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Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Well I was able to make a video using Clipchamp for the first time, but YouTube only let me upload it as a short.  If it ain't one thing . . ...."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Many thanks, @katiewaller!  I hope you've had a chance to join in on the celebration of IADD!  @dusty That's just cool you were the mystery guest for Send in..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
"This sounds like a great dance tune!  As always, beautifully played, Val. I'm so glad Jean Ritchie introduced the Appalachian dulcimer to Ireland! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Youghal Harbour:
"Is this is another of your original tunes, Val?  It's wonderful in every way!  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Happy IADD, everyone.  I tried to record a video last night using OBS studio, but the audio came out distorted.  I'll try again using different software a..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: John O'Connor.
KatieWaller
@katiewaller • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Robin Thompson: It's IADD!..."
Wally Venable
@wally-venable • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
"The lower instrument in my photo on the left is one I made a few years ago. The VSL is about 15 inches and it has a standard string set. It is tuned to DAA,..."
Gordon Hardy
@gordon-hardy • 2 days ago
@gordon-hardy is now following @mike59
Steven Stroot
@steven-stroot • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
"Apologies.  My wife and I are not tech savvy and can't seem to attach photos.  But, your comments have been very helpful.  Thanks again for your kind..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 days ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Paid â Deud (Don't tell):
"Funny internet moment:I listened to your "paid a deud",not the first time.Decided to listen to the Cowbois version(which I love)...Well,it made me laugh-it..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
"@johnr , that is 'too cool for school'!  Something very much to be proud about. And thank you for supporting FOTMD as well... so kind of you!  "
olddog75
@olddog75 • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: John O'Connor.
Jim Dickens
@jim-dickens • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
"Great playing! Wonderful technique "
Jim Dickens
@jim-dickens • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: John O'Connor.
Jim Dickens
@jim-dickens • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on The Princess Royal.:
"Thank you for sharing this! Great job. I really enjoyed it "
Jim Dickens
@jim-dickens • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: The Princess Royal.
Mike59
@mike59 • 2 days ago • comments: 341
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you very much for the welcome message Richard, I appreciate it! Looking forward to my second adventure with the dulcimer!"
Mike59
@mike59 • 2 days ago • comments: 584
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thanks very much Ben, I appreciate the welcome! I know I'll enjoy the forum, and my second adventure with dulcimer."
Dawn T
@dawn-t • 2 days ago • comments: 498
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks for the welcome message! Nice to be back!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
"This sounds more like an epinette or maybe even some other instrument than a mountain dulcimer (a ukelin, a psaltery?). The length of the whole instrument is..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @aditi:
"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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @margies:
"Hi Margie, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @michael-g:
"Hi Michael, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @mike59:
"Hi Mike, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @badger:
"Hi Badger, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ehmary:
"Hi Mary, 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,..."
Nate
@nate • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
"Doubling the octave (7th fret) is a good way to estimate where to start from, but on an instrument that small he will need a lot more fine adjustment to the..."
Matt Berg
@matt-berg • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
"In terms of where to place the saddle, double the measurement from the seven fret.  I think John was dead on with his estimate of VSL."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Way cool, @nate!  I'll keep my eyes open for your video!   So far, I've seen music shared from England, Ireland, and TN in the US.  The more places..."
Nate
@nate • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
"While I agree with your sentiment of not overthinking it, Matt, a micro dulcimer does warrant extra consideration.We don't even know his VSL or what he..."
Nate
@nate • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dusty: International Appalachian Dulcimer Day
Matt Berg
@matt-berg • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
"If you wish to use regular strings, you will need to tune them one octave higher than a standard dulcimer.  Don't make things too complicated."
Nate
@nate • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Indeed it is Robin! I just got my first three aquavina dulcimers back! At various times I have given them away to people, but today, after offering various..."
 
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