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Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 14 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @calvin:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Calvin. It looks like you've jumped right in. That's great. I look forward to your continued participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Enjoy your new to you dulcimer. Like John, over the years I've built several McSpadden kits; always for others. I'm glad to you found an instrument you like..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 15 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Good going!  We're happy that you got a nice dulcimer at a nice price.  To me it sounds like you bought a McSpadden dulcimer kit that was assembled by Bob..."
bonnieannie
@bonnieannie • 20 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Thank you, everyone! Checking out the dulcimer went well and I ended up taking it home. It turned out to not be a McSpadden – looks like the maker is Bob..."
calvin
@calvin • yesterday • comments: 344
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"I am in the process of getting my first dulcimer, hoping to make a good decision. Thanks for allowing me to join the group."
Strumelia
@strumelia • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"Looks to be a great line-up this year!  "
Strumelia
@strumelia • yesterday • comments: 4
Liked an events item created by @steve-eulberg: Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom)
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @calvin:
"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined Calvin. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Look around and..."
Leo Kretzner
@leo-kretzner • 2 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on The Shepherd's Wife:
"FWIW, there was a hammered dulcimer of Gregg's in the room the recording was done in. Perhaps some resonant vibrations were happening!"
Leo Kretzner
@leo-kretzner • 2 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on The Shepherd's Wife:
"That's some really good ears there! Thanks for all comments... "
calvin
@calvin • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "larry Barringer":
"Robin Thompson: Scroll to the bottom of this page on Terry McCafferty's website for a little information:..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "larry Barringer":
"Scroll to the bottom of this page on Terry McCafferty's website for a little information:..."
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Rule # 2     Play it some more.... If YOU like the way it looks, if YOU like the way it sounds, it means more than ANY makers mark or vintage. A dulcimer..."
calvin
@calvin • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "larry Barringer":
"I am looking at a Barringer # 58 like new condition any input on his work and possible value?"
Randy Adams
@randy-adams • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Liked an events item created by @steve-eulberg: Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom)
Wally Venable
@wally-venable • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Rule #1 for purchasing a dulcimer: If possible, PLAY IT. Dulcimers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and you need one which fits YOU. Even if you can..."
Erin Mae
@erin-mae • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom):
"I'm excited for this workshop! My noter-technique is pretty rough-around-the-edges so I'm looking forward to focusing my attention on it for a couple of hours! "
Erin Mae
@erin-mae • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Is attending an Event:
Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom)
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom):
"Sounds like good presentations. I hope they good a response. Unfortunately I am not able to participate on that day. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
David Bennett
@david-bennett • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom):
"I'll sign up (and post notice to my website)"
David Bennett
@david-bennett • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Is attending an Event:
Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom)
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Liked an events item created by @steve-eulberg: Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom)
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: JUNE:
"Wow, thanks for pointing that out, Dusty. It does sound like a terrific online event!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Noter-Style Master Class (online):
"Two amazing teachers for this event!  "
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jeff-kirsch:
"Hi Jeff, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tuffenough:
"HI Tuffenough, 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..."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 3 days ago • comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: JUNE:
"IRENE: Writing of "gatherings"....is there a noter/drone Dulcimer gathering sometime this summer?   @Irene and @David-Bennett, note that @Steve-Eulberg..."
David Bennett
@david-bennett • 3 days ago • comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: JUNE:
"IRENE: Aloha David, I've soooooooooo enjoyed reading these when you've put them on here.  Do you have a book with all this information and photos in it?..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: JUNE:
"IRENE: ...... Writing of "gatherings"....is there a noter/drone Dulcimer gathering sometime this summer?   Aloha, irene Irene, I have not seen any..."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 4 days ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Cascade:
"Awesome! Thanks for sharing."
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 4 days ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Cascade
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 4 days ago
@homer-ross is now following @jim-at-gcreek
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 4 days ago
@homer-ross is now following @robert-owens
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 4 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tuffenough:
"Glad you joined Tuffenough. Welcome from a fellow North Carolinian. This is a super friendly forum with a lot of information about the mountain dulcimer...."
IRENE
@irene • 4 days ago • comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: JUNE:
"P.S. I did a little research and found out that Jean Ritchie is my 7th cousin.  Harrah."
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