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@robert-schuler • one week ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on fly around :

"Thanks for all the likes. Fly Around was the first old time tune I learned to play...Robert "

@mark-gilston • one week ago • comments: 2

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Once I had a sweetheart (duet)

@dusty • one week ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fanny Power by O'Carolan:

"Nice job on one of my favorite O'Carolan tunes! thanks Dusty, I love O’Carolan too! steve"

@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Cascade:

"Kajus did a great job."

@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fanny Power by O'Carolan:

"Great melody!The thumbpick is an interesting idea,makes the melody string step forward a bit. thats why I use it..you are quick to pick that up. I use a..."

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"Thanks!"

@dusty • one week ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):

"This online event is just under two weeks away, and I'm getting super excited!"

@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jill-geary: Want to buy Warren A. May dulcimer

@dusty • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Old dulcimers that want to party ":

"Well I'm an old dulcimer player, and I like to party!"

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karilee:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Karilee. It's good to have you aboard. You can learn a lot just by searching through the discussions here. If you have a specific question,..."

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @codelady7:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Codelady7. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @willywasel:

"Welcome to FOTMD, WillyWasel. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Old dulcimers that want to party ":

"My oldest dulcimer is from 1931. It doesn't party. I don't take it out on camping trips or to parties. I do take it to mountain dulcimer events and allow..."

@notsothoreau • one week ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Old dulcimers that want to party ":

"I don't know a good way to find out about this. I have a 1976 McSpadden kit dulcimer. The guy I got it from was happy because he knew I'd play it. I swear..."

@jill-geary • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Want to buy Warren A. May dulcimer":

"P.S. I'm in NY through August (2025) then driving back to San Diego"

@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @alex-lubet: A Farewell

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"Good to know, thanks so much. I think much of what I do is grounded in being entirely self taught (on dulcimer), at some distance from the mainstream..."

@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"I'm glad I asked and appreciate your response lots! A fan of drones here! Though Jean learned on a 3-string dulcimer, for her second instructional..."

@jill-geary • one week ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Want to buy Warren A. May dulcimer":

"Hello friends, Looking to buy a pre-owned/pre-loved Warren May dulcimer. I'm traveling on my boat all summer, every summer, and don't want to bring my..."

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"I usually play with four equidistant strings these days and use many different tunings. But I really enjoy tuning three or even all four strings to low D...."

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"I would say Jean Ritchie. It's more obvious in other pieces. But I would say it's really the drone and not the noter that has been the influence, as I..."

@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"Very nice of you to listen to my music! Ah, it's curious noter-drone style has been an influence on what you do! I'm wondering whether a particular..."

@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Youghal Harbour:

"Youghal Harbour reminds me so much of another Irish tune,,"The Blackbird".A melody I could never master."

@alex-lubet • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "tambourin à cordes":

"Hi All, A medieval instrument that looks a lot like a dulcimer but serves a very different role as accompaniment only to melodic instruments, sort of like a..."

@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Flow Gently Sweet Afton:

"Hi Jim.It's great to hear this song again.In the 50's we learned it in school.Education in English Canada was quite Victorian then.We were taught how to..."

@alex-lubet • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"I enjoy your work, too. I really appreciate the noter-drone style. It's been an influence. Best,"

@alex-lubet • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"That's so kind of you to say. I really appreciate it. I also appreciate the great contributions you make to this community. This is not just a great place..."

@david-bennett • 2 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Caney Fork:

"Very nice!"

@shopdad • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @worthywords:

"Hello Worthywords, I am new to the group as well. I saw the post about ancestors and thought I would share our journey. My daughter was out of work for a..."

@shopdad • 2 weeks ago • comments: 513
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Thanks Ken, It has been a fun journey and I learned so much. The strum stick is a good place to begin as it is an easier build than the next one. It's..."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:

"Your strum stick looks very nice. You did a fine job on the tail piece. Your rebec restoration is going to be a piece of cake. Ken "The dulcimer sings a..."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":

"Way to go! That will be a great help with your restoration. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@shopdad • 2 weeks ago • comments: 513
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Thanks, Ken. check out my post on Ben's comment. I think I will enjoy this group. I don't know anyone around here that plays the dulcimer. I'm new at it and..."

@shopdad • 2 weeks ago • comments: 592
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

"Thanks Ben. I love what I'm learning on the dulcimer. Trying new techniques is challenging at times but always pays. I enjoy making things in my shop (thus..."

@xliv • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":

"http://jugtones.com/images/blog/12.Vintage%20Plans/1955%20Rebec%20Fiddle.pdf I found it. Original plans from 1955 magazine. 44"

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