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@robin-thompson
• 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
@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..."
@xliv
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"it needs pegs, nut, tailpiece and bridge (they were broken). Finger board unglued. The top is cracked and coming unglued from body possibly from sound post..."
@david-bennett
• one month ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: August:
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: August:
"bump
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: August..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"Please post some photos of the unfinished rebec project. I assume you want to finish the project. I'll offer what advice I can after I see what you have...."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @xliv:
Posted a new Comment on @xliv:
"Welcome to FOTMD XLIV. I look forward to your participation here. I see that you've already posted in another thread so I'll respond to you there.
Ken"The..."
@xliv
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":
Posted a response to "Rebec":
"Hi folks, new to hobby. I found an unfinished rebec project at a yard sale. I realize this is an old thread but thought I might glean some advice from those..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Restoration Of Vintage Arthur Dixon Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Restoration Of Vintage Arthur Dixon Mountain Dulcimer:
"You did a great job on restoring that dulcimer. It sounds good. Have fun playing it.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@robmachin
• one month ago
• comments: 13
Liked a youtube item created by @robert-owens: Restoration Of Vintage Arthur Dixon Mountain Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @robert-owens: Restoration Of Vintage Arthur Dixon Mountain Dulcimer
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New album":
Posted a response to "New album":
"Alex, I read with interest the description of your album in the link you provided- the combination of dulcimer player, singer, and Victorian era woman writer..."
@davisjames
• one month ago
• comments: 14
Liked a youtube item created by @jim-fawcett: Flow Gently Sweet Afton
Liked a youtube item created by @jim-fawcett: Flow Gently Sweet Afton
@joe
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @frank:
Posted a new Comment on @frank:
"McSpadden is a solid choice that you'll get a lot of enjoyment out of. I suggest attending dulcimer festivals and taking condensed classes. Dave Haas and..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @frank:
Posted a new Comment on @frank:
"Frank, your new McSpadden looks beautiful, but then I'm partial to all walnut dulcimers.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@jdnewberry
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":
"Sorry, I've been traveling all day. The discoloration at the 6.5 fret is exactly that. Either Dad or my older brother (I blame Tom) took a thin wire and..."
@homer-ross
• one month ago
• comments: 14
Liked a youtube item created by @jim-fawcett: Flow Gently Sweet Afton
Liked a youtube item created by @jim-fawcett: Flow Gently Sweet Afton
@nate
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":
"Could what appears to be a slot near the 6.5 just be discoloration of the wood? In the close up photo it doesnt look like those 'slots' go all the way across..."
@homer-ross
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: Home On the Range
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: Home On the Range
@carolynf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Baritone dulcimette ":
Posted a response to "Baritone dulcimette ":
"It was nice meeting you too! Ironically, I'm interested in the baritone partly because I DON'T play with other dulcimers usually. (Nobody around here!) It's..."
@dusty
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Baritone dulcimette ":
Posted a response to "Baritone dulcimette ":
"Hi Carolyn. It was nice to meet you last month.
I can't remember if I told you, but in addition to the little dulcimette I shared with you, I also have a..."
@carolynf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Baritone dulcimette ":
Created a new forum topic "Baritone dulcimette ":
"I'm 90% headed towards ordering a baritone dulcimette (Ron Ewing). I got to put hands on a dulcimette at camp last month (thanks, Dusty) and it was just too..."
@wally-venable
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Wartz-n-All Gathering:
Posted a new Comment on Wartz-n-All Gathering:
"I never saw Gainer, although I became aware of his presence on campus soon after I arrived here in 1964. He played an important part in Mountaineer Week..."