Timeline Entry
@dusty
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
"Thanks so much, John for that explanation. Basically, you are defining purity of tone as a minimum of overtones. That seems logical.
But it also raises a..."
@nate
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
"Thank you for taking the time to explain John. I have to admit, I find the results counterintuitive. If a "purer" tone means less overtones, and an..."
@johnr
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
"I've attached a response for Dusty and Nate. Others are welcome to dig in. It's a little lengthy, so I had to put it in a zip file which you should find..."
@gstringer
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"Someone's idea of an upgraded McSpadden kit."
@msdeebee
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"Thanks for the look."
@john-c-knopf
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"It resmbles a McSpadden teardrop dulcimer, but the use of 5 pieces on the back sets it apart. Also the red color is different, and the type of tuners. It..."
@msdeebee
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"Funny...there were 2 McSpaddens in the same lot. This one does not have the stamp though."
@nate
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
"I've heard it said that the closer to the midpoint, the more freely the string can excite overtone frequencies. The way it was explained to me is that when..."
@robin-thompson
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Peonies in the Field:
Posted a new Comment on Peonies in the Field:
"@davisjames -- I wish we'd captured some birdsong on this recording! We're glad you still enjoy the little tune. "
@gstringer
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"Looks like a McSpadden. They often had their name stamped below the bridge area. Most likely a kit."
@msdeebee
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Created a new forum topic "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"I was wondering if any of my friends recognize this builder. There is no tag inside the dulcimer so I'm thinking it is a homemade. That scroll head is pretty..."
@davisjames
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @jim-dickens: He is all you need
Liked a music item created by @jim-dickens: He is all you need
@davisjames
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Peonies in the Field:
Posted a new Comment on Peonies in the Field:
"Enjoying this melody once again...I looked at my last year's comment,re birdsong counterpoint...listened again-no birdsong...then I checked the date,late..."
@ken-longfield
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour
@dusty
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
"If I understand you, @johnr, by "middle" you mean at half the string's length, or the octave (7th fret on a dulcimer, 12th fret on all those chromatic..."
@robin-thompson
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"FOTMD is where IADD was conceived. "
@richard-streib
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @pux0r3:
Posted a new Comment on @pux0r3:
"Good to have you join PuxOr3. You have come to the best place to ask questions about the mountain dulcimer. There is a lot expertise and knowledge..."
@johnr
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
"In response to Dusty's "How Do You Measure Tone Mathematically" - I would call it more of a description. A very simple, perfectly pure tone for a specific..."
@phil-myers
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
"Another great one, Val!"
@phil-myers
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Youghal Harbour:
Posted a new Comment on Youghal Harbour:
"So glad to have you back posting tunes, Val! Missed your wonderful playing!"
@sam-edelston
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"@robin-thompson Yup. I'd say you folks got the ball rolling, and now it's gathering some momentum. I tell everybody that the dulcimer is a more logical..."
@david-bennett
• 2 days ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: April:
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: April:
"Bump
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: April..."
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: John O'Connor.
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: John O'Connor.
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @pux0r3:
Posted a new Comment on @pux0r3:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Pux0r3. It's good to have you aboard. Please ask your questions. We are happy to offer help to each other as we continue our dulcimer..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karen-lee:
Posted a new Comment on @karen-lee:
"Hi Karen, 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,..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Sam, thanks for the information about Brandi's song and for the link to Tim Hanseroth-- I'd watched that some time ago yet hadn't looked at it lately...."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karen-lee:
Posted a new Comment on @karen-lee:
"Welcome Karen Lee to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. I know you will enjoy your new to you dulcimer. As Kenl said we are here to help; so..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karen-lee:
Posted a new Comment on @karen-lee:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Karen. It's good to have you aboard. You are at the right place to find information about the mountain dulcimer. If you don't find what you..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Sam, that was a delightful video segment. You and the reporter did a fine job. Thanks for your help in promoting IADD.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""