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@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Wartz-n-All Gathering:

"Wally, thanks for those links about Dr. Gainer. I may have mentioned that I took two courses from him at the Appalachian Regional School for Church Leaders...."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":

"Thanks for photos Jonathan. It looks like the builder may have miscalculated the placement of the seventh fret and moved it but never filled in the slot. Not..."

@jdnewberry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":

"Here is a better photo of the "mystery slot" for those who may be curious."

@jdnewberry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":

"I have skimmed through the article by Ken Hulme and it seems that this will answer most, if not all, of my questions. Thanks for this! I'll print it out..."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @frank:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Frank. Playing dulcimer is a lot of fun. I'm glad that you found us here and we will help you in any way we can. Feel free to ask..."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":

"Jonathan, can you post a photo of your dulcimer? It may help us to better help you. Also, if you the maker of the dulcimer that would be helpful. Since your..."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":

"I'm not Ken Hulme.I'm the other Ken. Here is the link to his article:..."

@jdnewberry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":

"Thank you for the information! I'm searching for it now."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":

"JD, one of our members here, Ken Hulme, wrote a very helpful lesson on just such a situation. It's called "I Just Got A Dulcimer. Now What?" He will no..."

@jdnewberry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":

"So, the information on the internet is only as good as the information people post online, and the google search results are only as good as the questions I..."

@steve-c • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fanny Power by O'Carolyn:

"I used what banjo players might call a pinch to play most of Fanny Power."

@steve-c • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Fanny Power by O'Carolan

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier's Starsong Dulcimer dim.?":

"It strikes me that a VSL scale length of 27" is in the normal/standard range for a dulcimer."

@silverstrings • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier's Starsong Dulcimer dim.?":

"I understand."

@lilley-pad • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier's Starsong Dulcimer dim.?":

"Hi thanks for the suggestion, I have tried to contact him numerous times, hes not big on communicating so that's why I'm reaching out."

@wally-venable • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Wartz-n-All Gathering:

"Morgantown and West Virginia University (WVU) are only abut 15 miles from Fairmont. Dr. Patrick W. Gainer was associated with WVU from the early 1920s..."

@silverstrings • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier's Starsong Dulcimer dim.?":

"I would recommend contacting Gary Gallier to find out the specifics of your dulcimer. There should be some information if you look inside the sound hole to..."

@lilley-pad • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Gary Gallier's Starsong Dulcimer dim.?":

"Hi kids have a question hopefully somebody out there can answer it has to do with a Gary Gallier Starsong Dulcimer. I was very fortunate to be able to pick..."

@joe • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0

Created a new Event:
Fort New Salem Dulcimer Fest (WV)

@joe • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Alex Lubet At a Place Far Away:

"Nice! "

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @stlhook:

"Welcome to FOTMD, StlHook. It's good to have you aboard. Let us know if we can help you along on your dulcimer journey. I've never Gebhard Woods Festival,..."

@wally-venable • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Wartz-n-All Gathering:

"Fairmont is part of North Central West Virginia. We haven't had anyone who has developed a distinctive style or produced a large number of high quality..."

@beth-t • 2 weeks ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):

"Homer Ross: Beautiful, touching and moving melody. Looking forward to the video. Thank you so much Homer. The video is already posted on this website. "

@beth-t • 2 weeks ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):

"DavisJames: I find myself whistling or humming this melody on my early morning walks.A welcome companion as so many others are over the years. Knowing..."

@beth-t • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Headin' South:

"Great tune and great story Jamie!"

@beth-t • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Headin' South

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Wartz-n-All Gathering:

"Bob, I'm glad to see Wartz-n-all continuing. I've been to a few of them, but find that I no longer have the energy to drive the 3 1/2 or 4 hour drive down to..."

@homer-ross • 2 weeks ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):

"Beautiful, touching and moving melody. Looking forward to the video. "

@homer-ross • 2 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Hangman's Waltz.:

"Enjoyed this one!"

@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Hangman's Waltz.:

"This tune always makes me think about the American recordist,Phil Spector,who pioneered the "wall of sound" in the 60's...in this case it's the galax(aaaa)..."

@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):

"I find myself whistling or humming this melody on my early morning walks.A welcome companion as so many others are over the years."

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

"Vicrich55 "] No one in our family plays instruments so would you have any ideal what I should ask for this Mark Blair dulcimer or any suggestions on a..."

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

"Strumelia: @ken-longfield , you never fail to amaze me with how much you know about dulcimers and their makers. Thanks, Strumelia. I've been around the..."

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

"I agree with John and olddog75 that $300 is a fair price if you are looking to get it in to the hands of someone who will enjoy playing it. Of course you can..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Value":

"$300 sounds like a good, solid value to me. It's a beauty!"

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