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@dusty • 5 minutes ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "favorite fiddle tunes to play SLOWLY":

"Fiddle tunes from the United States, the British Isles, Canada and elsewhere are among the most common tunes played in dulcimer jams. And some of them sound..."

@john-c-knopf • 8 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"I can build you an Uncle Ed Thomas dulcimer to order anytime you'd like. Walnut or painted poplar."

@ken-longfield • 10 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Martha. It's good to have you aboard. Your history with the mountain dulcimer is interesting. I admit to never having heard of your..."

@tonyg • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"I've always been partial to the Uncle Ed Thomas design."

@richard-streib • yesterday • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:

"Welcome Martha Fleming to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Thank you for sharing about your father and his dulcimers. Such a blessing to..."

@brotherbobgolem • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @strumelia: 4

@brotherbobgolem • yesterday • comments: 179
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:

"Strumelia, you run a tight ship here! Thanks for all your help."

@brotherbobgolem • yesterday • comments: 539
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Thanks for the warm welcome, Ken! It's great to finally be able to meet you all. "

@brotherbobgolem • yesterday • comments: 378
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:

"Thank you kindly for the welcome! "

@strumelia • yesterday • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:

"Greetings and welcome to FOTMD, Martha! "

@dusty • yesterday • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Ma Omrot Einayich

@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Ma Omrot Einayich:

"That is so good,the music and playing.A delight to listen to."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"The general rule of humidity is that if you are comfortable, your instruments are comfortable. If the humidity is low, the wood will lose moisture and..."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:

"Welcome to FOTMD, BrotherBobGolen. It's good to have you aboard. I am glad that you have been receiving benefit from reading through these forums. I look..."

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ron Ewing Mountain Dulcimer:

"Congratulations on your new baby, Masaki. I have two Ewing dulcimers and absolutely love them."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"I keep mine out all the time here in NC. We have a whole house humidifier for winter time when the ambient humidity is lower. Our summers are generally humid..."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:

"Welcome BrotherBobGolen to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So good to have you join the forum. Let us know if you have any questions. We're here to support..."

@kathreen-miller • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"Thanks, Dusty. I live in eastern Washington state, where we don't get the precipitation of the west side. My weather app says today's humidity is 38 percent...."

@brotherbobgolem • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:

"Strumelia: Welcome to you! I'm happy to be here! "

@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:

"Welcome to you! "

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"@kathreen-miller, yes excessive aridity and excessive humidity can damage wooden instruments. But those conditions are pretty rare. Where do you live? Is..."

@kathreen-miller • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"Hello! I recently learned that dulcimers can crack if the humidity is not high enough (45-50%) so I'd like to buy a humidifier. Does anyone have any..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"Tony, did you see anything that you like yet? "

@luthier • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":

"Thanks to all for the information. I will look into each option."

@dusty • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":

"@luthier, there are literally dozens of dulcimer players who offer online lessons. Before recommending any, I would ask what style of dulcimer are you..."

@john-petry • 4 days ago

@john-petry is now following @luthier

@john-petry • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":

"..."

@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":

"There are many lessons available online, but it depends upon what you want to do. Do you want a one-on-one lesson with Zoom or FaceTime? Do you just want..."

@luthier • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer lessons":

"I just joined FOTMD. I play fiddle, guitar and am learning the dulcimer. I am wondering if any members offer online lessons, and if not, does anyone know who..."

@jan-potts • 4 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ron Ewing Mountain Dulcimer:

"This is a treasure!"

@dusty • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"You might contact Howard Rugg, who is a member here, although I don't know how active he is. He resurrected Capritaurus dulcimers a few years back. He..."

@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"I knew Dave Nichols through A.S.I.A. He was always willing to share his knowledge with others. You live in a beautiful area of the country. It's been many..."

@aknight53 • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"Thanks Ken, I’m near Lake Placid 5 hrs from Rochester. Dave Nichols was my go to luthier but sadly he passed away. I know of one other near me but he has..."

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"You're welcome. Your information says you are in the Adirondack Mts. There are two luthiers in NY that possibly could help you; Bernd Krause and Dwain..."

@ondrej • one week ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer:

"Alex_Lubet: What a great idea, thanks for posting. Here's one of several Jewish pieces I play: It's in DAC tuning. Best, Thank you...."

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