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Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Let's Bury The Term "Scheitholt"":
"Thanks, Ken L & Ken H for the research and your article!  One thing I realize is the story of the Appalachian dulcimer and its origins is still being..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Let's Bury The Term "Scheitholt"
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Let's Bury The Term "Scheitholt"":
"Here is a bibliography for the article. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song." "
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Let's Bury The Term "Scheitholt"":
"I learned today that theme of February, 2026 issue of Dulcimer Players News will not be "tradition." I submitted an article in 2024 and was asked if it could..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "fret markers.":
"Oh my, Strumelia, that poor guitar! Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Wally Venable
@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "fret markers.":
"I have dot placed stickers, using stationary department dots or masking tape, on one or two of the instruments I own, but if I buy a modestly priced dulcimer..."
silar31
@jennifer-landry • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "fret markers.":
"Thanks for the tip about that. My dulcimers live in their cases with their humidifiers as our house is dry as heck all winter even with room humidifiers so..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "fret markers.":
"I thought i'd add one little tip here... Wooden dulcimers and other instruments tend to darken over time when exposed to light. This can be a nice thing, for..."
olddog75
@olddog75 • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Come In From the Cold
silar31
@jennifer-landry • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "fret markers.":
"Reviving an old thread here just to say thanks for the links, I’ve ordered some of the recommended stickers for both my vintage dulcimer, and also for my..."
Banjostray
@banjostray • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Come In From the Cold
Joseph Besse
@joseph-besse • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Drifting off - a lullaby
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Drifting off - a lullaby :
"Thank you, @homer-ross!  I hope this year brings you lots of time for strumming!  "
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Drifting off - a lullaby :
"Very nice!"
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Drifting off - a lullaby
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
"Great tune and so well played. Thanks for sharing."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Drifting off - a lullaby :
"@dan We're happy you like it!  However, if you did not fall asleep, the lullaby failed to do its job.     Thanks for listening and happy strumming!  "
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
"Nice"
Dan
@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Drifting off - a lullaby :
"Love it!"
Dan
@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Drifting off - a lullaby
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Created a new Audio File:
Drifting off - a lullaby
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @sylvia:
"Hello Sylvia,   Don't know if this will help.. here is a Facebook link to a dulcimer group "sort of" near to you. Perhaps some members are even closer to..."
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Come In From the Cold
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
"Thanks for sharing this jaunty tune Leo. Did you add the 1.5 fret to the dulcimer? Ken "The dulcimer sings a new song.""
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
"P.S.- That Sunhearth seems made for that 4 equidistant set-up!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Good sources/materials for lap cloths?:
"I second what Richard says.  Easy to buy chamois cloths in any auto supply store. and yes- never store lap cloths or polishing cloths in the case with your..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Good sources/materials for lap cloths?:
"I know this is an OLD thread. I use a piece of chamois.  They are often used to dry the car after washing and are available at many auto supply stores. As I..."
Pierre-Yves Donnio
@pierre-yves-donnio • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: A Light in the Window
Banjostray
@banjostray • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
"Sylvia: Ken, are you the Ken who authored A Beginners Guide?  What a wealth of information.  Now I know what D4 means and where I can find a tuner online for..."
Sylvia
@sylvia • 2 months ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
"Richard,  Thanks for your helpful and thoughtful comments. Yes, already had a hit of DAD.  Haven't had my first instrument for 2 weeks yet. It will have to..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
"Sylvia, By far most of the learning material, instructors (whether online, in person or at festivals) and printed music/tab today, is geared toward..."
 
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