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@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jeff-bibb:
Posted a new Comment on @jeff-bibb:
"Welcome Jeff Bibb to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of knowledgeable and friendly folks. Jump right in and..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @joschlad:
Posted a new Comment on @joschlad:
"Welcome Joschlad to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of friends who love the dulcimer. Looking forward to..."
@richard-streib
• 4 days ago
• comments: 74
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
"Mary Barnsdale: I'm searching for a music stand -- for the music, not the dulcimer. (Staring down at the tab on my coffee table has done bad things to my..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @jim-lee:
Posted a new Comment on @jim-lee:
"Welcome Jim Lee to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn, make friends and get a lot of questions answered. Best..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @apboaz:
Posted a new Comment on @apboaz:
"Welcome Apboaz to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to find some guidance on purchasing an instrument. Just post a..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @timmcelhannon:
Posted a new Comment on @timmcelhannon:
"Welcome TimMcElhannon to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined and glad you are getting back into playing the dulcimer. Best wishes on your..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @steve104c:
Posted a new Comment on @steve104c:
"Welcome Steve104c to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. With your interest in building you may want to consider joining the dulcimer building..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @oldmarc:
Posted a new Comment on @oldmarc:
"Welcome Oldmarc to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful place to learn, to share and to make many dulcimer friends. Best..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @suziebgone:
Posted a new Comment on @suziebgone:
"Welcome Suziebgone to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful place to learn and share. And a great place to make many..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @julieann:
Posted a new Comment on @julieann:
"Welcome JulieAnn. So glad you joined. It's wonderful that you have your own jam group. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer...."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @sarah-17545:
Posted a new Comment on @sarah-17545:
"Welcome Sarah_17545 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a great place to share with others about the wonderful mountain..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @karen-f:
Posted a new Comment on @karen-f:
"Welcome Karen F to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a friendly and supportive community of folks who love the dulcimer. Best wishes..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @leftie:
Posted a new Comment on @leftie:
"Welcome Leftie to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of friendly people who are always willing to help. If you..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @railbike1:
Posted a new Comment on @railbike1:
"Welcome Railbike1 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a friendly community of wonderful friends. Lots of interaction here and lots..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @magictime:
Posted a new Comment on @magictime:
"Good to see you back. Glad you are able to do some strumming now. Hang in there and keep at it."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @frenchharp:
Posted a new Comment on @frenchharp:
"Welcome Frenchharp to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. It is wonderful that you are getting back into the dulcimer. This is a great place..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Restringing advice":
Posted a response to "Restringing advice":
"The notes are the letters A through G, then begin again with A. There are some sharps and flats along the way as well.
Depending upon which note you start..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @arttimes:
Posted a new Comment on @arttimes:
"Welcome Arttimes to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn and meet many new dulcimer friends. Should you have..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @stargatesdobe:
Posted a new Comment on @stargatesdobe:
"Welcome Stargatesdobe to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful family of friendly and knowledgeable folks who love the..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @alitke:
Posted a new Comment on @alitke:
"Welcome Alitke from a fellow North Carolinian. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn and make many wonderful dulcimer friends. Best wishes on your..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @silverstrings:
Posted a new Comment on @silverstrings:
"Welcome SilverStrings to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place to share and to learn. Glad you joined. Looking forward to your..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @unclewayne:
Posted a new Comment on @unclewayne:
"Welcome Uncle Wayne from a fellow North Carolinian. Glad you joined. Looking forward to your expertise and knowledge shared on the forum. Best wishes as you..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jhile:
Posted a new Comment on @jhile:
"Welcome Jhile to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn and to make many new dulcimer friends."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @vernon-miller:
Posted a new Comment on @vernon-miller:
"Welcome Vernon Miller to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Looking forward to your active participation on this forum. Best wishes on your..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @fiddle:
Posted a new Comment on @fiddle:
"Welcome Fiddle to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. I am looking forward to your participation in the discussions. Best wishes on your..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @mimim:
Posted a new Comment on @mimim:
"Welcome Mimi M to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful family of friendly folks who love the dulcimer. Post comments on the..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @ddanner:
Posted a new Comment on @ddanner:
"Welcome D. Danner to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful place to learn, share and to meet many great dulcimer friends...."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.:
Posted a new Comment on BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.:
"Strumelia: One way we have of protecting new buyers from buying a really poor instrument is to leave an honest review about your own purchase experience..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @cornfield:
Posted a new Comment on @cornfield:
"Welcome Cornfield to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Looking forward to your activity on the forum. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @john-heagney:
Posted a new Comment on @john-heagney:
"Welcome John Heagney to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of people who love the dulcimer and its sweet song...."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @sharon40:
Posted a new Comment on @sharon40:
"Welcome Sharon to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of people who love the dulcimer and its sweet song. Its a..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @olwudwurker:
Posted a new Comment on @olwudwurker:
"Welcome Olwudwurker to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. With your interest in building you may want to consider joining the Dulcimer making..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @phroedrick:
Posted a new Comment on @phroedrick:
"Welcome Phroedrick to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of people who love the dulcimer and its sweet song...."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @fran2639:
Posted a new Comment on @fran2639:
"Welcome Fran2639 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of friendly people who are always willing to share and..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @mike-b:
Posted a new Comment on @mike-b:
"Welcome Mike B to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Looking forward to your participation in the discussions. Best wishes as you continue..."
Latest Group Discussions
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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 months ago - Comments: 4
Finish wearing on fretboard
I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October...
@Richard Streib 6 months ago - Comments: 12
Observation: Your thoughts welcome
I have noted some wear, albeit slight, on the frets under the melody...
@Richard Streib last year - Comments: 9
Leonard Glenn Dulcimer
Thought I would ask if anyone has the dimensions of the Leonard Glenn...
@Richard Streib last year - Comments: 6
Use of Copyright material
If I purchase sheet music, write out the dulcimer tab and play it...
@Richard Streib 2 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 2 years ago - Comments: 30
Which builder for a brighter more traditional voice?
Does anyone recommend a particular builder for a custom instrument to...
@Richard Streib 2 years ago - Comments: 5
How to practice effectively
I live in an area without any instructors. I much prefer noter drone...
@Richard Streib 2 years ago - Comments: 14
Noter Drone on a baritone
A novice player here. Is it possible to play in ionian mode noter...
@Richard Streib 3 years ago - Comments: 6
Seek Ye First
I want to learn the hymn Seek Ye First in noter drone style. The hymnal...
@Richard Streib 4 years ago - Comments: 22
Noter drone teacher in central NC
I am interested to find out if there may be a noter drone teacher in...
@Richard Streib 5 years ago - Comments: 2
Possum board
I am wanting to make a possum board for my dulcimer. First of all, I am...
@Richard Streib 5 years ago - Comments: 5
CD's in noter drone style
Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib 5 years ago - Comments: 24
Festivals for noter drone style playing
Anyone know of a festival that features mostly or all noter drone style...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 57
Comments
06/24/19 06:53:52PM @nick-sherwood:
Hi, Richard. What encouragement I'm already feeling from all the welcomes!
Best wishes, Nick Sherwood
06/22/19 12:27:45AM @dulcimergeorge:
Thanks so much Richard for the warm welcome....I really appreciate it!!!!!
06/16/19 07:23:29PM @jcm:
Richard, thanks for the warm welcome and I definitely will be checking out the Dulcimer Making forum!!!
06/14/19 12:07:47AM @ohuff:
Not sure how this commenting thing works... so hope it works. Thank you for your warm welcome! Olivia
06/04/19 09:44:08PM @eaglenest61:
Thank you. Not sure about the delightful music, I will do my best! LOL Right now my has me sitting in the back 40 to practice! LOL Just kidding. It is believed that my grandmother used to play the Dulcimer long ago before she died. I never really knew her; but am looking forward to learning all I can.
05/21/19 09:08:08PM @lisavb:
Thank you, Richard! I've been checking out the website for some weeks now, finally officially joined. Absolutely amazing bunch of friendly folks who know an awful lot about dulcimers. I'm really looking forward to being a part of this.
05/21/19 06:33:54AM @spike-parker:
Thanks Richard - really keen to take things to a new level - look forward to interacting with fellow dulcimer players - cheers Spike
05/04/19 08:47:02PM @sue-wemett:
Thanks for the welcome Richard. I've actually been here before. I think I've been gone a few years & decided to return.
04/27/19 08:05:53PM @mattg33:
Thank you for the kind welcome! I look forward to learning more about the dulcimer.
04/18/19 11:16:16PM @rednancy:
Thank you, Ken, for your nice welcome. I look forward to enjoying all this group has to offer, especially festivals and gatherings.
