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@richard-streib
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wanative07:
Posted a new Comment on @wanative07:
"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer Wanative07. So glad you joined. Thanks for posting your discussion about your Jim Good dulcimer. If you have..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Things to consider with International shipping (2025)":
Posted a response to "Things to consider with International shipping (2025)":
"Thanks. So good to know."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @thom:
Posted a new Comment on @thom:
"Welcome Thom to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. We always welcome beginning players as we love to the numbers of dulcimer players..."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @darylcrisp:
Posted a new Comment on @darylcrisp:
"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. Let us know if you have questions."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimered1:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimered1:
"Glad you joined Dulcimered1. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Look around and see all the info that is here. Please ask questions as you have..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @connie-montgomery:
Posted a new Comment on @connie-montgomery:
"Welcome Connie Montgomery to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. I know you will miss your friends from your former group. Maybe you can meet..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @valizzo:
Posted a new Comment on @valizzo:
"Great to have you join Valizzo. Congrats on your upcoming retirement. The dulcimer is a great instrument to learn to play and fall in love with. There is a..."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @roger-butler:
Posted a new Comment on @roger-butler:
"So glad you joined Roger-butler. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Congrats on your plans to build a dulcimer and to learn to play the mountain..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer from 1970":
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer from 1970":
"That is one beautiful dulcimer. I hope you are able to learn more about it."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @winstond:
Posted a new Comment on @winstond:
"So good to have you join, WinstonD. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a wonderful family of dulcimer folks. Please look around and see..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mountainmender:
Posted a new Comment on @mountainmender:
"Welcome Mountainmender to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad that you have joined our forum. This is a great community of wonderful people. There is a..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace - first music I've ever played in my life:
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace - first music I've ever played in my life:
"Nicely done. Thanks for sharing."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Lonesome Valley:
Posted a new Comment on Lonesome Valley:
"Well done John. Thank you for sharing this hold hymn."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Any information about this dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Any information about this dulcimer?":
"Such wise counsel from Strumelia. That is a very special dulcimer and one to treasure. Like her, I think it must have been meant for you. Play it and enjoy it."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Any information about this dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Any information about this dulcimer?":
"What a unique and impressive dulcimer. A treasure for sure."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @terry-jaye:
Posted a new Comment on @terry-jaye:
"Welcome Terry Jaye to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a very active forum. We have a dulcimer makers group where you will find..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @twanda:
Posted a new Comment on @twanda:
"Welcome Twanda to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer. There is a good bit..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @fromsfca:
Posted a new Comment on @fromsfca:
"Welcome Fromsfca to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you have joined. I wish you will in selling your McCafferty dulcimer."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimom:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimom:
"Welcome Dulcimom to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is good to have you join. I think you will enjoy this community of dulcimer enthusiasts. Please feel..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lee:
Posted a new Comment on @lee:
"Welcome Lee to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of great dulcimer folks. As you are learning there is a..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Just starting out, have a question:
Posted a new Comment on Just starting out, have a question:
"If you start out with the 6.5 fret and play in Ionian mode you will learn to skip over it as if it isn't there.
Starting with songs for which you know the..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Beautiful work. What a nice traditional sound. Thanks for sharing."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jmjlori84:
Posted a new Comment on @jmjlori84:
"Welcome jmjkori84 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a great place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer and get all of your..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @susu49:
Posted a new Comment on @susu49:
"Welcome Susu49 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. There is a lot of..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @majek888:
Posted a new Comment on @majek888:
"Glad you joined, Majek888. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Getting your first dulcimer is sometimes daunting. Kenl has offered some good advice...."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @judysue25:
Posted a new Comment on @judysue25:
"Great to have you join Judysue25. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here for you to share with your group. Let us..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on @sunshinedawn:
Posted a new Comment on @sunshinedawn:
"Glad you joined Sunshinedawn. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Your new acquisition sounds interesting. I look forward to seeing some pictures...."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @old-dawg:
Posted a new Comment on @old-dawg:
"Welcome Old Dawg to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place with lots of information. Look around and get a feel of what all..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "2 dulcimer dilemma":
Posted a response to "2 dulcimer dilemma":
"Ah, the DAD malady has struck. That is "dulcimer acquisition disorder." Thankfully it is not fatal.
Seriously, I have a number of dulcimers. For the music..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kevinrh:
Posted a new Comment on @kevinrh:
"Welcome KevinRH to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's great to have you join. You mention building. You may want to become part of the dulcimer making..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on @intelisano:
Posted a new Comment on @intelisano:
"Welcome Intelisano to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Congrats on your Keith Young dulcimer. I see you have already asked a question and..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @robert-owens:
Posted a new Comment on @robert-owens:
"Welcome Robert Owens to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. How special to have and to fix up that old dulcimer that has been a part of your..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer:
"Joe that seems to be a good price. The Warren May is the better deal as far as value. Warren's dulcimers are considered "better" by some for playing in..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cabbagejen:
Posted a new Comment on @cabbagejen:
"Cabbagejen, we're glad you joined. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here and some great folks with a lot of..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tulip:
Posted a new Comment on @tulip:
"Welcome Tulip to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Yes the dulcimer is sometimes a go-to instrument when the hands begin to limit playing..."
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 6 years ago - Comments: 4
Seek Ye First
I want to learn the hymn Seek Ye First in noter drone style.The hymnal I...
@Richard Streib 10 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 8 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 14 years ago - Comments: 54
Finish wearing on fretboard
I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October...
@Richard Streib 6 years ago - Comments: 12
Observation: Your thoughts welcome
I have noted some wear, albeit slight, on the frets under the melody...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 9
Leonard Glenn Dulcimer
Thought I would ask if anyone has the dimensions of the Leonard Glenn...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 6
Use of Copyright material
If I purchase sheet music, write out the dulcimer tab and play it...
@Richard Streib 8 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 8 years ago - Comments: 30
How to practice effectively
I live in an area without any instructors. I much prefer noter drone...
@Richard Streib 8 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 9 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 11 years ago - Comments: 2
Possum board
I am wanting to make a possum board for my dulcimer. First of all, I am...
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 5
CD's in noter drone style
Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 19
Comments
05/12/25 09:23:19AM @valizzo:
Thank you Richard. I am learning a little at a time. I read something or watch a video several times, and it makes more sense each time I read or watch. I know I have a lot to learn!
03/29/25 09:23:37AM @mike59:
Thank you very much for the welcome message Richard, I appreciate it! Looking forward to my second adventure with the dulcimer!
03/25/25 08:16:07PM @aditi:
Richard! I appreciate the warm welcome. This community has been so kind and encouraging so far and I look forward to engaging more! All best, Aditi
02/24/25 10:58:49PM @msok:
Hi Richard, thank you for the warm welcome! I'm from Japan and currently live here. In Japan, not many people play the mountain dulcimer, and there aren’t any events or communities for it. Even getting accessories like capos can be a challenge. I’m really looking forward to learning more about this instrument, and I appreciate the offer to ask questions. I’ll definitely reach out if I need any advice.
01/23/25 10:18:16PM @dtortorich:
This is Dave Tortorich. I recall that you found a dulimer group. Are you still playing with them?
01/15/25 08:42:26PM @richard-streib:
Ricco, on the home page on the right side banner the dulcimer making group is the third one down. Click on it, On the next page at the top click on join group. Hope that helps.
12/19/24 07:51:28PM @don-patrick:
Thanks for the warm welcome. Wayne Henderson from Carlisle, PA, got me hooked on the mountain dulcimer several years ago (after my wife had repeatedly encouraged me to give the dulcimer a try). This is my first stringed instrument and although rhythmically challenged I seem to have a pretty good ear and enjoy playing. We lived in Carlisle from 2015 to 2020 and played with Wayne and his wife Elissa.
We currently have 2 dulcimers made by Wayne and one made by Benjamin Stone. The latter had been dropped and the neck broken. Wayne was able to masterfully repair it and added mechanical tuners....I didn't have much success with the original tuner pegs. It's a wonderful instrument.
Are there any dulcimer players near Warrenton, VA, that would like to get together and play. I'm an advanced beginner. I'm also a Patron of Bing Futch which allows me to share any of Bing's TAB music and MP3 recordings with folks I play with.
Don
11/20/24 07:21:20PM @rich-h:
Thanks Richard. I'm making a dulcimer from a 30-year-old kit I bought from a neighbor. Interesting work.
Rich H
