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Just started playing the dulcimer in 2021. Utah native. Some of my ancestors came from Appalachia. I've been a drummer since 1994, a published author since 2009 and a published fiction author since 2018. I love to hike in the Wasatch mountains with sticks I make from local trees.
Profile picture taken by my sister.
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@studentofrhythm
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella:
Posted a new Comment on Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella:
"Yes - keep the Christmas going! This is lovely."
@studentofrhythm
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Bear Tune:
Posted a new Comment on Bear Tune:
"Strumelia:
This is an interesting and engaging rendition of the bear tune.
Is that tune usually played in a minor key? If so, then a dulcimer tuning of..."
@studentofrhythm
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Cold December Flies Away:
Posted a new Comment on Cold December Flies Away:
"I don't hear this one around enough. Well played!"
@studentofrhythm
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on All in a Garden Green/Lady Gethin medley:
Posted a new Comment on All in a Garden Green/Lady Gethin medley:
"Yes, this is good! This inspires me to keep practicing."
@studentofrhythm
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Frame Drums":
Posted a response to "Frame Drums":
"I have an awful lot of respect for that sophisticated modern bodhran technique. So far I just play the old-fashioned way, "Kerry style" I think it's called...."
@studentofrhythm
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Musical Advent Calendar 2021":
Posted a response to "Musical Advent Calendar 2021":
"This whole thing has enriched my Christmas very much this year."
@studentofrhythm
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Still Still Still:
Posted a new Comment on Still Still Still:
"This has always been one of my favorite carols."
@studentofrhythm
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Musical Advent Calendar 2021":
Posted a response to "Musical Advent Calendar 2021":
"I love opening the doors and hearing all the performances. Every day's a surprise. Thanks for putting it together!"
@studentofrhythm
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Created a new Audio File:
All My Heart This Night Rejoices - practice
Created a new Audio File:
All My Heart This Night Rejoices - practice
@studentofrhythm
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Der Christbaum:
Posted a new Comment on Der Christbaum:
"I love learning about and contemplating all these historical and cultural processes."
@studentofrhythm
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Der Christbaum:
Posted a new Comment on Der Christbaum:
"Lovely tune! You mention German-American immigrant communities: I expect that includes Texas? Would it include Pennsylvania?"
@studentofrhythm
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
"Ken Hulme:
Aspen is 'waaay too soft for a dulcimer; nearly as soft as Balsa! I made a blanket chest from aspen once -- worst wood choice I ever made!..."
@studentofrhythm
• one month ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Building the Celtic Strum:
Posted a new Comment on Building the Celtic Strum:
"My goodness, that beauty looks like an ideal instrument for me."
@studentofrhythm
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
"Ken Hulme:
Notyhing wrong with cottonwood as a dulcimer wood. Poplar (particularly Yellow Poplar) in particular was very popular among the traditional..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
"Robin Thompson:
I know nothing about Mr. Burton yet I love the wood! Osage Orange wood? Apparently it's cottonwood, with natural worm holes. Seems..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
"Ken Hulme:
If the instrument seems very muted to you, you could -- with some careful and judicious work with a fine toothed jewelers saw -- open up those..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
Posted a response to "Builder Mack Burton":
"Good to know, thanks. I won an auction for this on ebay so when it gets here I'll be able to inspect and photograph it up close. Not surprised about the..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Cherry Dulcimer Song:
Posted a new Comment on Cherry Dulcimer Song:
"Nice! I like the imagery of the memories singing through the wood. A firm root in some archetypes there."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Marche Pour la Ceremonie des Turcs - Mountain Dulcimer!:
Posted a new Comment on Marche Pour la Ceremonie des Turcs - Mountain Dulcimer!:
"I've loved this tune for a long time - delightful rendition!"
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga 384 on a Celtic Strum:
Posted a new Comment on Cantiga 384 on a Celtic Strum:
"I love the Cantigas. This fits the instrument perfectly, sounds just right for a campfire."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Silent Night:
Posted a new Comment on Silent Night:
"Lovely, in that higher octave with that noter."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Man of Constant Sorrow:
Posted a new Comment on Man of Constant Sorrow:
"Very fitting!"
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Builder Mack Burton":
Created a new forum topic "Builder Mack Burton":
"Anybody heard of him? Located in Robbins, NC, built this instrument:"
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Created a new Audio File:
Beginner practice: Once in Royal David's City
Created a new Audio File:
Beginner practice: Once in Royal David's City
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer String Anchor Pins":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer String Anchor Pins":
"When I put the thin string on the bass it wouldn't hold a pitch lower than the G below middle C but if I tuned it to the D above middle C the other strings..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer String Anchor Pins":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer String Anchor Pins":
"Well, heck it if I didn't get the thing tuned right finally! I've got me a DAD tuned dulcimer at last, and it's now a cinch to get it down to DAC and play..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer String Anchor Pins":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer String Anchor Pins":
"VSL is 24" and the string gauges are 20 wound for the bass, 12 for the others. I bought a pack of GHS dulcimer strings and broke the bass string..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer String Anchor Pins":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer String Anchor Pins":
"If I may revive this thread with a slightly different problem:
I have a cardboard-body dulcimer, like the backyard models but from a different maker. I've..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Musical Advent Calendar 2021":
Posted a response to "Musical Advent Calendar 2021":
"Yes, this is wonderful, very inspiring for a new player."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Played and sang for my dad at veterans' home:
Posted a new Comment on Played and sang for my dad at veterans' home:
"They had a microphone and I pointed it at the instrument. It was in kind of a big room and I was on a stage so I don't know how well it carried. I estimate..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on The Friendly Beasts:
Posted a new Comment on The Friendly Beasts:
"@Strumelia, I appreciate your patience as I slowly learn my way around. I'm sorry to read that about Rod. In his honor then, I will make a goal of..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Frame Drums":
Posted a response to "Frame Drums":
"Yay frame drums! Dang those are some nice ones you've all shown. How have you all been coming along with your playing?
I started playing frame drums..."
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"I bought a flute tuned in A at a gift shop in Torrey, UT a few summers ago. Good basic solid flute with a nice tone. I have fun with it. A while ago I did..."
Latest Group Discussions
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Llibre Vermell de Montserrat
Anybody else here tried playing songs from this? One of the most...
@StudentofRhythm 2 months ago - Comments: 1
Played and sang for my dad at veterans' home
My dad moved into a veterans' home a month ago. He's 89 and has...
@StudentofRhythm 2 months ago - Comments: 4
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12/04/21 06:49:05AM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi Student, 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
12/02/21 09:02:04AM @ken-longfield:
Welcome to FOTMD, StudentofRhythm. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions. Let us know if we can help you in any way along your dulcimer journey.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
12/01/21 08:10:00PM @richard-streib:
Welcome StudentofRhythm to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of friendly folks. Join the discussions. Ask questions. We are here to help each other. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.
