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@shopdad
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 515
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks Ken, It has been a fun journey and I learned so much. The strum stick is a good place to begin as it is an easier build than the next one. It's..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
"Your strum stick looks very nice. You did a fine job on the tail piece. Your rebec restoration is going to be a piece of cake.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"Way to go! That will be a great help with your restoration.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@shopdad
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 515
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks, Ken. check out my post on Ben's comment. I think I will enjoy this group. I don't know anyone around here that plays the dulcimer. I'm new at it and..."
@shopdad
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 592
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thanks Ben. I love what I'm learning on the dulcimer. Trying new techniques is challenging at times but always pays. I enjoy making things in my shop (thus..."
@xliv
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"http://jugtones.com/images/blog/12.Vintage%20Plans/1955%20Rebec%20Fiddle.pdf
I found it. Original plans from 1955 magazine.
44"
@robin-thompson
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":
Posted a response to "A Farewell":
"Oh, so uncommonly good, Alex! I've ordered a couple of your cds and look forward to hearing them! "
@joe
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @aditi70:
Posted a new Comment on @aditi70:
"Welcome Aditi. You've found a great place to hang out, learn, and as questions about mountain dulcimers, songs, festivals and such!"
@alex-lubet
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "A Farewell":
Created a new forum topic "A Farewell":
"Hi All,
I hope everyone is well and enjoying life.
This is, A Farewell , a song I composed for my friend and colleague, mezzo soprano Victoria Vargas. The..."
@kathreen-miller
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Translating chords from one key to another":
Posted a response to "Translating chords from one key to another":
"This is brilliant, Dusty! Thanks ever so much.
Kathreen"
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Shopped. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@xliv
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"Very nice article, thanks for posting.
44"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @vicrich55:
Posted a new Comment on @vicrich55:
"Hi Vicirch, 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
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @aditi70:
Posted a new Comment on @aditi70:
"Hi Aditi, 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
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ron-or:
Posted a new Comment on @ron-or:
"Hi Ron, 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
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @actionsub:
Posted a new Comment on @actionsub:
"Hi Actionsub, 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
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @stlhook:
Posted a new Comment on @stlhook:
"Hi StlHook, 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
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @jdnewberry:
Posted a new Comment on @jdnewberry:
"Hi J. D., 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
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @frank:
Posted a new Comment on @frank:
"Hi Frank, 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
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @xliv:
Posted a new Comment on @xliv:
"Hi XLIV, 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
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
"Hi Shopdad, 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..."
@robin-thompson
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @kathreen-miller: Translating chords from one key to another
Liked a forum discussions item created by @kathreen-miller: Translating chords from one key to another
@dusty
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Translating chords from one key to another":
Posted a response to "Translating chords from one key to another":
"Hi Kathreen,
Your question is a good one, and one that has a simple mathematical answer. If you know the alphabet from A to G and can count to 7, you can..."
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @kathreen-miller: Translating chords from one key to another
Liked a forum discussions item created by @kathreen-miller: Translating chords from one key to another
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"You might enjoy this short article:..."
@kathreen-miller
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Translating chords from one key to another":
Created a new forum topic "Translating chords from one key to another":
"Hello, All --
I'm not exactly sure how to ask my question, but here goes.
I learned to play in the key of D, DAA. I now have my dulcimer tuned to AEE. I..."
@kathreen-miller
• one month ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on @kathreen-miller:
Posted a new Comment on @kathreen-miller:
"Oops - I'm sorry - I should have chosen a forum to post this in!"
@kathreen-miller
• one month ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on @kathreen-miller:
Posted a new Comment on @kathreen-miller:
"Hello, All --
I'm not exactly sure how to ask my question, but here goes.
I learned to play in the key of D, DAA. I now have my dulcimer tuned to AEE. I..."
@frank-dudgeon
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-c: Fanny Power by O'Carolan
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-c: Fanny Power by O'Carolan
@frank-dudgeon
• one month ago
• comments: 11
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Alaw Elin (Elin's song)
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Alaw Elin (Elin's song)
@xliv
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"The local fiddlers faire has said he will give me some ebony pegs and a tailpiece that I can use. Gut strings will be next then make a bow. How many..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"Thank you, Strumelia.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"In the meantime, i downsized that photo to make things easier. ;)"
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"Thanks for the photo, XLIV. As you can see it is too large to show the entire instrument. You might try resizing your photo and reposting it. I usually post..."