I have sang in jazz bands, as well as, sang and played rhythm guitar in acoustic folk bands. I started playing the mountain dulcimer in March of 2019. I am learning finger style, playing chords, rhythm and some flat picking. I enjoy several genres of music which includes: Renaissance, Celtic, and medieval. I own a Black Mountain Deluxe 58 dulcimer and just bought a redwood and walnut McSpadden that is my profile photo. I love playing the dulcimer and meeting others who love it, too.
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@silverstrings
• 4 weeks ago
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Posted a response to "Looking for a Ginger McSpadden dulcimer in the key of D for a friend":
Posted a response to "Looking for a Ginger McSpadden dulcimer in the key of D for a friend":
"Ginger McSpadden dulcimers are in either set up in the key of G or D depending upon the bridge compensation. All McSpadden dulcimers have a fixed bridge.
The..."
@silverstrings
• 2 months ago
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Posted a response to "Question about Blue Lion Instruments":
Posted a response to "Question about Blue Lion Instruments":
"Ken, who was the geology major, Bob or Janita? "
@silverstrings
• 2 months ago
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Posted a response to "Question about Blue Lion Instruments":
Posted a response to "Question about Blue Lion Instruments":
"Janice Baker wrote back to me on how Blue Lion Instruments got its name. It is a beautiful story. It makes me love my dulcimer even more, if that is..."
@silverstrings
• 3 months ago
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Posted a response to "Question about Blue Lion Instruments":
Posted a response to "Question about Blue Lion Instruments":
"Ben, that is a great story. I actually did have a blue tie-dyed t-shirt. We learned how to do our own tie-dye in home economics in the 1970’s. "
@silverstrings
• 3 months ago
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Posted a response to "Question about Blue Lion Instruments":
Posted a response to "Question about Blue Lion Instruments":
"Dusty, I enjoyed your story about Blue Lion dulcimers. I love to create crazy stories, too. I decided to email Janita and ask her the question. If and when I..."
Hey Silverstrings, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.
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 participation in the discussions. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.
Welcome to FOTMD Silverstrings. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Hi Silver, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.
Ben