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@ken-longfield
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !":
Posted a response to "FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !":
"Still waiting for that party!
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"Strings to get are determined by the tuning you want to use and the vibrating string length (VSL). To determine the VSL measure from the fret board side of..."
@ken-longfield
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"What style of playing are you planning to start with? These dulcimers are most suitable for noter or finger dancing style and playing in a 1 - 5 - 5 tuning..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @jerhenning:
Posted a new Comment on @jerhenning:
"Welcome to FOTMD, JerHenning. It's good to have you aboard. There are some of us here who build and repair mountain dulcimers. Ask your questions and post..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dar:
Posted a new Comment on @dar:
"Dar, vibrating string length isn't an issue in noter/drone style playing. The size of the dulcimer might be in terms of balancing it on your lap. The Warren..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:
"Now there is a great bargain! John does a great job of building dulcimers, most from scratch. This McSpadden kit is a real beauty and well worth the price...."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:
"Bridgette, I check the House of Musical Traditions web site and they only have two mountain dulcimers at the moment. I would not recommend the Lucky Diamond..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Bridgette. It's good to have you aboard. The mountain dulcimer is a wonderful instrument with a pleasant sound. If you can travel down to..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dar:
Posted a new Comment on @dar:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Dar. It's good to have you aboard. As you know mountain and hammered dulcimers are two very different instruments. Those of us who play..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @barlise2000:
Posted a new Comment on @barlise2000:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Barlise2000. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Ask questions if you don't find information that interests you. We..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Curly Ash Teardrop Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Curly Ash Teardrop Dulcimer":
"That's a beautiful dulcimer Noah. It sounds very nice. I bet it really sings when it isn't played on top of a blanket. I do have one question. Shouldn't the..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fly high, Dolly Parton ":
Posted a response to "Fly high, Dolly Parton ":
"Dolly was a genuine and generous person true to her roots in eastern Tennessee. Obviously her talent and outlook on life carried her far in her 80 years. My..."