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@nate
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"Jack, for a 29" VSL dulcimer, the 1# or 1.5 fret should be 4.614" from the nut and the 6.5 fret should be 13.638" from the nut. The same notes in the second..."
@nate
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "jubilee":
Posted a response to "jubilee":
"Very interesting. I have seen them a handful to times at Hindu weddings, where the playstyle is QUITE different, and is much more energetic and rhythmic, but..."
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"For the sake of brevity, if it would help, you could tell me your string length (VSL) and I can tell you exactly where to put the 1# fret"
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"Jack M:
So, what we are doing is going from chromatic fret positions to pentatonic positions? Your first post made sense to me and this one does also but..."
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "More or less overtones":
Created a new forum topic "More or less overtones":
"Straight forward, yet ambiguous. Does a presence of many overtones make an instrument sound
More "clear" or "full"
More "nasal" or "broad"
More "refined"..."
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"To clarify, because i think i phrased that poorly, if you use a fret calculator for any chromatic instrument other than a dulcimer, such as a mandolin or..."
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
"Carol H:
Thank you, Nate! It is a Dulci-Wrest, made by Tom Irving.
Im surprised I havent seen anything similar before. Very cool thanks for the info"
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"No, that is not the case, but the 1.5 and 6.5 are easy to get from a calculator
On a fret calculator, the only difference from one instrument to the next is..."
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
"Nicely played. What is the name of the accessory that you are resting your strumming wrist on? It seems like a very clever device for extra comfort.
Nate"
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
"Nicely played and pretty sounding. Does the dulcimer have a pickup? Thanks for sharing
Nate"
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Peace:
Posted a new Comment on Peace:
"Really interesting and engaging to listen to, Damon. This kind of music works great to help me focus on things, and I'll definitely be listening to this more..."