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@richard-streib • 23 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden 4SHCC April 2009":

"Nice looking dulcimer. Wish you the best selling it."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jenjob:

"Welcome Jenjob to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Here's hoping your McSpadden will find a new home soon."

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @disaacs0514:

"Welcome Disaacs0514 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful family of friendly and knowledgeable dulcimer people. Join the..."

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @steveg:

"Welcome SteveG to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of friendly folks. And a great place to learn and meet new..."

@richard-streib • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":

"Looks mighty fine John."

@richard-streib • 5 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dcohen150:

"Welcome Dcohen150 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is wonderful place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer. Join in the..."

@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @tharleman:

"Welcome Tharleman to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a friendly community here to help each other. Look around. Join the..."

@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @buckskinbelle:

"Welcome Buckskinbelle to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. It sounds like you are enjoying your dulcimer. This is a wonderful community of..."

@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @leelee:

"Welcome LeeLee to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer, to ask questions and to..."

@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @makerswife:

"Welcome Makerswife to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Thank you so much for sharing with us about his death. Like Kenl said, if you have thoughts to share..."

@richard-streib • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @melody1:

"Welcome Melody1 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn a lot and to hang out with many dulcimer friends. Best..."

@richard-streib • 2 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on T - 6:

"That's awesome poplar on the teardrop. Looks real good."

@richard-streib • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @heatherford:

"Welcome heatherford to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn and get answers to your questions. Best wishes on..."

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @ah62:

"Welcome AH62 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Its great to have you on board. This is a wonderful knowledgeable and helpful community. Join in the..."

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @nrthpole:

"Welcome Nrthpole to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer and make lots of..."

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Challenged Players:

"I too find that my hearing aids seem to remove the "sweetness" of the dulcimer. I just take them out or turn them off when playing. For a while I thought my..."

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " Warren May Mahogany Dulcimer need home":

"I think your plan to sell and use the proceeds to purchase a dulcimer fitted to the playing style of those around you is admirable. So many folks would not..."

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @ken-s:

"Welcome Ken S to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of wonderful people. We are here to support one another. Look..."

@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Why I generally play solo":

"It is what it is. So be it."

@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @danh:

"Welcome Danh to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn and to interact with others who love the dulcimer. Best..."

@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @donkee:

"Welcome DonKee to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of great dulcimer folks. Look around. Join the..."

@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @k-berry:

"Welcome K Berry to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a friendly group of wonderful dulcimer folks. We are to help you. Please ask..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @sheila-mosley:

"Welcome Sheila Mosley to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of friendly people willing to help each other. Look..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on @patrick-obrien:

"Welcome back Patrick. Glad to have you. Looking forward to your participation in the discussions."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lauren-rogers:

"Welcome Lauren_rogers to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a wonderful community where folks support each other in our dulcimer..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @sjgascho:

"Welcome Sjgascho to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of friendly folks who enjoy helping and supporting..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @tnmike:

"Welcome TNmike to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community with lots of knowledge represented here. Look around. Join..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Don Pedi honored":

"Thanks Kenl. Great read. Don is quite a fellow."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @mi-hammer:

"Welcome Mi_hammer to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of friendly folks who enjoy helping others with their..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @calvin-swiers:

"Welcome Calving Swiers to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer. We are here to..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @deborah-gwirtz:

"Welcome Deborah Gwirtz to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad that you joined. This is a wonderful community of knowledgeable and friendly folks. Join in..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @stiilbird:

"Welcome STiiLBiRD to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Thanks for joining. This is a wonderful community of people who love the dulcimer. Best wishes on your..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @rg:

"Welcome RG to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer. We are here to help each..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 26
Posted a new Comment on OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players:

"Congrats Bill. The sound difference comparing Just intonation and Equal Temperament from my personal experience is amazing. Just a much sweeter sound."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @dave-schroeder:

"Welcome Dave Schroeder to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful and friendly community of folks who love the mountain..."

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A general copyright question

Is there a reliable way to learn if the printed version of the song I...
@Richard Streib 2 years ago - Comments: 4

Seek Ye First

I want to learn the hymn Seek Ye First in noter drone style. The hymnal...
@Richard Streib 6 years ago - Comments: 17

Which builder for a brighter more traditional voice?

Does anyone recommend a particular builder for a custom instrument to...
@Richard Streib 4 years ago - Comments: 5

Festivals for noter drone style playing

Anyone know of a festival that features mostly or all noter drone style...
@Richard Streib 10 years ago - Comments: 54

Finish wearing on fretboard

I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October...
@Richard Streib 2 years ago - Comments: 12

Observation: Your thoughts welcome

I have noted some wear, albeit slight, on the frets under the melody...
@Richard Streib 3 years ago - Comments: 9

Leonard Glenn Dulcimer

Thought I would ask if anyone has the dimensions of the Leonard Glenn...
@Richard Streib 3 years ago - Comments: 6

Use of Copyright material

If I purchase sheet music, write out the dulcimer tab and play it...
@Richard Streib 4 years ago - Comments: 2

Playing ionian tuning in keys other than D

I prefer ionian mode. Does anyone have a chart or reference which gives...
@Richard Streib 4 years ago - Comments: 30

How to practice effectively

I live in an area without any instructors. I much prefer noter drone...
@Richard Streib 4 years ago - Comments: 11

Noter Drone on a baritone

A novice player here. Is it possible to play in ionian mode noter drone...
@Richard Streib 5 years ago - Comments: 6

Noter drone teacher in central NC

I am interested to find out if there may be a noter drone teacher in...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 2

Possum board

I am wanting to make a possum board for my dulcimer. First of all, I am...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 5

CD's in noter drone style

Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 19

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10/12/21 06:38:26PM @buckskinbelle:

Thank you Richard. This looks like a wonderful community.

10/08/21 10:42:14PM @melody1:

Thank you, Richard, for the nice welcome!

09/20/21 05:34:24PM @sheila-mosley:

Thank you for the welcome, that's lovely

09/13/21 11:11:12PM @rg:

Thanks for the welcome, Richard! I'm glad to be here and look forward to learning a lot.

08/02/21 01:11:05AM @nell-mae:

Thanks for the warm welcome, Richard. I feel fortunate to have found such a great site full of wonderful dulcimer enthusiasts. sun

07/27/21 08:43:40AM @nature8:

Thanks for the welcome, I am excited to have my dulcimer back after a few years of lending it to someone; my fingers are starting to remember what to do. smiler

07/22/21 06:30:00AM @lois-hornbostel:

Thanks, Richard.

07/19/21 09:10:29PM @paintedtrillium:

Thank you so much for the kind words of welcome! How cool that you heard the instrument at Disney and then came home and ordered your own. Awesome!

07/10/21 07:15:21PM @oldozarkian:

Thanks.

07/05/21 03:27:38PM @kyu-frohman:

Thank you.

Kyu

07/05/21 03:27:07PM @kyu-frohman:

Thank you so much.

Kyu

07/05/21 04:53:37AM @muscavado:

Thank you Richard, it's good to be back !

07/04/21 12:39:26PM @hyperdriver:

Thanks.

05/05/21 07:25:04PM @deant:

Thank you Richard. I actually was a member a few years ago, but haven't been on in a couple of years. Looking forward to getting back into it.

04/15/21 09:25:52PM @pattycake:

Thank you for the warm welcome Richard. Really looking forward to participating in this community. What I have read on the Dulcimer is that it is an easy instrument to learn. But I haven't found anything easy about it yet!! lol This may just be what I need to get me going. Looking forward to the journey.

03/25/21 09:09:44PM @strumelia:

Richard thank you so much for supporting FOTMD. sun

03/23/21 11:14:52PM @patrick-gietzen:

Thank you, glad I found it also!

03/18/21 12:17:51PM @learning-to-play:

Thank you for your warm welcome.

03/09/21 06:31:09PM @jane-hawkins:

Many thanks for your warm welcome!

03/05/21 09:51:23PM @guitarpeggio:

Thanks for the friendly welcome, Richard! I look forward to getting to know more about the dulcimer, and more about the community!

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