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@ken-longfield
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Isabella:
Posted a new Comment on Isabella:
"Thanks for sharing Dan. Is this written for a granddaughter?
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
"Nicely played. It is a catchy tune and I can see it as a dance. Thanks for sharing.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Carol Hatfield
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Carol Hatfield
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jean Ritchie and her ballad repertoire":
Posted a response to "Jean Ritchie and her ballad repertoire":
"I missed this entire thread when we were away camping in the Northwoods of Pennsylvania. In addition to Jean Ritchies books, English Folk Songs of the..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Here a couple photos of the dulcimer I mentioned below. It is based on the dulcimers made by Charles N. Prichard in Huntington, WV. All the wood is plain or..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Jack, I've used plain sawn when quarter sawn isn't available. When you use it on sides you need to aware of the grain as some grain patterns will split..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @carol-h:
Posted a new Comment on @carol-h:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Carol. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions. I look forward to your..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Jack, I use either original Titebond or Elmer's Wood glue in all my instrument building. With both I can use heat and sometimes a little water to separate..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Nate:I wonder if germans have similar conversations about how modern scheitholts should be classified, the way we do about dulcimers.
In Germany there..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Nate, the label for the photo on the Wikipedia page is wrong. What it shows is a hummel or PA German zitter.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"The use of linings, both kerfed and non-kerfed, provides a larger gluing area for attaching the top and back to the sides (ribs). I used them in the first..."