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@alex-lubet
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:
"I'm confident others will find this odd, but I like playing with four equidistant strings and tuning the bottom three to low D. It enables me to play fast..."
@homer-ross
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Our Foundling, a work-in-progress
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Our Foundling, a work-in-progress
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @scotts:
Posted a new Comment on @scotts:
"Glad you joined ScottS. Welcome. Kenl has given sage advice for selling your dulcimer here. Best wishes on finding it a new home where it will be lovingly..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @4stringgirl:
Posted a new Comment on @4stringgirl:
"Glad you joined 4stringGirl. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here. Look around and see what all is here. Let us..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":
"I'm glad that was helpful. Often it takes it a little experimenting to get right action for your playing style.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@wally-venable
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":
"If a bridge is simply too high, you can lower it by taking it out and sanding or filing the bottom a bit. Do it a little at a time and tune and play it after..."
@notsothoreau
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":
"Okay. I replaced the bridge and thanks for telling me where to find those. I've put new strings on it. I'll play it awhile and see if I like it. I'm going..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @scotts:
Posted a new Comment on @scotts:
"Welcome to FOTMD ScottS. It's good to have you aboard. It sounds like you are looking for a new home for your dulcimer. If you advertise it for sale here be..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @4stringgirl:
Posted a new Comment on @4stringgirl:
"Welcome to FOTMD, 4stringGirl. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 18
Liked a group discussions item created by @flint-hill: Nathan Hicks playing "Pretty Polly" in 1939 - Alternative pre-revival tuning?
Liked a group discussions item created by @flint-hill: Nathan Hicks playing "Pretty Polly" in 1939 - Alternative pre-revival tuning?
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Our Foundling, a work-in-progress :
Posted a new Comment on Our Foundling, a work-in-progress :
"Hey, Jamie @davisjames -- thanks a bunch! We're happy you like it! Also, thank you for pulling me back to this tune because I've changed how I play it and..."
@homer-ross
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @dan: Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip
Liked a music item created by @dan: Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip
@homer-ross
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication
@davisjames
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Our Foundling, a work-in-progress :
Posted a new Comment on Our Foundling, a work-in-progress :
"Hi guys.That is so good.Love the space between melody notes."
@alex-lubet
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:
"Very interesting, thanks. I'm especially intrigued by the 5 equidistant strings. "
@nate
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:
"I personally prefer the sound of two drones, rather than more. I only prefer 4 strings when i am actually using all 4. If three or more are just ringing out..."
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 18
Liked a group discussions item created by @flint-hill: Nathan Hicks playing "Pretty Polly" in 1939 - Alternative pre-revival tuning?
Liked a group discussions item created by @flint-hill: Nathan Hicks playing "Pretty Polly" in 1939 - Alternative pre-revival tuning?
@jost
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 21
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-clark: Working With Drones
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-clark: Working With Drones
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @kingtut:
Posted a new Comment on @kingtut:
"Glad you joined Kingtut! Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Please list your dulcimers for sale in the section under FOR SALE in the "forums" tab..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @kingtut:
Posted a new Comment on @kingtut:
"Welcome to FOTMD Kingtut. It will be interesting to see what you have for sale. In the meantime I encourage you to look through this site to learn more about..."
@nate
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: a Balinese gamelan ensemble from U of KY
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: a Balinese gamelan ensemble from U of KY
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @kingtut:
Posted a new Comment on @kingtut:
"Hi Kingtut, 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..."
@dan
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":
"Thank you @kevin-r"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication
@dan
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":
"John Pettreemusic:
Thank you, Dan, for the bit of history and insight. "guarded secrets" reminds me of my old trapping days swapping recipes for beaver..."
@randy-adams
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication
@kevin-r
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":
"Here is a link to another video of this instrument."
@phil-myers
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @dan: Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip
Liked a music item created by @dan: Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip
@frank-dudgeon
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: a Balinese gamelan ensemble from U of KY
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: a Balinese gamelan ensemble from U of KY
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulsimmer:
Posted a new Comment on @dulsimmer:
"Glad you joined Dulsimmer. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. I was born not too far from St. Mary's in Darke County. We moved away in 1960 when I..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulsimmer:
Posted a new Comment on @dulsimmer:
"Hi Dulsimmer, 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..."
@lorilee
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning down a half step":
Posted a response to "Tuning down a half step":
"John, as I unerstand it, Yes! Another way to remember the half steps on the scale from E to F and B to C: E at F ish B efore C hicken. I learned that..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulsimmer:
Posted a new Comment on @dulsimmer:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Dulsimmer. I'm glad you are here. Have fun exploring these discussions. I look forward to your participation in this site.
Ken"The dulcimer..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: a Balinese gamelan ensemble from U of KY
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: a Balinese gamelan ensemble from U of KY