missing out! Join FOTMD! When you do, you'll immediately become better-looking, have whiter teeth, become ambidextrous, and gain hundreds of friends. Well, only one of these things is true but it's the best thing on the list! :-)

***THREE CHEERS for Bill Lewis!***

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Way to go Bill...

900+ Members

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another century mark meet... less than 100 to go for 1000... guess since we didn't plan a party for 900, we'll have to plan a big party for the 1 year anniversary...

FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !

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yes Happy Annv.. or birthday to all... this site has grown greatly, and is an inspiration to dulcimer players old and new.. thanks to all who participate and add to the encouragement of all players..

FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !

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rah rah... yeah.. way to go.. does that mean it's PARTY time again..

Love

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ah shucks... we love ya and what you have done to bring us all together....

800!?!!

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oh I specialize in dulcimer related obsessive-compulsive disorder, but probably not the help ya might want... remember you can never have enough dulcimers.. take 1 or 2 and call me in the morning.. boy this food is good pass those burgers this way please... John get out of that white dew

800!?!!

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PARTY PARTY PARTY... now pass that food but on the serious side... a round of applause and congrats to our fearless leader Strumelia.. glad ya took the step and started FOTMD.. look at the family you have grown. And we will only continue to grow.. now wheres my mtn dew..

800!?!!

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Robin Thompson said:

I make a decent whole wheat crust pizza in a cast iron skillet. Trouble is, only got one skillet. So, I'm thinking I'll need to borrow 199 skillets.

Robin I know there are at least 6 if not more iron skillets in our garage.. you're more than welcome to borrow them.. that just leaves about 193 more to get...

my favorite saying that I tell all my students... "What are those things on the dulcimer head called... TUNERS .... not FINE TUNERS "..so yes by all means try other tunings... you will find that some dulcimers sing better in different keys.. have fun.. and sure you will break strings.. but they are not that expensive..

Sam said:

Dear Lisa, Rod and Paul;

Thanks for the great responses. As beginners, we search for guidance, if we're very, very lucky, we find those of you with the patience, knowledge and wisdom to offer the help and encouragement we need.

Sam

Sam that's what it is all about... helping others... one thing I tell my students and others... I have taken classes from Don Pedi, Linda Brockinton, Steve Seifert, Steve Eulberg and the list can go on.. but I'll never be another any one of these.. we must learn from all them, then develop your playing style and techniques..and become you....

Strumelia said:

I think people and things are all unique combinations anyway- none of us really fits perfectly into a generalization, but we can be generalized when all our 'uniquenesses' are thrown together. hmm...tricky concept to understand.

like wow that's heavy sister... but I agree with it and Randy... I'm glad for all the different styles of play because as Randy said the main thing is to your music, your style how ever you want to play... and I hope many people will be open to trying to use those things on the top of our dulcimers as "TUNERS" not "FINE" tuners for DAA or DAd try other keys and other modes find what fits you and your dulcimer... so lets all play on...

Party Time coming for 700 !!

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yep John H.. I have 2 - 55 gallons drums reserved.. cause like ya say the numbers getting larger means more supplies..p.s. I have a guard all ready arrange to watch the other dew this time John

Party Time coming for 700 !!

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way to go.. I like party time... I brought some no bake cookies, peanut butter cookies and some Mountain Dew.. don't worry John got this one covered...

Party Time coming for 700 !!

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cool I'm ready... was for supper Grandpa.... lol

If you could only keep ONE of your dulcimers....

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wow... only one... you sure I can't have 2.. if I had to I would keep my Cedar Creek Walnut Classic.. these has always been my old faithful go to dulcimer.. it has a blood wood top with walnut side and bottom..

but a close 2nd would be my HX Dulcimer that I bought that is named for my Dad...

Ten Commandments of Jamming

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actually it's Brockinton .... Hunter Walker said:

Brockington* sorry! :)

Hunter Walker said:

I thought this was very very funny! Linda Brockingtin sent this to me! :)

Ten Commandments of Jamming

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Hunter.. yep I got it from Linda... Hunter Walker said:

I thought this was very very funny! Linda Brockingtin sent this to me! :)

Ten Commandments of Jamming

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The Ten Commandments of Jamming
(with a few apologies to the Old Testament)

I Thou shalt not come to the jam to impresseth others with thine owntalent for this is an abomination. The music shall be the star aroundwhich all musicians rotateth and not viceth-verseth! Attempts to makethine own star shine, shall surely lead thee into darkness!

II Thou shalt not forsake the beat. Thou shalt not speed up nor slowdown accidentally when playing a tune for this shall be considered anabomination.

III Thou shalt arrange thyself in a small circle so that thou mayest seeand mayest hear all the other musicians. Thou shalt listen with thineears to the songs and shall attempt to play in one accord with thegroup. Also, thou shalt lift up thine eyes to look about thee, lestthere be some visual sign that someone endeavoureth to render untothee.

IV Thou shalt play softly when someone lifteth his voice in song, when theguitar taketh a break, and when thou knowest not what thou art doing.

V Thou shalt play in tune! Tune thine instrument well and tune it often withthine electric tuner lest the sound that emanateth from thineinstrument be unclean!

VI Thou shalt commence and cease playing each tune as one, so that the noiseyou make be a joyful noise and is not an abomination. Whensoever amusician sticketh forth his foot, as though he were afflicted with acramp in the fatted calf, thou must complete the rest of that verse andthen cease. Thou shalt stick out thine own foot or else lift up thyvoice, crying, "This is it!" or "Last time!" if thou hast been the oneto begin the song and it hath been played sufficient times over. If theone who beginneth a tune, endeth it not by one of these signs, then themusic goeth on in repetitious fashion until the listeners shall say,"Hark, it all soundeth the same!"

VII Thou shalt concentrate and shalt not confound the music by mixing up the "A"part with the "B" part. Most songs, but not all, proceedeth by theancient law: "AABB". But, if thou sinneth in this regard or make anymistake that is unclean, thou mayest atone not by stopping, nay, but byreentering the song at the proper place and playing on. Thy fellowmusicians will support thee in this regard.

VIII Thou shalt be ever mindful of the key that the banjo is tuned in, and shallplay many tunes in that key, for the banjo is but a lowly instrumentand must needfully be retuned every time there is a key change.

IX Thou shalt speak gentle words of encouragement to those nourished on themilk of music, but not the meat, lest a harsh word turn oneagain to the darkness that is pop music.

X Thou shalt not, by thyself, commence noodling off on a tune that the othermusicians knoweth not, unless asked or unless thou art teaching thattune for this is an abomination, and the other musicians shall not holdthee blameless, and shall strike thee from their computer lists, yea,unto the third and fourth generation.

- Author Unknown

Just had to share this sure a few don't fit .. any way... many are very true..

updated by @rod-westerfield: 08/03/23 02:24:38PM

Susan a few that come to mind... are Swing Low Sweet Chariot, I have decided to follow Jesus.. any of the old spirituals will work.. I've heard Amazing Grace done this way as well... I'll keep thinking and looking for more..
updated by @rod-westerfield: 01/20/16 11:08:47PM

How many dulcimers do you own... lets see the lists..

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well hmmm.. I can add 2 more to list... I pickup 2 Cedar Creek dulcimers tomorrow.. I plan to use this a loaners for students... the list continues to grow.. :) :)

How many dulcimers do you own... lets see the lists..

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Actually you have me beat Linda.. in my 18 one is my daughters.. and the 2 loaners are just loaned to me... so that makes me 15.. so with your new one you win... at least till I get another.. :) :) Linda Jo brockinton said:

Hey Rod:
1. Mcspadden Maple Custom
2. Mcspadden Maple Custom
3. Mcspadden Koa Custom
4.Mcspadden Cherry Custom
5. Mcspadden Baratone
6. Mcspadden Ginger
7. Mcspadden Banjo Dulcimer
8. Clemmer Banjo Dulcimer
9. Greibhaus Maple Electric
10. Cripple Creek Kit (my first)
11. Old Time Dulcimer found in flee market estimated 1850(pics. on my site)Don Pedi has borrowed for now
12. Walnut Mcspadden (for sale) 2005 played 3 times
13. Zeke dulcimer from Mt View Walnut with Buckeye top
14. Old time galax style dulcimer from Hughes Co. in Coloroda bought on Ebay
15.Old dulcimer bought on ebay just says "Folks" inside
Think thats it bidding on a 1970 Mcspadden now made by Lynn MCspadden number 1000 my last one was 52,000.
Guess you got me beat Rod,lol.
16. A Bob Magowan ordered don't think that is spelled right. Been on the list for a yr, finally my turn.

How many dulcimers do you own... lets see the lists..

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Autumn asked on another site about people having multiple dulcimers.. so I sat down and figured how many I have.. so lets see how many others have... be honest.. remember we need to keep the dulcimer makers in business...
so here's my list....
I have 18 dulcimers... in no particular order..
1 - Prussia Valley Extended Range - 5 string
2 - HX Dulcimer - "Westy" - a baritone
3 - HX Dulcimer - "Rusty" - standard
4 - Clemmer Tenn. Sweetie Church Sytle
5 - Cedar Creek - Bloodwood - currently loaned to student
6 - Cedar Creek - Wenge - baritone
7 - Cedar Creek - Cherry top 6 string
8 - Cripple Creek - "Wanderer" - currently loaned to a student
9 - McSpadden (kit) - built as College art project in 1979
10 - Church Dulcimer - kit built in the early 80's
11 - Dulcijo -
12 - Unknown Dulcimer - was my father in laws in to me..
13 - Unknown Dulcimer - bought in the 80's - loaned to student
14 - Ozark Mtn Dulcimer (Jim Miller)
15 - Courting Dulcimer - made by myself and my Dad
then in my possesion
16 - Cedar Creek - Purpleheart - my daughters
17 - Unknown Dulcimer - loaned to student
18 - Unknown Dulcimer - loaned to student
and I'm working on getting a few more loaner dulcimers..
remember .... "you can never have to many dulcimers"
updated by @rod-westerfield: 08/03/23 02:23:23PM

Party time :)

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I heard PB fudge.... wow what a party again..

Party time :)

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hey Robin here is cheeseburger fresh of the grill with a big serving of fries just for you... where are those deserts... :) :)

Party time :)

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let the party start... we hit 600.. pass those fries and burgers...

Party time :)

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ok.. I'm firing up the grill for the burgers... we only need one more member...

Party time :)

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ok we still need 3 members for 600.. but say lets start a pre party party.. since Strumelia's Beginner players group has reached 100 members... sounded good to me.. :) :) so pass the fries and ketchup..

Party time :)

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ok.. I'm bringing stuff for cheese burgers and chips..

or if you really want a tall burger..

oh yeah a some french fries..

Party time :)

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wow party time again all ready..guess I'll have to see what I can round up for the party... may have to forget the dew this time... think it caused a few problems last party.. :) :) seems like just yesterday we were celebrating 100 members...

I posted a few days ago 2 Old Hymns that are in Aeolian mode in the Hymn and Worship song group.. they both would be DAC tuning...The songs are Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down and Windham..
updated by @rod-westerfield: 02/12/16 01:48:00PM