Timeline Entry
@dusty
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Youghal Harbour:
Posted a new Comment on Youghal Harbour:
"Is this is another of your original tunes, Val? It's wonderful in every way! "
@dusty
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
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..."
@katiewaller
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Robin Thompson:
It's IADD!..."
@wally-venable
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
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,..."
@steven-stroot
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Paid â Deud (Don't tell):
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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! "
@jim-dickens
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
"Great playing! Wonderful technique "
@jim-dickens
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on The Princess Royal.:
Posted a new Comment on The Princess Royal.:
"Thank you for sharing this! Great job. I really enjoyed it "
@jim-dickens
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: The Princess Royal.
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: The Princess Royal.
@mike59
• 2 days ago
• comments: 341
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 584
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 498
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks for the welcome message!
Nice to be back!"
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @aditi:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @margies:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @michael-g:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @mike59:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @badger:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ehmary:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dusty: International Appalachian Dulcimer Day
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dusty: International Appalachian Dulcimer Day
@matt-berg
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Short scale dulcimer":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
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..."