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@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: A choir focused on Alzheimer patients

@randy-adams • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Jingle Bells

@dusty • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Confused about strings gauge reccomendations...":

"@gerardo1000, it's a good idea to start with the luthier's recommendations about string gauge, as you are doing, but don't feel locked into those gauges...."

@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 1
Created a new Group discussion "A choir focused on Alzheimer patients":

"A cool interactive article about a choir that explores the benefits of familiar music for Alzheimer patients. (you may have to scroll along with the pictures..."
Dulcimer Therapy

@gerardo1000 • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Confused about strings gauge reccomendations...":

"So... McSpadden, for a dulcimer that has a 26in VSL, tuned to ddAD, recommends these strings gauges: 12 12 16 26. Quite heavy, considering that the McSpadden..."

@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Lucy M. Long's brief history of the mountain dulcimer

@wally-venable • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Lucy M. Long's brief history of the mountain dulcimer:

"The history page is a good summary. If you work upwards from that page, you get to the Sweet Music Index..."

@bing-futch • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0

Updated a YouTube Video:
Dulcimerica Episode 729 - "Live Scoring Balloon Launch"

@bing-futch • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Dulcimerica Episode 729 - "Live Scoring Balloon Launch"

@robmachin • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Lucy M. Long's brief history of the mountain dulcimer:

"Really interesting! Thanks for posting it :-)"

@robmachin • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Lucy M. Long's brief history of the mountain dulcimer

@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Lucy M. Long's brief history of the mountain dulcimer:

"I agree that Dr. Long's article is a succinct introduction to the basics of mountain dulcimer history. Her work on North Carolina dulcimers is excellent...."

@strumelia • 4 weeks ago • comments: 5
Created a new Group discussion "Lucy M. Long's brief history of the mountain dulcimer":

"A nice succinct article of the basics...."
Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lynnjackson:

"Hi Lynn, 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,..."

@s11141827 • 4 weeks ago

@s11141827 is now following @strumelia

@strumelia • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Three Strings or Four ?":

"The height of the bridge and nut slots can also adjust how high or low the string action is from the frets."

@strumelia • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chromatic Dulcimer is still a Dulcimer":

"It should be noted that there are members of the zither family which have raised fretboards but which are not mtn dulcimers, for example concert zithers."

@s11141827 • 4 weeks ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Garden Sounds:

"the extended range makes it sound punchier"

@s11141827 • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Three Strings or Four ?":

"My 4 string Dulcimer has Jumbo frets which are bigger to make fretting the double melody string more comfortable."

@s11141827 • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Three Strings or Four ?":

"I use 4 strings but I have bigger frets (Jumbo size) to make the double melody string easier to fret"

@s11141827 • 4 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @s11141827:

"Good to be here"

@s11141827 • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Roller Wound Strings on Lap-Jo?":

"Has anyone ever put Roller Wound Strings on a Folkcraft Lap-Jo? I'd imagine that it would feel smoother because the string squeak would be eliminated."

@s11141827 • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Chromatic Dulcimer is still a Dulcimer":

"Here's a Folkcraft Chromatic Dulcimer. It's still a Dulcimer because it's part of the Zither family in which the fretboard is above the body as opposed to..."

@lynnjackson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lynnjackson:

"Thank you very much :-)"

@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Champagne Waltz.

@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Champagne Waltz.:

"Robin Thompson: Your version is relaxed, pleasant listening, Jamie. Your restrained version isn't scary at all! haha Nice bends, too. Thanks..."

@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Champagne Waltz.:

"Your version is relaxed, pleasant listening, Jamie. Your restrained version isn't scary at all! haha Nice bends, too. "

@ken-longfield • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lynnjackson:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Lynn. It's good to have you aboard. Let us know if have any questions as you begin your dulcimer journey. I look forward to your..."

@davisjames • 4 weeks ago • comments: 5
Created a new Audio File:
Champagne Waltz.

@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lynnjackson:

"Welcome LynnJackson to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. There is a lot of information here. Look around and get an idea of everything...."

@ken-longfield • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Inner melody string flat by the 3rd fret":

"It will also make it easier to do hammer ons and pull offs. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@ggray • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Inner melody string flat by the 3rd fret":

"Went ahead and made bridge and nut cuts and removed the inner melody string. Now have equidistant three strings. Definitely easier to make a chord!"

@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @greg-gunner: Wanted Original Clifford Glenn Stubby Walnut Tuning Pegs

@ggray • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Inner melody string flat by the 3rd fret":

"Thanks for the feedback! I will probably use this for noter/droning which should be less sensitive to any spacing. I may cut nut and bridge grooves to move..."

@greg-gunner • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Wanted Original Clifford Glenn Stubby Walnut Tuning Pegs":

"I am looking to buy a set of original Clifford Glenn Stubby Walnut Handmade Tuning Pegs. I recently obtained a Clifford Glenn dulcimer. Unfortunately, one..."

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