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Location: Reedsville, PA
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I am retired and live in the Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania. I built my first mountain dulcimer in 1974. I continue to build mountain dulcimers, hammered dulcimers and do repair work on them as well as guitars and banjos. I enjoy old time music, bluegrass, and folk music from before and after the folk scare of the 1950s and 1960s.
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@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @kyqueen:
Posted a new Comment on @kyqueen:
"Welcome to FOTMD, KYQueen. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @ashkettle:
Posted a new Comment on @ashkettle:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Ashkettle. It's good to have another Pennsylvanian on board.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bapsie:
Posted a new Comment on @bapsie:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Bapsie. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @railbike:
Posted a new Comment on @railbike:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Railbike. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @eccenchrissity:
Posted a new Comment on @eccenchrissity:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Eccenchrissity. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bread:
Posted a new Comment on @bread:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Bread. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Streets of Laredo/Red River Valley Medley:
Posted a new Comment on Streets of Laredo/Red River Valley Medley:
"Very nice, Jim. Thanks for sharing.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
"My experience is that it varies from builder to builder.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Making a guitar:
Posted a new Comment on Making a guitar:
"Thanks everyone. More photos will be coming as I continue to work on the guitar. I can you it is lot harder job than building a dulcimer.
Ken
"The..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @gertie272:
Posted a new Comment on @gertie272:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Gertie272. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lindam:
Posted a new Comment on @lindam:
"Welcome to FOTMD, LindaM. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @kmm:
Posted a new Comment on @kmm:
"Welcome to FOTMD, KMM. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @meadowlark:
Posted a new Comment on @meadowlark:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Meadowlark. It's good to have you aboard. When my daughter lived in West Lafayette I played with a dulcimer group in Lafayette that played..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @daviddavis:
Posted a new Comment on @daviddavis:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Daviddavis. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Making a guitar:
Posted a new Comment on Making a guitar:
"The top goes on.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on @matts:
Posted a new Comment on @matts:
"Welcome to FOTMD, MattS. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @infinity327:
Posted a new Comment on @infinity327:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Infinity327. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @don-grundy:
Posted a new Comment on @don-grundy:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Don. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @sorcerer069:
Posted a new Comment on @sorcerer069:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Sorcerer069. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @lizard30:
Posted a new Comment on @lizard30:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Lizard30. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @cmoonbow:
Posted a new Comment on @cmoonbow:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Cmoonbow. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bluebird:
Posted a new Comment on @bluebird:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Bluebird. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Happy Anniversary!!":
Posted a response to "Happy Anniversary!!":
"Happy Anniversary to all whether you have been here all eight years or just joined. This is a great virtual community. Thank you Lisa and all the moderators..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @julia-cochran:
Posted a new Comment on @julia-cochran:
"Welcome to FOTMD Julia. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @simelmoe:
Posted a new Comment on @simelmoe:
"Welcome to FOTMD Simelmoe. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @chuck-taylor:
Posted a new Comment on @chuck-taylor:
"Welcome to FOTMD Chuck. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @texnrider:
Posted a new Comment on @texnrider:
"Welcome to FOTMD Texnrider. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @cindy-steighner:
Posted a new Comment on @cindy-steighner:
"Welcome to FOTMD Cindy. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @halfcrk:
Posted a new Comment on @halfcrk:
"Welcome to FOTMD Halfcrk. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @pennlott:
Posted a new Comment on @pennlott:
"Welcome to FOTMD Pennlott. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jwltx:
Posted a new Comment on @jwltx:
"Welcome to FOTMD jwltx. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lary:
Posted a new Comment on @lary:
"Welcome to FOTMD Lary. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @irationsound:
Posted a new Comment on @irationsound:
"Welcome to FOTMD IrationSound. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Latest Group Discussions
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The Story of the Dulcimer, Second Edition
This is just a notice that it is available for pre-ordering on Amazon.
@Ken Longfield 2 years ago - Comments: 14
PA German Zitter
As I understand it, Jean Ritchie saw a PA German Zitter in the...
@Ken Longfield 2 years ago - Comments: 0
Old-time West Virginia bands
County Sales currently has these two CDs on sale for $7.00 each if...
@Ken Longfield 2 years ago - Comments: 1
Wartz Tab Book Corrections
In the Wartz tab book for the DAA "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms,"...
@Ken Longfield 3 years ago - Comments: 2
My First Prichard
It is not quite finished, but I thought I would share a photo of my...
@Ken Longfield 3 years ago - Comments: 15
J. E. Thomas Dulcimer #1465 played by Joe Collins
Here is a link to a video of Joe Collins playing my James E. "Uncle Ed"...
@Ken Longfield 3 years ago - Comments: 1
String tension calculations
Over at the Banjo Hangout I saw a posting for a string tension...
@Ken Longfield 3 years ago - Comments: 7
Latest Photos
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Latest Forum Discussions
AllA New "Old" Project
Posted: Friday March 10 2017, 4:09 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
PA German Zitter
Posted: Tuesday March 7 2017, 8:55 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Hindman, Kentucky
Posted: Saturday November 26 2016, 9:14 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Stanley Hicks article
Posted: Thursday July 7 2016, 12:08 PM
By: @Lexie R Oakley
By: @Lexie R Oakley
Wood Choice - Food For Thought
Posted: Sunday February 14 2016, 3:13 PM
By: @James Swayne
By: @James Swayne
Wayfaring Strangers
Posted: Thursday February 4 2016, 1:05 PM
By: @Ron Larson2
By: @Ron Larson2
Clifford Glenn
Posted: Sunday July 26 2015, 10:17 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
For Old Time Music Fans
Posted: Friday April 3 2015, 1:07 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Folk Music Resources
Posted: Wednesday February 11 2015, 1:18 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
A photo for Patty from Virginia
Posted: Thursday January 15 2015, 8:28 PM
By: @Patty from Virginia
By: @Patty from Virginia
The Dulcimer in Eastern Kentucky Videos
Posted: Thursday December 11 2014, 5:41 AM
By: @Rob N Lackey
By: @Rob N Lackey
2014 National Mountain Dulcimer Champions
Posted: Sunday September 21 2014, 7:35 AM
By: @John Keane
By: @John Keane
Repairing a Diamond Dulcimer
Posted: Sunday August 31 2014, 2:00 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Just For Fun - sayings regarding the...
Posted: Saturday March 15 2014, 9:33 PM
By: @Cindy Stammich
By: @Cindy Stammich
Not a Mountain Dulcimer
Posted: Sunday March 10 2013, 3:57 PM
By: @James Phillips
By: @James Phillips
Encyclopedia of Appalachia
Posted: Friday October 19 2012, 10:17 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Comments
07/22/17 06:01:10PM @bapsie:
Thank you, Ken. I'm excited and apprehensive about my very recent dulcimer purchase! Can't wait for it to begin singing to me!
07/08/17 09:29:30AM @pennlott:
Thank you, Ken, for the warm welcome. It is wonderful to meet you. Lucky you, living in the mountains.
06/23/17 09:25:43PM @chuck-on-dulcimer:
Thanks Ken. I am in Pittsburgh. Where in PA are you located?
05/28/17 03:25:24PM @steve-c:
Thanks for accepting me into this group. I had been away from the dulcimer world for a lot of years, so it's good to be back!
05/07/17 06:14:40PM @fretfull:
Thank you, Ken,
I'm a buddy of Cindy, who told me about you -
when & where does your group get together?
I'm in Shade Gap.
03/22/17 04:09:45PM @tennessee-jed:
Hello and Thanks for the wonderful welcome. Maybe we can meet sometime at a jam. Do You know of anybody that sells dulcimers in Pa ? The Banjo shop in Bedford occasionally gets used ones in but they do not specify in Dulcimer music.
02/26/17 02:34:42PM @jbarnes54:
Thank you for the warm welcome! Certainly more that I got from the other dulcimer site I'm registered on.
02/21/17 12:32:44AM @jennifer-ranger:
Hi Ken! How nice to hear from you again! I'm really sorry to hear that our live webcast freezes up on you...I'll talk to my IT guy and see if he has any suggestions.
02/20/17 01:34:50AM @majajog:
We always stay in that campground. We go to every show at the Folk Center. We go to McSpaddens to lust after the pretty dulcimers but cannot justify buying another one. We eat lots and lots of barbecue. We hang around with some dulcimer players who live there or spend the summers there. In general we have a great time. We even start to pick up an Arkansas accent sort of. Looking forward to posting here whenever I have anything to contribute.
