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@richard-streib
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @angie:
Posted a new Comment on @angie:
"Welcome Angie to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This a wonderful community of people who love the mountain dulcimer. There is much to..."
@richard-streib
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @revjosh:
Posted a new Comment on @revjosh:
"Welcome Revjosh to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a great community of folks who love the dulcimer. There is a group here..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @catherinesmirnoff:
Posted a new Comment on @catherinesmirnoff:
"Use of a noter to play is a wonderful way to play. It is the way the folks of old in the Appalachian Mountains played in the 1800's and up to about the mid..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mogunn:
Posted a new Comment on @mogunn:
"Welcome Mogunn to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is so good to have you join. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer...."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @catherinesmirnoff:
Posted a new Comment on @catherinesmirnoff:
"Welcome catherinesmirnoff to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you have joined. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer...."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @coraeick:
Posted a new Comment on @coraeick:
"Welcome Coraeick to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of people who love the mountain dulcimer. Join in the..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @kelly61:
Posted a new Comment on @kelly61:
"Welcome Kelly 61 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Join in the discussions. Ask..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @nan:
Posted a new Comment on @nan:
"Welcome Nan to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful place to learn and to share. Join in the discussions. Ask questions as..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @tophatjuggler:
Posted a new Comment on @tophatjuggler:
"Welcome Tophatjuggler to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a treasure trove of information about the mountain dulcimer. Join in the..."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @sam-jc:
Posted a new Comment on @sam-jc:
"Welcome Sam JC to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. How special that you have your Dad's dulcimer. This is a great place to find many..."
@richard-streib
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @wilk:
Posted a new Comment on @wilk:
"Welcome Wilk to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place for all who enjoy the mountain dulcimer. Look around. Join in the..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @mary-adelee:
Posted a new Comment on @mary-adelee:
"Welcome Mary_Adelee to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. So glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of folks who love..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @karlydawn-ky:
Posted a new Comment on @karlydawn-ky:
"Welcome KarlyDawn-Ky to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you have joined. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer...."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kevinh:
Posted a new Comment on @kevinh:
"Welcome Kevin H to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of friendly folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Look..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @keene-for-music:
Posted a new Comment on @keene-for-music:
"Welcome Keene for Music to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn and to share. Look around, join in the..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @cassidybole:
Posted a new Comment on @cassidybole:
"Welcome Cassidybole to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you have joined. This is a great community of people who love the mountain dulcimer. Look..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint finish":
Posted a response to "New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint finish":
"Looks very nice, John."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen:
Posted a new Comment on Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen:
"A beautiful old Spiritual. Thanks for sharing your talent."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lauram:
Posted a new Comment on @lauram:
"Welcome LauraM to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn all about the dulcimer...."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @crystal-b:
Posted a new Comment on @crystal-b:
"Welcome Crystal-B to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful family of people who love the mountain dulcimer. Join in the..."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @pat-h:
Posted a new Comment on @pat-h:
"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer, Pat H. Glad you joined. This is a great community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Look us over. Join in..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @prince-goulash:
Posted a new Comment on @prince-goulash:
"Welcome Prince Goulash to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a great place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer. Look around...."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Hatikvah:
Posted a new Comment on Hatikvah:
"Thanks all. It has a wonderful melody that is fun to play."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @susan-l:
Posted a new Comment on @susan-l:
"Welcome Susan L to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you have joined. This is a great community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Look over the..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with ID of recent thrift shop purchase":
Posted a response to "Help with ID of recent thrift shop purchase":
"Wow, Randal, you have a beautiful dulcimer and a bargain at that. I wish you well as you learn more and learn how to enjoy your special find."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on @chcknj:
Posted a new Comment on @chcknj:
"Welcome Chcknj to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is an active discussion portal for aspects of the mountain dulcimer mostly via the..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @downandout-00:
Posted a new Comment on @downandout-00:
"Welcome Downandout_00 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Join in the..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @goardo:
Posted a new Comment on @goardo:
"Welcome Goardo to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. KenL has given you good information. Be sure to ask if you have other questions."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @elainew:
Posted a new Comment on @elainew:
"Welcome Elainew to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful family of friendly and knowledgeable folks. Look around, Join in..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @fossil:
Posted a new Comment on @fossil:
"Welcome Fossil to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. What a wonderful find at the Goodwill Store. This is a great community of folks who love..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jonnyflux:
Posted a new Comment on @jonnyflux:
"Welcome Johnnyflux to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So good to have you join. Its a great place to learn, to share, and get your questions answered."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "FOTMD Advisory...":
Posted a response to "FOTMD Advisory...":
"I have not noticed any problems. Sounds like a wonderful move to the new server."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @banjobeth:
Posted a new Comment on @banjobeth:
"Welcome Banjobeth to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a great place to learn all about the dulcimer. Join in the discussions,..."
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 4 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 8 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 6 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 12 years ago - Comments: 54
Finish wearing on fretboard
I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October...
@Richard Streib 4 years ago - Comments: 12
Observation: Your thoughts welcome
I have noted some wear, albeit slight, on the frets under the melody...
@Richard Streib 5 years ago - Comments: 9
Leonard Glenn Dulcimer
Thought I would ask if anyone has the dimensions of the Leonard Glenn...
@Richard Streib 5 years ago - Comments: 6
Use of Copyright material
If I purchase sheet music, write out the dulcimer tab and play it...
@Richard Streib 6 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 6 years ago - Comments: 30
How to practice effectively
I live in an area without any instructors. I much prefer noter drone...
@Richard Streib 6 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 7 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 9 years ago - Comments: 2
Possum board
I am wanting to make a possum board for my dulcimer. First of all, I am...
@Richard Streib 9 years ago - Comments: 5
CD's in noter drone style
Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib 9 years ago - Comments: 19
Comments
05/25/23 07:51:29PM @karlydawn-ky:
Howdy there! Thanks so much for the welcome and for having this nice site. Reverberations from Kentucky~ KarlyDawn 
04/24/23 12:59:22AM @bobt:
Thank you very much for the warm welcome. Im still getting used to the site but hoping to get tied into a couple of forums. BobT
03/27/23 08:10:53PM @scottm:
Thanks, Richard! I've been wandering through the site and I'm impressed. A lot of good information here.
01/23/23 04:22:06PM @tobaiko:
Hello Richard,
Thank You for saying Welcome to me. My name is Torsten and I live in Germany; and I am an absolut beginner with the mountain dulcimer. More than 10 years ago I started learning violin and quinton playing - but may be You can imagine that it is no easy way for someone in the 50th without no intrument knowledge. But I was relativly satisfied with the instrument an me.... ;-) ,
After I saw Ken Bloom playing the bowed dulcimer on youtube I was completely enthusiastic what he did with this intrument ... and I startded playing such a instrument built by a German instrument-maker.
For more than 40 years I am familiar with traditional music from different countries in Europe so Sweden, Norway, Spain, France....but also from the States. I am very interested in historical things in the US and more and more with history, poeple, traditions and music from Appalachia. The film "Soundcatcher" war very interesting and inspirating.
My McSpadden dulcimer I bougth 1 year ago, but because of my time-consuming job was no much time to start....or I did not found time to do so.
But now in beginning of my 60th will I start, and I did it by selflearning with youtube lessons and literatur for beginners. So I hope to get more tips and advice here in the forum and to have fun in learning to play and to come in contact with people on the same way.
I wish a peasent week.
Greetings from Germany , Torsten
12/28/22 09:04:22PM @antony:
Thanks for accepting me!
I think my dulcimer has arrived and awaiting collection at the post office!
How exciting!
12/01/22 10:59:30AM @jeff-curtis:
Thank You Richard,
I'm looking forward to interacting with and learning from the members of this forum.
