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@wally-venable • 4 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning down a half step":

"If you are a "DAA" player, you tune the Bass string down the half note, then use the same "4th fret" on the Bass to get the others. (Relative tuning works..."

@david-bennett • 2 hours ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: JULY:

"Bump Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: July..."

@marko • 2 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on 4 versus 3:

"We're having an unusually early heat wave here in Germany. The temperature in my home office is about 90°F (just hooked up the AC), so I'll make this short...."

@strumelia • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning down a half step":

"Yes, that's correct. To sound good, you'll need to tune your other strings down the same amount (a half step, or a whole step). Keep in mind that some note..."

@lilley-pad • 3 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tuning down a half step":

"Hello kids. I know I know not Jon again. I have a tuning question. For example, let's say You want to tune your Bass string down a half step. Do you tune it..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 5 hours ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:

"Hi Padreau, 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..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 5 hours ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @worthywords:

"Hi Worthywords, 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..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 5 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mikie:

"Hi Mikie, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 5 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @elaine-p:

"Hi Elaine, 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,..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 5 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rwsanders58:

"Hi R.W., 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,..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 5 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @don-hinrichs:

"Hi Don, 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,..."

@olddog75 • 15 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip:

"A really fine-sounding instrument!!"

@john-petry • 17 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":

"But....but.....then it wouldn't be a dulcimer.....[or would it?] ..ahh, the circle continues.... no need for replies...just kill'n time between mowing in..."

@john-c-knopf • 17 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":

"Not to mention a table saw, bandsaw, jointer/planer, drill press, belt/disc sander, etc., etc... And electricity, of course."

@john-petry • 18 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":

"Thank you, Dan, for the bit of history and insight. "guarded secrets" reminds me of my old trapping days swapping recipes for beaver lure.... I know it's..."

@ken-longfield • 18 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @don-hinrichs:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Don. It's good to have you aboard. Wreck of the Old 97 is a favorite of mine too. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your..."

@richard-streib • 19 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @don-hinrichs:

"Welcome Don Hinrichs to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. There is a..."

@alex-lubet • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic":

"I have looked at and joined groups, thanks, and I'll check out Joellen Lapidus. I'm interested in the idea of "advantage" that Lapidus brings up. Igor..."

@dan • 20 hours ago • comments: 1
Created a new Audio File:
Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rwsanders58:

"Welcome to FOTMD, RW. It's good to have you aboard. Jeremy made very nice dulcimers. They are delightfully playable and pleasant sounding. I look forward to..."

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication

@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom):

"Happy noter players! Noters & picks are some of my favorite things! (My favorite noters are made by John Henry and my favorite picks are leather tabs..."

@strumelia • yesterday • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom):

"Impressive, Steve! Looks like everyone had a notably good time."

@dan • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":

"John Pettreemusic: Very nice Dan! haven't heard the "dance" in quite a few years. Thanks for the trip. A few questions if I may... 1. the fret spacing..."

@john-petry • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":

"Very nice Dan! haven't heard the "dance" in quite a few years. Thanks for the trip. A few questions if I may... 1. the fret spacing "seems" to wander back..."

@steve-eulberg • 2 days ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Noter-Style Master Class (online, Zoom):

"This was a terrific day! Here is a photo we took of participants all showing their noters and picks!"

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rwsanders58:

"Welcome RWSanders58 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is an active forum with lots of knowledge and expertise represented here. I..."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":

"That is awesome Dan. Great sound"

@dan • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":

"Sound Clip Video"

@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":

"Way cool, Dan. I like the KY hourglass shape lots. "

@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Black Thomas replication

@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":

"What an understated beauty, Dan!"

@notsothoreau • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":

"I think I will try and put grooves on that bridge. I can look at my Ron Gibson and get an idea of what they should look like. Managed to snap the bass string..."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":

"I really can’t tell much from the photos and am not sure what you want to know. Folkcraft kits came in two shapes; hourglass and teardrop. From the scroll in..."

@wally-venable • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "No grooves on bridge revisited":

""Kit" can mean a lot of things. For example, an fine instrument plus case plus a ukulele pick, a 3 inch "noter" plus a CD and book can be described as a kit...."

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