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@robin-thompson • an hour ago • comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion "a recent podcast on Jean Ritchie ":

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@jan • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @erthling: to get chromatic or not

@jan • 2 hours ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @jan:

"Oh now, I introduced myself too soon as I thought my very first dulcimer was arriving that very day. However, UPS lost it at the Nashville hub at @ 2 AM, the..."

@dusty • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":

"@overdrive, please note that your description of frets and scale positions only holds true if the open string is the tonic. In traditional dulcimer playing,..."

@overdrive • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":

"I've been thinking about the fret numbers we use as it relates to the diatonic tuning that comes on a dulcimer. Each fret is essentially a scale degree, so..."

@cristian-huet • 6 hours ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Farewell to Tarwahie

@cristian-huet • 6 hours ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
"La pluie de Najeanne", Cristian Huet at home

@strumelia • 13 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on My instruments:

"Looks to be in perfect condition. Nice!"

@strumelia • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":

"I guess a lot also depended on what tuning the person liked to use... as to whether a 3.5 fret would be useful? We can't just assume they tuned 1-5-8 or 1-5-5."

@andy-gleeson • 13 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on My instruments:

"Just got this one. 1980's Folk Roots D300 Cherry with spruce top. Strung as baritone AEA"

@andy-gleeson • 13 hours ago • comments: 2
My instruments

@wally-venable • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":

"A 3+ fret might have been used to play ancient or Eastern European tunes which have different ascending and descending scales. I think I've run across tunes..."

@john-w-mckinstry • yesterday • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Angels We Have Heard on High:

"Thanks for your comment, James. Sometimes it is good to hear from angels on earth and not just on high!"

@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Angels We Have Heard on High:

"This reminds me of being in a choir as a youngster,singing this.It was glorious indeed both in sound and message"

@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Angels We Have Heard on High

@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Ymdeithdon Gwŷr Hirwaun

@susie • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden 26" VSL Walnut w/ Micarta Fretboard - Ex. Cond. ":

"Additional photos.... (Plus there's one more photo in My Photos under my user profile here.)"

@susie • yesterday • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "McSpadden 26" VSL Walnut w/ Micarta Fretboard - Ex. Cond. ":

"I'm selling my beautiful McSpadden all walnut dulcimer! I ordered it made new in 2018. It is in excellent condition (both the dulcimer and the case). It..."

@john-petry • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

"Everyone can SEE he's Sharp.......couldn't resist......"

@ccpastork • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

"Strumelia: Looks like a nice purchase! You should keep in mind that your 1970s dulcimer is diatonically fretted. Many modern dulcimers have an 'extra' fret..."

@ccpastork • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

"Richard Streib: Regarding your possum board. Some members have used a piece of 3/4" shelf board cut to width and length. I have always preferred to use 1/4"..."

@ccpastork • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

"Dusty Turtle: Good advice so far. I have always had good results with Howard Feed N Wax, especially with older wood that might have dried out a bit...."

@john-petry • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":

"Hmmm...I was wondering if I should install a 6 1/5 before I offer it for sale. nah. Perhaps I'll just offer the option. SO many options for such a simple..."

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

"Good advice so far. I have always had good results with Howard Feed N Wax, especially with older wood that might have dried out a bit."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

"John's suggestions for strings are good. Here is another string calculator...."

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":

"@john-petry, normally I would say that that would be a good question for the I Have Extra Frets Group , but I see that @jan-potts asked that question 13..."

@john-petry • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":

"Kinda' related to the 6 1/2.... Pulled out what I think is an old Hughes kit dulcimer...it doesn't have a 6 1/2, but it DOES have a 3 1/2..Why? Any..."

@john-petry • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

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@ccpastork • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

"John Pettreemusic: Great job! I assume you got the case too. Easily worth twice what you paid. Seems to be in fine shape as well. Just about everything that..."

@nate • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Alaw Elin (Elin's song)

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Y Pibydd Du/The Black Piper

@ccpastork • 2 days ago

@ccpastork is now following @forums

@ccpastork • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

"Thank you Ken for the information. I will report back here with updates as we make progress."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @marla-weezer:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Marla. It's good to have you aboard. Listen to the audio tracks here and watch the videos. That should help your exposure to mountain..."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":

"There's really no need to post the VSL as you have learned from the builder what was on it to begin with. I would go with that. The configuration the builder..."

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