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@homer-ross
• yesterday
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Isabella:
Posted a new Comment on Isabella:
"Great playing of a special tune."
@homer-ross
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
"Enjoyed your tune and the description caused me to reflect on my childhood. Great memories...thank you!"
@homer-ross
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Liked a group discussions item created by @david-bennett: Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: September
Liked a group discussions item created by @david-bennett: Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: September
@homer-ross
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: Children’s Songs Medley (4 tunes)
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: Children’s Songs Medley (4 tunes)
@homer-ross
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mikemullen1: Merrily Kissed the Quaker
Liked a youtube item created by @mikemullen1: Merrily Kissed the Quaker
@homer-ross
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @robin-thompson: All the Abandoned Mines
Liked a youtube item created by @robin-thompson: All the Abandoned Mines
@homer-ross
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Liked a vimeo item created by @ken-longfield: Play Music On The Porch Day 2025 - Country Gardens
Liked a vimeo item created by @ken-longfield: Play Music On The Porch Day 2025 - Country Gardens
@homer-ross
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Play On The Porch Day:
Posted a new Comment on Play On The Porch Day:
"Beautiful tune and expertly played."
@homer-ross
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Paved In Gold & Varsoviana - performed live
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Paved In Gold & Varsoviana - performed live
@homer-ross
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Shenandoah" on Mountain Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Shenandoah" on Mountain Dulcimer
@homer-ross
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Just wondering........:
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
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Created a new Group discussion "Microtonal Fretboard":
Created a new Group discussion "Microtonal Fretboard":
"Found this the other day and I thought I would share. Thoughts about the concept?..."
Dulcimer Making
Dulcimer Making
@homer-ross
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
Posted a new Comment on I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
"Love this tune."
@homer-ross
• one month ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
"Very emotional tune. Well done and beautifully expressed."
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Liked a youtube item created by @jim-fawcett: Flow Gently Sweet Afton
Liked a youtube item created by @jim-fawcett: Flow Gently Sweet Afton
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: Home On the Range
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: Home On the Range
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):
"Beautiful, touching and moving melody. Looking forward to the video. "
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Hangman's Waltz.:
Posted a new Comment on Hangman's Waltz.:
"Enjoyed this one!"
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Liked an events item created by @bob-snyder: Wartz-n-All Gathering
Liked an events item created by @bob-snyder: Wartz-n-All Gathering
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Spider Bit the Baby:
Posted a new Comment on Spider Bit the Baby:
"Awesome! Reminds me of some of Neal Hellmans recordings."
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @phil-myers: Spider Bit the Baby
Liked a music item created by @phil-myers: Spider Bit the Baby
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @david-s-sharp: Dove Creek Ranch
Liked a music item created by @david-s-sharp: Dove Creek Ranch
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Kitchen Session 3 - 24 Jan 10:
Posted a new Comment on Kitchen Session 3 - 24 Jan 10:
"Outstanding! Thank you for sharing."
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Kitchen Session 2 - 8 Jan 10:
Posted a new Comment on Kitchen Session 2 - 8 Jan 10:
"Really enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing. "
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ash and Chechen mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Ash and Chechen mountain dulcimer:
"Gerry that is beautiful. Would love to hear a sound sample."
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Banks Of The Lee - Irish folk melody:
Posted a new Comment on Banks Of The Lee - Irish folk melody:
"Beautiful!"
@homer-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Dadl Dau/Gwŷr Pendref/I Lawr â'r Ffrancwyr:
Posted a new Comment on Dadl Dau/Gwŷr Pendref/I Lawr â'r Ffrancwyr:
"Thanks for sharing Beth. I loved it!"
Latest Group Discussions
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Microtonal Fretboard
Found this the other day and I thought I would share. Thoughts about...
@Homer Ross one month ago - Comments: 2
Snuffy Smith
Does anyone know if a dulcimer made an appearance in the Snuffy Smith...
@Homer Ross last year - Comments: 2
History of Women Players
I once read that 80 to 90 percent of Holly Tannen students were women....
@Homer Ross last year - Comments: 21
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
Spelling?
I'm working on Suo Gan a Welsh Lullaby. Wondering if the correct...
@Homer Ross last year - Comments: 5
History of Tunes
In researching the orgin/history of tunes can someone direct me to a...
@Homer Ross last year - Comments: 4
Fan Frets
Has anybody built or seen a dulcimer with fan frets? If so what our...
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 9
The Appalachian Way
The Appalachian Way radio program is available at:...
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 1
Japanese Saws
I have never used a Japanese saw but have been interested in trying one...
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 5
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
Luthiers Mercantile
Just noticed an email from Luthiers Mercantile saying they were closing...
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 12
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
Prichard Dulcimer
Wondering if all of Prichard dulcimers were painted.
@Homer Ross 2 years ago - Comments: 3
Playing at Infusion Center
All types of infusion centers have patients who are joyful, sad,...
@Homer Ross 3 years ago - Comments: 1
Comments
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.
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.
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
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."
