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@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Late Sunsets:

"Hey, Jamie @davisjames! We play a few tunes out of this tuning and I wanted to add another tune to the list to delay a re-tune by just a bit. :) Many..."

@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Just starting out, have a question:

"Ken said " Some folks tuned all the strings to the same note; unison tuning which was good for fiddle tunes. ..." The Galax, VA style is all on the same..."

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Late Sunsets:

"First impressions listening I was reminded of French composer Debussy...the combination of the dulcimer tuning and the guitar I think.A horizontal melody(not..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Just starting out, have a question:

"Well, Sam, when I started years ago the standard tuning was CGG and gradually moving to DAA. Now DAd is the standard for most dulcimer players. Old time..."

@sam-searls • 2 months ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Just starting out, have a question:

"I play noter-drone with both melody strings. I think the drone overpowered the melody when I tried only one melody string. I tune to DAA. From what I can..."

@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Gray Cat On A Tennessee Farm

@joseph-besse • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Thanks for the great ideas. I will give them a try today. All the best, Joe"

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Gray Cat On A Tennessee Farm:

"It's been a long time since I've heard this tune-- thank you for sharing your play of Gray Cat! "

@sam-searls • 2 months ago • comments: 1
Created a new Audio File:
Gray Cat On A Tennessee Farm

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"I second what ken L said... whatever gauge of strings youo have on there now, put a lighter/thinner gauge set instead, for all strings. That will ease up on..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Joe, when you say the strings are wound very tight it might indicate that you need to change the gauge of your strings. Also, if you can hardly turn the..."

@joseph-besse • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Created a new Group discussion "How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer":

"The strings on my Ron Ewing Dulcimette are wound very tight and I can hardly turn the tuners to change keys, etc. How can I lower the action? I am using it..."
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance

@ondrej • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song):

"@robin-thompson : @dusty : Thank you very much"

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)

@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song):

"Nice arrangement!"

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song):

"I love the mood this tune evokes! Thank you for sharing!"

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)

@ondrej • 2 months ago • comments: 3

Posted new YouTube video(s):
První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)

@john-petry • 2 months ago

@john-petry is now following @paula

@dulcimer-radio • 2 months ago

@dulcimer-radio is now following @paula

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dog Years :

"Hey, @dan, Spot was in the family with Puff, Dick, Jane, and Sally! Thanks for listening to our little tune! "

@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dog Years :

"Spot on! "

@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Dog Years

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Late Sunsets

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Dog Years

@mark-gilston • 2 months ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Come Away Love Sweet Love

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on "Drunk" with a pseudo pump organ.:

"Since I deleted the previous version that had the full title of the melody but without the button box accompaniment..."Drunk at night and dry 'i the morning"..."

@pierre-yves-donnio • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @brian-g: Morfa Rhuddlan (The Marsh of Rhuddlan) - fretted dulcimer

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dog Years :

"@kevin-r Many thanks, Kevin, for listening and for the kind comment. Happy strumming! "

@kevin-r • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dog Years :

"Always beautiful and tasteful."

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Created a new Audio File:
Dog Years

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @anitafranklin:

"Anita, so good to have you back. I wish you the best as you get back to enjoying your mountain dulcimers."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @anitafranklin:

"Welcome back to FOTMD, Anita. It's good to have you back. You already know the value of this group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. I look forward to your..."

@mike-the-beginner • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden 'Skunk Stripe' Mountain Dulcimer, UNPLAYED":

"PRICE LOWERED--now asking $350 plus shipping. Thanks."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jacquesollivier2:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Jacques. It is good to have you aboard. This is a wonderful place to begin your dulcimer journey. I look forward to your participation..."

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