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@robin-thompson
• 6 days ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuners on Folkcrat instrument are difficult to turn":
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tuners on Folkcrat instrument are difficult to turn":
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
Posted a new Comment on I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
"Love this tune."
@homer-ross
• 6 days ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
"Very emotional tune. Well done and beautifully expressed."
@davisjames
• 6 days ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @richard-streib: I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger
Liked a music item created by @richard-streib: I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger
@shopdad
• 6 days ago
• comments: 592
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
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;..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
"Wow, Shopdad, those look great. Can't wait to see what more you come up with."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @willywasel:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @codelady7:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karilee:
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tammi:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mary-frantz:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @eggore76:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @travlcouple:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jim-cadorette:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wink-rager:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cjones:
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @elizabeth-a:
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
"John Pettreemusic:
Couldn't resist....sorry...
Didn't say I'd be playing on Halloween!"
@john-petry
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
Posted a response to "Playing A Longer VSL":
"Couldn't resist....sorry..."
@mark-gilston
• one week ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Once I had a sweetheart (duet):
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
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @elizabeth-a:
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
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Playing A Longer VSL":
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
• one week ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Once I had a sweetheart (duet):
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
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cjones:
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
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wink-rager:
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
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jim-cadorette:
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
• one week ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Autumn's Farewell - Original Composition:
Posted a new Comment on Autumn's Farewell - Original Composition:
"Beautiful"
@davisjames
• one week ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @granto: Autumn's Farewell - Original Composition
Liked a youtube item created by @granto: Autumn's Farewell - Original Composition