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@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
https://fotmd.com/studentofrhythm/uploaded_audio/1310/stout-staves-sure-feet
https://fotmd.com/studentofrhythm/uploaded_audio/1310/stout-staves-sure-feet
@studentofrhythm
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Damon:
Oh, I love "Four Organs"!
I've been listening to Steve Reich for over 20 years. Recently I did a piece with lyre and psaltery inspired by his..."
@phil-myers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @jim-dickens: Fairytale/ Forever love
Liked a music item created by @jim-dickens: Fairytale/ Forever love
@phil-myers
• 2 months ago
• comments: 7
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)
@robert-schuler
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shortest scale length to help with playing on 4 strings":
Posted a response to "Shortest scale length to help with playing on 4 strings":
"The shortest scale dulcimer I make is 24". I use 12 12 14 22 strings without any problems. The nice thing about short scale dulcimers is tuning to pitches..."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Question about dulcimer popularity...":
Posted a response to "A Question about dulcimer popularity...":
"Gett'n ready for the revival.........."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shortest scale length to help with playing on 4 strings":
Posted a response to "Shortest scale length to help with playing on 4 strings":
"If you want to go to lighter strings on a 23 inch VSL, I suggest 0.011 for the melody strings, a 0.015 for the middle, and 0.023 for the bass. You could..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cherylg:
Posted a new Comment on @cherylg:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Cheryl. It's good to have you aboard. I'm glad to hear that you are beginning a dulcimer journey. If we can help you along the way, let us..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shortest scale length to help with playing on 4 strings":
Posted a response to "Shortest scale length to help with playing on 4 strings":
"With a 23" scale, you'd have to use somewhat heavy strings to keep the DAd tuning from being too floppy (especially for the middle A string). What gauge..."
@cherylg
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on North Carolinians Plus:
Posted a new Comment on North Carolinians Plus:
"Hello from Pine Knoll Shores, NC. I am a beginner with the MD and would love to find others nearby to learn with.
i will be spending 2 weeks near Blowing..."
@cherylg
• 2 months ago
• comments: 341
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thanks for the welcome!"
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cherylg:
Posted a new Comment on @cherylg:
"Welcome CherylG to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. So glad you joined. There is a group on this forum for NC players. You..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 30
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer
@joe
• 2 months ago
• comments: 502
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you for the welcome Ken!"
@joe
• 2 months ago
• comments: 341
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you for the welcome!"
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @joe:
Posted a new Comment on @joe:
"Great to have you join us, Joe. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. You are so right--the dulcimer is the sweetest music for many of us. Let us know..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @katiewaller:
Posted a new Comment on @katiewaller:
"Great to have you with us. Welcome Katiewaller to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of experience and knowledge represented here. Please ask..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mikeluster:
Posted a new Comment on @mikeluster:
"Glad you joined Mikeluster. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Great to have you on board. There is lots of information here. Let us know if you..."
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jesus Won't You Come by Here?
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jesus Won't You Come by Here?
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @joe:
Posted a new Comment on @joe:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Joe. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @katiewaller:
Posted a new Comment on @katiewaller:
"Katie, welcome to FOTMD. It's good to have you aboard. Let us know if we can help you as you begin your dulcimer journey. You will find many resources and..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mikeluster:
Posted a new Comment on @mikeluster:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Mike. It's good to have you aboard. This is a good place to learn more about the mountain dulcimer. If you have any questions, just ask. We..."
@jost
• 2 months ago
• comments: 30
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @paula: Chet Hines “dulcimore”
Liked a forum discussions item created by @paula: Chet Hines “dulcimore”
@steve-c
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"You have a piece of Dulcimer history for sure."
@paula
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Ken, that’s wonderful. What a great article! I’ll be sure to contact Ron and see if he can give me any more information. I’m starting to feel I have a real..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Here is a link to the Ron Ewing article in DPN...."
@paula
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"So Steve, I see a picture of that on The Mountain Dulcimer Lore FB page. Very nice!"
@paula
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Wow, thanks Steve! I’m really excited to actually lay hands on the dulcimer. From the looks of the photos I’ve got, I think it had been strung..."
@steve-c
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"I would guess your instrument is from the 1960's the lack of an area code on the card might indicate that."
@steve-c
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Paula, I am a member of the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton so don't be surprised if they refer you to me. I own Chet's Hogfiddle pictured in Jean..."
@steve-c
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Thanks Strumelia. "