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@john-petry
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Not sure if this helps?.....the quest continues...."
@john-petry
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Plucked psaltries":
Posted a response to "Plucked psaltries":
""You can use a straightened out paper clip for the extra fret if you don't have one. Back in the stone age, before I had 6 1/2 and 1 1/2 frets I used to use..."
@john-petry
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing with hand issues":
Posted a response to "Playing with hand issues":
"I've made quite a few noters for "special needs" hands...Instead of the usual 3/8 diameter, using thicker and sometimes longer noters help a lot. I have some..."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Goodbye my old friend ":
Posted a response to "Goodbye my old friend ":
"...and the nearer to the end of the roll, we learn to treasure each sheet that much more....
God be with you, my friend."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Goodbye my old friend ":
Posted a response to "Goodbye my old friend ":
"For what it is worth, having had several dogs through the years. I share in your sorrow, and wish you well.
This poem from Mr. Kipling sums things up..."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Advice for fire-damaged dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Advice for fire-damaged dulcimer":
"Amazing how it got so scorched, and without touching the case! Just kidding. I hope all are doing well since the fire.
I don't know of any luthiers near..."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:
"picture or link to said string drum please....Only thing I'm finding is 3 hole pipe [interesting!] and ordinary looking round drums... Can't seem to find the..."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:
"I know folks play fiddle sticks....but I haven't seen hitting the strings on the dulcimer with them....
Maybe I'm too sheltered....?"
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:
"Any chance there is a video of the method being used?....Sounds interesting!"
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to " the bridge “saddle” ":
Posted a response to " the bridge “saddle” ":
"Amazing how a little movement takes it from fire wood grade to fine......"