Ken Longfield

Thanks for the welcome, Ken.  I'm glad to be here, and I'm sure I'll be taking you up on your generous offer of help!

Hi, Ken, 

Thank you very much for being first to say hello and welcoming me to the community. I am looking forward to getting to know you all better. I am waiting on my Dulcimer to be delivered and having a hard time waiting. 

Is there a good starter book for a person who doesn't read music? Or any suggestions you have would be welcomed.

Again thanks 

Phil Smith Lt Col Ret.  PA, RN

Hi, Ken. Yes, attended all Shen U Dulcimer Workshops. So sad when they stopped. And just when I retired. You changed strings on my McSpadden once. Miss Maddie and Ralph so much. I hope to revive Shenandoah Strummers, our 1st dulcimer group that Maddie and Ellen Morgan started in 2006, in honor of Maddie. Looking forward to being a member of FOTMD and learning from all of you. Harmony, Danna 🎶☮☯️

Thank you Ken!

Thank you, Ken. I am excited to be a part of such a positive and supportive group.

Thank you very much, Ken! Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the warm welcome. t took a little for me to figure out how to upload photos. There's no apparent label. It seems a little unusual in terms of having a standing bridge more like a violin or cello (or banjo). I'll post something in the gourmand see if anyone recognizes it. If memory serves, I bought it at a pawn chop probably thirty years ago or so.

Thank you for the warm and gracious welcome, Ken. I'm really looking forward to meeting the folks here and can hardly wait to dig deep into some of the discussions.

Thanks for the welcome Ken. I have just purchased my dulcimer and am excited to start learning...any tips for a beginner?

Hi, Ken!  Thanks for taking time to welcome me.  I look forward to chatting more here too. 

Jumped on board again!Was going to see what I have missed!!Always enjoy FOMD!!Thanks for your welcome back!!

Thanks for the welcome Ken. Looking forward to some informative discussions.

I would send Strumelia a message and ask.

I was surprised to see that my profile was no longer existing here I wish I can find out if I could find some of my old photos and videos

All the newer music you mentioned is covered by copyright laws which makes their use and distribution expensive for dulcimer people. To make a tab of, let's say, a Simon and Garfunkel song you need permission from the owner of the copyright; either the composer/lyricist or publisher or both. Once you obtain permission, you will be required to pay a royalty on the use of the song; e.g., ten cents for each copy distributed. There are some folks who have followed this route and published tab for newer songs. There was someone who did a Johnny Cash songbook for dulcimer. Tull Glazner offers some newer music. They are out there, but they are not free. Asking for help in finding tab for a particular song is a regular occurrence on dulcimer websites. Let folks know what songs your are interested in, and see if any of them know where to find what you want.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

I like a lot of the older songs, but having trouble finding tab for some newer music. 50, 60,& 70 popular and Christian. Any help would be appreciated.

All I can say about Ron Ewing is that he is an excellent builder who makes fine dulcimers. You won't be disappointed with his work. As for the wood choices, they will make a fine instrument. Both will give a warmer sound than, say, walnut, cherry, or spruce.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

Ken:  thank you for the prior comment on the older McSpadden M12-S

Thanks for the warm welcome Ken.  So much to learn and just don't know where to begin, but looking forward to this new adventure. 

Hi Ken, I just saw the message you sent in February about the time I was traveling down to Florida and then driving back to Maine.  I went by 81.  Stopped by a place in West Virginia that I am hoping to come back to later this year.  So much was closed due to COVID.

Ben