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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
• an hour ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @rednancy:
Posted a new Comment on @rednancy:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Rednancy. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @harmonicaman68:
Posted a new Comment on @harmonicaman68:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Harmonicaman68. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• an hour ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @unga:
Posted a new Comment on @unga:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Unga. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lullabies from Around the World -- Dusty's tab book available":
Posted a response to "Lullabies from Around the World -- Dusty's tab book available":
"Hello, Dusty, I received the book today. It really looks good. At this point I have not had the chance to play any of the tunes but look forward to doing so..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @r2pipes:
Posted a new Comment on @r2pipes:
"Welcome to FOTMD, R2pipes. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @deelee:
Posted a new Comment on @deelee:
"Welcome to FOTMD, DeeLee. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @burke:
Posted a new Comment on @burke:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Burke. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @chip77:
Posted a new Comment on @chip77:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Chip77. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @nebraskahall:
Posted a new Comment on @nebraskahall:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Nebraskahall. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @petec:
Posted a new Comment on @petec:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Petec. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Prince Willilam
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Prince Willilam
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 18
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane: Wild Mountain Thyme
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane: Wild Mountain Thyme
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Unwanted Extra Fret:
Posted a new Comment on Unwanted Extra Fret:
"Once the fret is pulled using John's instruction, you will want to fill it so that it just isn't an empty slot on the fret board. There are few ways to do..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jacklarwa:
Posted a new Comment on @jacklarwa:
"Welcome to FOTMD, JackLarwa. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Very nice instrument, Jack. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Need some advise on planetary tuners.:
Posted a new Comment on Need some advise on planetary tuners.:
"You're welcome.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @georgia-k:
Posted a new Comment on @georgia-k:
"Welcome to FOTMD, GeorgiaK. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @dtim54:
Posted a new Comment on @dtim54:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Dtim54. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @chiselerinwood:
Posted a new Comment on @chiselerinwood:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Chiselerwood. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Need some advise on planetary tuners.:
Posted a new Comment on Need some advise on planetary tuners.:
"I have retrofitted a couple of dulcimers with these tuners from McSpadden. They have worked well. I broke on installing it it (my fault) and McSpadden..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @kaden-wiginton:
Posted a new Comment on @kaden-wiginton:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Kaden Wiginton. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @easel-roberts:
Posted a new Comment on @easel-roberts:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Easel Roberts. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @tnfishdaddy:
Posted a new Comment on @tnfishdaddy:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Tnfishdaddy. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @maylablue:
Posted a new Comment on @maylablue:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Maylablue. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @philla:
Posted a new Comment on @philla:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Philla. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @smuncy:
Posted a new Comment on @smuncy:
"Welcome to FOTMD, SMuncy. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulcibob:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcibob:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Dulcibob. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @harmonybc:
Posted a new Comment on @harmonybc:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Harmonybc. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @miljo57:
Posted a new Comment on @miljo57:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Miljo57. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bonnetgirl:
Posted a new Comment on @bonnetgirl:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Bonnetgirl. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 413
Posted a new Comment on @rob-n-lackey:
Posted a new Comment on @rob-n-lackey:
"Rob, I tried emailing you, but I must not have a good email address for you. If you get this message, I will be at Wartz on Saturday. We talked about you..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lullabies from Around the World -- Dusty's tab book available":
Posted a response to "Lullabies from Around the World -- Dusty's tab book available":
"I will Dusty. Looking forward to the book.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lullabies from Around the World -- Dusty's tab book available":
Posted a response to "Lullabies from Around the World -- Dusty's tab book available":
"I enjoyed the video Dusty. I'm sure I will enjoy the book as well. When our first grandson was born we gave him a CD of lullabies recorded by members of the..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @janet-dillon:
Posted a new Comment on @janet-dillon:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Janet. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @few:
Posted a new Comment on @few:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Few It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Latest Group Discussions
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The Ugly Dulcimer - A Story
Somewhere and at sometime someone decided to build a mountain dulcimer...
@Ken Longfield 9 months ago - Comments: 8
A New "Old" Project
Back maybe 20 to 25 years ago, my sister was wandering through a yard...
@Ken Longfield 2 years ago - Comments: 2
PA German Zitter
Here are some photos of PA German zitter reproduction I'm making. There...
@Ken Longfield 2 years ago - Comments: 17
Stanley Hicks article
Although not dulcimer specific, Stanley Hicks played a significant role...
@Ken Longfield 3 years ago - Comments: 8
Wood Choice - Food For Thought
I came across this experiment for classical guitars and found it...
@Ken Longfield 3 years ago - Comments: 8
The Story of the Dulcimer, Second Edition
This is just a notice that it is available for pre-ordering on Amazon.
@Ken Longfield 4 years ago - Comments: 14
PA German Zitter
As I understand it, Jean Ritchie saw a PA German Zitter in the...
@Ken Longfield 4 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 4 years ago - Comments: 1
Wartz Tab Book Corrections
In the Wartz tab book for the DAA "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms,"...
@Ken Longfield 5 years ago - Comments: 2
My First Prichard
It is not quite finished, but I thought I would share a photo of my...
@Ken Longfield 5 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 5 years ago - Comments: 1
Repairing a Diamond Dulcimer
While this is not a build, we do not have a specific area to show...
@Ken Longfield 5 years ago - Comments: 17
String tension calculations
Over at the Banjo Hangout I saw a posting for a string tension...
@Ken Longfield 5 years ago - Comments: 7
Not a Mountain Dulcimer
A few folks here at FOTMD know that I was working on a hammered...
@Ken Longfield 6 years ago - Comments: 9
Latest Photos
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Latest Forum Discussions
AllJust For Fun - sayings regarding the...
Posted: Monday April 8 2019, 5:54 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Sad News
Posted: Tuesday January 15 2019, 8:16 PM
By: @jeffrey charles foster
By: @jeffrey charles foster
Capritaurus Dulcimer - Oh My!
Posted: Thursday November 22 2018, 7:56 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
Posted: Monday February 26 2018, 12:56 PM
By: @Jan Potts
By: @Jan Potts
Ukulele construction
Posted: Thursday September 14 2017, 9:42 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Hindman, Kentucky
Posted: Saturday November 26 2016, 9:14 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
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
Encyclopedia of Appalachia
Posted: Friday October 19 2012, 10:17 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Comments
02/25/19 07:28:22PM @em:
No I haven’t gotten my dulcimer yet it’s being special built for me. But I did see the Lancaster festival coming up this year and plan to attend.
Thank you
02/25/19 08:33:40AM @em:
Thank you for the warm Hello. I’m in the Lancaster area. Still waiting for my mt dulcimer to be built and anxious to learn all.
02/02/19 07:20:51AM @appalachian-mountain-lady:
Thanks so much. And yes, the dulcimer does sing a sweet song. I'm hoping it will eventually when I play it! LOL!
