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Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 6 days ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
"@homer-ross & @davisjames , many thanks for listening, friends!  We own a little bit of acreage and most/all of it is atop an underground mine.  Mark's..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuners on Folkcrat instrument are difficult to turn":
"The problem is likely related to the vintage of the dulcimer. That is a long time and things can dry out over time. I have taken some similar tuners apart...."
jimws
@jimws • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tuners on Folkcrat instrument are difficult to turn":
"I play with a dulcimer club located in Fairhope, Al and today I was assisting a young lady in tuning her dulcimer.  She has a beautiful Folkcraft dulcimer..."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 6 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
"Love this tune."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 6 days ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
"Very emotional tune. Well done and beautifully expressed."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
"I love this melody.I suspect that the folks who worked in the mine near you and the people who depended on them would be glad to know that you composed and..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @richard-streib: I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger
Shopdad
@shopdad • 6 days ago • comments: 592
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thanks Ben. Getting things together for a Tear Drop. I just read a post about the Tear Drop Dulcimer. Sounds like there are some different opinions. Pro's;..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 6 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
"Wow, Shopdad, those look great.  Can't wait to see what more you come up with."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @willywasel:
"HI Willy 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 • 6 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @codelady7:
"Hi Codelady, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karilee:
"Hi Karilee, 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..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
"Nate:I don't think the difference between 24 and 26.5 is that huge. Long stretches like a 1-2-4 chord might be about 1/2 inch further.   Nate makes a great..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tammi:
"Hi Tammi, 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 • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mary-frantz:
"Hi Mary, 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 • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @eggore76:
"Hi Eggore, 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 • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @travlcouple:
"Hi Travlcouple, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jim-cadorette:
"Hi Jim, 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 • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wink-rager:
"Hi Wink, 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 • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cjones:
"Hi C., 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..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
"Something else to keep in mind...  assuming you wish to tune both dulcimers to the same key and the same notes on your strings, you may have to use slightly..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @elizabeth-a:
"Hi Elizabeth, 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..."
Nate
@nate • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
"I don't think the difference between 24 and 26.5 is that huge. Long stretches like a 1-2-4 chord might be about 1/2 inch further. I would say that hand..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
"I'm assuming you mostly play in DAd tuning?Are you able to concentrate more on playing the melody notes without necessarily playing the full chords of the..."
Debi
@debi • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
"John Pettreemusic: Couldn't resist....sorry... Didn't say I'd be playing on Halloween!"
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
"Couldn't resist....sorry..."
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • one week ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Once I had a sweetheart (duet):
"Dusty Turtle: Nice job, you two! Charming duet. I wish I could have better seen your fingers in the fretboards.  How am I supposed to steal licks?..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @elizabeth-a:
"Welcome Elizabeth A to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. I applaud your desire to get back into playing your dulcimer. It can be hard to..."
Debi
@debi • one week ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Playing A Longer VSL":
"Hi Folks,       Hope everyone is doing well.  I am interested in suggestions for someone who normally plays a 24 to max 25 VSL dulcimer and wish to get a..."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • one week ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Once I had a sweetheart (duet):
"Nice job, you two! Charming duet. I wish I could have better seen your fingers in the fretboards.  How am I supposed to steal licks?"
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cjones:
"Welcome Cjones to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Best wishes on your learning and progress with playing your mountain dulcimer. We are..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wink-rager:
"Welcome Wink Rager to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer Glad you joined. There is a lot of information here about the mountain dulcimer. Please let us know if..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jim-cadorette:
"Welcome Jim Cadorette to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Yes we do have a for sale forum. On the bar above click on forums and then at the..."
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Autumn's Farewell - Original Composition:
"Beautiful"
DavisJames
@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @granto: Autumn's Farewell - Original Composition
 
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