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Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 34
Posted a new Comment on Modern/Chord style Players:
"Homer Ross: Has anyone tried the Blue Chip picks?   I was given a Blue Chip pick as a gift from another dulcimer player.  Of all the picks I've tried, it's..."
Nate
@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 34
Posted a new Comment on Modern/Chord style Players:
"Homer Ross: Has anyone tried the Blue Chip picks?   I have tried a couple different thicknesses on guitar. They make almost no clicking or flapping..."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 34
Posted a new Comment on Modern/Chord style Players:
"Has anyone tried the Blue Chip picks?"
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Pghmatt. It always good to have another Pennsylvanian on board. Let us know if you have any questions. I enjoy noter playing and although I..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @annie-h:
"Welcome to FOTMD, AnnieH. It's good to have you aboard. We are here to help. Let us know if have any questions. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kerin:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Kerin. It's good to have you aboard. Let us know if we can help you in any way as you begin your dulcimer journey. Ken "The dulcimer sings..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Cascade:
"An amazing performance and composition."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Deep Blue Sea:
"Hi Mark.A great song!An odd thing,when I saw the title the melody popped into my head,no,that can't be right,says I..then I remembered- this song was a hit..."
calvin
@calvin • 2 months ago • comments: 591
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you, I have a dulcimer on it's way was unable to play before purchasing fingers crossed."
Wally Venable
@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
"I like a 7/16 inch dowel about 6 inches long as a noter. It really doesn't matter to me whether the dowel comes from a lumber yard or a craft department."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 11
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/uploaded_audio/1319/all-the-abandoned-mines
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @calvin:
"Hi Calvin, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kerin:
"Hi Kerin, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @annie-h:
"Hi Annie, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
"Hi Matt, 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,..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
"I found that bamboo or river cane makes a nice noter. Some folks use chopsticks from the Chinese carry out. I find one about 3/8" diameter works for me.Just..."
pghmatt
@pghmatt • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
"Richard Streib: Welcome Pghmatt to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Congrats on finding your dulcimer. The song of the dulcimer is really..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @pghmatt:
"Welcome Pghmatt to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Congrats on finding your dulcimer. The song of the dulcimer is really in a class by..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @annie-h:
"Thanks for joining and welcome Annie H to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of wonderful dulcimer people. Look..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kerin:
"Welcom Kerin to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a great forum  which I am sure you will find interesting. I sent you a private..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Deep Blue Sea
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"Thank you, Dusty-- I'm good to go for the concert!  "
Pierre-Yves Donnio
@pierre-yves-donnio • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Cascade
Pierre-Yves Donnio
@pierre-yves-donnio • 2 months ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Swaggering Jig on lap dulcimer
Pierre-Yves Donnio
@pierre-yves-donnio • 2 months ago • comments: 9
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: The Shepherd's Wife
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Deep Blue Sea
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"To register only for the concert, which costs $15, just start the registration process and choose the option for the "Friday evening concert only."  Here is..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"@dusty How do I register for just the concert?  "
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"Registration is now open for this fun and intimate, online event.  If you sign up for any of my workshops, let me know and you can help me choose some of the..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @calvin:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Calvin. It looks like you've jumped right in. That's great. I look forward to your continued participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Enjoy your new to you dulcimer. Like John, over the years I've built several McSpadden kits; always for others. I'm glad to you found an instrument you like..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Good going!  We're happy that you got a nice dulcimer at a nice price.  To me it sounds like you bought a McSpadden dulcimer kit that was assembled by Bob..."
bonnieannie
@bonnieannie • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Thank you, everyone! Checking out the dulcimer went well and I ended up taking it home. It turned out to not be a McSpadden – looks like the maker is Bob..."
calvin
@calvin • 2 months ago • comments: 349
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"I am in the process of getting my first dulcimer, hoping to make a good decision. Thanks for allowing me to join the group."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"Looks to be a great line-up this year!  "
 
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