Homer Ross

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Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mikemullen1: Merrily Kissed the Quaker
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Liked a youtube item created by @robin-thompson: All the Abandoned Mines
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@homer-ross • 5 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Play On The Porch Day:
"Beautiful tune and expertly played."
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@homer-ross • one week ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Paved In Gold & Varsoviana - performed live
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@homer-ross • one week ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @dan-evans: Varsoviana
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Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Shenandoah" on Mountain Dulcimer
Homer Ross
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Posted a new Comment on Just wondering........:
"Very good questions and thoughts. I'm sure many here will respond with historical knowledge. By the way there is another forum that focuses on historical..."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Created a new Group discussion "Microtonal Fretboard":
"Found this the other day and I thought I would share. Thoughts about the concept?..."
Dulcimer Making
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
"Love this tune."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 4 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
"Very emotional tune. Well done and beautifully expressed."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • one month ago • comments: 14
Liked a youtube item created by @jim-fawcett: Flow Gently Sweet Afton
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • one month ago
@homer-ross is now following @jack-ferguson
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@homer-ross • one month ago • comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson: Scheitholt
Homer Ross
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Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: Home On the Range
Homer Ross
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Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):
"Beautiful, touching and moving melody. Looking forward to the video. "
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • one month ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Hangman's Waltz.:
"Enjoyed this one!"
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • one month ago • comments: 6
Liked an events item created by @bob-snyder: Wartz-n-All Gathering
Homer Ross
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Posted a new Comment on Spider Bit the Baby:
"Awesome! Reminds me of some of Neal Hellmans recordings."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • one month ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @phil-myers: Spider Bit the Baby
Homer Ross
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Liked a music item created by @robert-schuler: fly around
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Liked a music item created by @david-s-sharp: Dove Creek Ranch
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Liked a photos item created by @kristanvw: 20250628 122610
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Posted a new Comment on Kitchen Session 3 - 24 Jan 10:
"Outstanding! Thank you for sharing."
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Posted a new Comment on Kitchen Session 2 - 8 Jan 10:
"Really enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing. "
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ash and Chechen mountain dulcimer:
"Gerry that is beautiful. Would love to hear a sound sample."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Banks Of The Lee - Irish folk melody:
"Beautiful!"
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Posted a new Comment on Dadl Dau/Gwŷr Pendref/I Lawr â'r Ffrancwyr:
"Thanks for sharing Beth. I loved it!"
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 28
Posted a new Comment on Sleet & Freezing Rain:
"Love this!"
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@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Our Foundling, a work-in-progress
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@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @dan: Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip
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Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication
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@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Brian Boru's March:
"Really enjoyed this excellent tune. Thanks for sharing the tune and the description."
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@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt

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Microtonal Fretboard


Found this the other day and I thought I would share. Thoughts about...
@Homer Ross 3 weeks ago - Comments: 2
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Snuffy Smith


Does anyone know if a dulcimer made an appearance in the Snuffy Smith...
@Homer Ross last year - Comments: 2
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History of Women Players


I once read that 80 to 90 percent of Holly Tannen students were women....
@Homer Ross last year - Comments: 21
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What Ever Happened to Randy Wilkinson


I have Randy Wilkinson's book and recording. I've heard others reference...
@Homer Ross last year - Comments: 3
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Spelling?


I'm working on Suo Gan a Welsh Lullaby. Wondering if the correct...
@Homer Ross last year - Comments: 5
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History of Tunes


In researching the orgin/history of tunes can someone direct me to a...
@Homer Ross last year - Comments: 4
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Fan Frets


Has anybody built or seen a dulcimer with fan frets? If so what our...
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 9
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The Appalachian Way


The Appalachian Way radio program is available at:...
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 1
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Japanese Saws


I have never used a Japanese saw but have been interested in trying one...
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 5
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Fret Saw Sharpening


Has anyone tried to sharpen a fret saw? If so how did it go? Thanks for...
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 6
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Luthiers Mercantile


Just noticed an email from Luthiers Mercantile saying they were closing...
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 12
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What is a Slip Jig?


What is a Slip Jig and how does it differ from a Jig?
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 4
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Prichard Dulcimer


Wondering if all of Prichard dulcimers were painted.  
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 3
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Playing at Infusion Center


All types of infusion centers have patients who are joyful, sad,...
@Homer Ross 3 years ago - Comments: 1

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Shopdad
08/19/25 05:08:04PM @shopdad:

Hello Homer, I'm sort of new to this site and just happen to see your comments about the Japanese saw. I have two of them. One is about 50 years old and like most of us old folks, it's missing some teeth. I purchased a new one last year and thought it would be about the correct thickness for fret slots. I find it just a tad bit wide and difficult to control. I found the regular miter box works well but the saw is still two wide. The frets don't "hug" the wood like I want it to. I went to work on it and designed my own fret saw using a hack saw blade. All hacks saw blades are not alike. I found the 24TPI works best with the 12 inch blade. The miter box keeps these old hands from squirming around and making crooked cuts. So far it has proven itself well and cut many fret slots. 


Jim Fawcett
06/30/22 06:40:12AM @jim-fawcett:

Hey Homer, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.


Richard Streib
06/27/22 03:10:58PM @richard-streib:

Welcome Homer Ross to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful place to learn, to meet a lot of nice dulcimer people and to share our affection for the mountain dulcimer and her sweet song.


Ben Barr Jr
06/27/22 02:30:18PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Hi Homer, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer.  It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.

Ben


Ken Longfield
06/26/22 05:14:02PM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD, Homer. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."