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Location: Upper Mill Branch Holler
Country: USA
Country: USA
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youtube videos: 20
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I enjoy singing and playing dulcimer in the noter/drone style. I also enjoy strumming guitar and playing bass guitar and my home-made folk instruments.
slatecreekdulcimers.blogspot.com
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@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 6 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore:
"Peter Corser:
Beautiful instrument, great playing.
Thank you!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore:
"Ariane:
Good sounding and looking dulcimore!
Thank you!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore:
"Dusty Turtle:
That's an elegant looking instrument, Bobby. And it sounds big and bright, too.
Thank you Dusty!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore:
"Steven Berger: Bobby, if mine sounds half as good as yours does, I'll be happy!
Thank you friend! It really does sound great if I say so myself! "
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new YouTube video:
Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore
Mule Tracks on the Virginia Hogfiddle Kit Dulcimore
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 9
Is attending an Event:
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Honaker 10-28-19:
Posted a new Comment on Honaker 10-28-19:
"Dusty Turtle:
Exquisite!
Thank you!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Honaker 10-28-19:
Posted a new Comment on Honaker 10-28-19:
"robert schuler:
Nice job!. I got to get some sasafrass. I have some in my woods but they never seemed to get large enough to yield a decent soundboard...."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Sow Hogfiddle 10-26-19:
Posted a new Comment on Sow Hogfiddle 10-26-19:
"IRENE:
Oh RIGHT FINE TO THE MAX. I love the tuning pegs and the color of everything here. Love your set up for her "Photo shoot". The combination of..."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Sow Hogfiddle 10-26-19:
Posted a new Comment on Sow Hogfiddle 10-26-19:
"Steven Berger:
Sure is pretty, Bobby!
Thank ye!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Sow Hogfiddle 10-26-19:
Posted a new Comment on Sow Hogfiddle 10-26-19:
"Bob:
Very nice and I like the tuning pegs on it
Thank you!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
"Dusty Turtle:
Interesting build. It's a guitar because it's chromatic and the bass string is at the top. But it's a dulcimer because it has three strings..."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Handsome Molly (2009, short clip)
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Handsome Molly (2009, short clip)
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf: A new Tennessee music box that looks OLD...
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf: A new Tennessee music box that looks OLD...
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Virginian 10-5-19:
Posted a new Comment on Virginian 10-5-19:
"Bob:
Lovely! The Curly Maple is great looking. Is this a 'southpaw' model?
Thanks! Yep, southpaw!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Virginian 10-5-19:
Posted a new Comment on Virginian 10-5-19:
"Robin Thompson:
Dang! So cool.
Thanks sis!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Virginian 10-5-19:
Posted a new Comment on Virginian 10-5-19:
"Steven Berger:
It's all nice, Bobby, but I love that top!
Thanks friend! I love Sassafras! Especially the old growth sassafras like this. "
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Virginian 10-5-19:
Posted a new Comment on Virginian 10-5-19:
"Strumelia:
This is just gorgeous Bobby. I bet that curly maple gives a wonderful tone.
Thank you! It does sound great but it's a lefty and I can't..."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
"Monterey:
That's sure a pretty scroll!
Thank you!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer Lap Guitar:
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer Lap Guitar:
"Thanks everyone!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new YouTube video:
Dewdrop Strummer Lap Guitar
Dewdrop Strummer Lap Guitar
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
"Alan Thompson:
I would love to hear it also Bobby
Thanks! I posted a video on my youtube page. I'm not sure I can post it here in the videos since..."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
"Sam:
Can hardly wait to hear it 'sang' Bobby. :)
Hopefully soon friend! Thanks!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
Posted a new Comment on Dewdrop Strummer:
"Steven Berger:
Looks great, Bobby!
Thanks friend!"
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "It’s about your neck...":
Posted a response to "It’s about your neck...":
"I would think it is fixable. You're just gonna have to determine a way to put a dip in the fretboard instead of a hump.
Most dulcimers with a full length..."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 3 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Under construction:
Posted a new Comment on Under construction:
"IRENE:
OH COOL. I just must learn how to post photos here.....but when I come here at night, last thing I do is look at this MY FAV SITE ON THE..."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 3 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on "Sunday Sunrise" video series:
Posted a new Comment on "Sunday Sunrise" video series:
"Dusty Turtle:
Cool. And I am delighted to see that the dulcimer Kendra chose for the very first installment was made by our own Bobby Ratliff of..."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @ken-hulme: Ken's Florida
Liked a photos item created by @ken-hulme: Ken's Florida
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• 3 months ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane: Long, long ago
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane: Long, long ago
Latest Group Discussions
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Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering 2019.
I didn't know where the best place would be to post this. So if you...
@Slate Creek Dulcimers 7 months ago - Comments: 49
Early Virginia tunings?
With having interest in the early Virginia dulcimers I've seen a lot of...
@Slate Creek Dulcimers last year - Comments: 3
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06/20/15 11:59:40AM @lexie-r-oakley:
Happy to hear the Johnson Boys and see you are back.
Hope all is well with you.
06/19/15 11:17:33PM @ken-longfield:
Welcome back to FOTMD Dosi Do. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
06/19/15 06:22:38PM @karen-keane:
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to share ideas and listen to music. I hope you enjoy!
06/19/15 03:55:52PM @lexie-r-oakley:
Welcome back dosi-do, love playing noter/drone the traditional sound is the sweetest!
Have a great time on this site. 
06/19/15 03:34:56PM @cynthia-wigington:
WB Dosi-Do. I did western style square dancing for years. Enjoy old and new pals here.
06/19/15 02:49:50PM @jim-fawcett:
Hey how ya been? Glad to see ya made the cyber jump on your pig...
06/19/15 12:59:59PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi Dosi Do, and welcome back 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
