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@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"Dusty, I'm happy all went well! Ah, sitting in front of a computer for an extended time is tiring and I'm glad all your efforts were appreciated. I..."
@dusty
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
"The question of extra frets comes down to what kind of music you want to play. If you are going to play traditional tunes in a drone style, you don't need..."
@dusty
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"Thanks for you support, Robin. It was an exhilarating day. Everything went well. No tech glitches at all. I got a bit tired from sitting in front of my..."
@davisjames
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: "Gift-Giving" Waltz after Erik Nillson
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: "Gift-Giving" Waltz after Erik Nillson
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Seven Years.
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Seven Years.
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Pluck by Linda Paulus":
Posted a response to "Pluck by Linda Paulus":
"@salt-springs Such a lovely way to honor the life and legacy of David Schnaufer!
I've read Pluck a couple times-- so much to learn about modern mountain..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music On The Porch Day 2019":
Posted a response to "Play Music On The Porch Day 2019":
"Worldwide Play Music On The Porch day 2025 edition is two weeks away-- 30 August 2025!
If it's in your heart to go outdoors and make some music, I hope..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @alex-lubet: Minnesota
Liked a forum discussions item created by @alex-lubet: Minnesota
@matt-berg
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
"1.5, 6.5, 8.5, 13.5. All or nothing."
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"I enjoyed the Friday evening concert-- a real treat!
Today, one of FOTMD's very own moderators is in the line-up of instructors. "
@wally-venable
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
"You will occasionally encounter DAA TABs which have 6 1/2 fret notes. Don't avoid an instrument just because it has one."
@alex-lubet
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Review of my album":
Posted a response to "A Review of my album":
"Thanks again, Robin. You're very kind. I hope I'm making a contribution to the dulcimer world as well. As you can probably tell, I make some different..."
@davisjames
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Strathspey and Reel.:
Posted a new Comment on Strathspey and Reel.:
"Still working on a few more strathspeys a year later.It's interesting,you've got to create a special technique for it.Some of them work,most of them don't.If..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Review of my album":
Posted a response to "A Review of my album":
"Alex, we were out in the car today and listened again.
My knowledge of classical music is next-to-nothing and the poet & novelist Amy Levy was..."
@skip
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
"The most important impact of temperaments at the user level is they usually don't play well together. "
@nate
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
" A 6.5 is pretty much essential for Dad and other 1-5-8 tunings, but not needed for DAA tuning, and other 1-5-5 tunings.In Dad tuning, the 6.5 fret..."
@alex-lubet
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Minnesota":
Created a new forum topic "Minnesota":
"Hi,
I hope you're all doing well.
I haven't noticed anyone mentioning being from Minnesota (like me) and I'm wondering if anyone else is. I know there are..."
@davisjames
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
Posted a response to ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
"Oh,I'd go for a couple extra frets since you're already covered with the more traditional tunings.I have a chromatic that sat in the closet for years while I..."
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Listing A Dulcimer For Sale":
Posted a response to "Listing A Dulcimer For Sale":
"There is no waiting period for you before you can list a dulcimer for sale- you can do so right now, and posting an item for sale is free. HOWEVER there are..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Listing A Dulcimer For Sale":
Posted a response to "Listing A Dulcimer For Sale":
"I suggest that you go to the For Sale forum and read the information about selling on this site. Also read the FAQs about selling. I see no time placed on..."
@old-dawg
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Listing A Dulcimer For Sale":
Created a new forum topic "Listing A Dulcimer For Sale":
"I have a dulcimer I would like to list for sale. I believe it was only allowed after being a member for a specified time. Can someone offer some clarification?"
@greatlakes73
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
Created a new forum topic ""Extra" frets and JI vs ET":
"Hi folks, I'm a relative beginner to the dulcimer. I am drawn to noter/drone playing and have a lovely Dan Cox dulcimore I generally keep in DAA and play..."
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimerman31:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimerman31:
"Glad you joined Dulcimerman31. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place to meet other players and to exchange ideas and learn new..."
@salt-springs
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Pluck by Linda Paulus":
Posted a response to "Pluck by Linda Paulus":
"On August 23, 2006 David Schnaufer died after a long struggle with various health issues and a final battle with Cancer. I think it is safe to say that many..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimerman31:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimerman31:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Dulcimerman31. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. You will find a lot of good information here. Let us know if you..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2025 (ONLINE!):
"Coming soon! "
@nate
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Seven Years.:
Posted a new Comment on Seven Years.:
"What youre saying about characters coming to life through their songs, i find especially true with maritime ballads. The melodies and very straightforward..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Seven Years.:
Posted a new Comment on Seven Years.:
"Characters in old ballads (and their offshoots) do take on lives in our minds. "
@davisjames
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Seven Years.:
Posted a new Comment on Seven Years.:
"Thanks Robin.There are a lot of fair young maids and brisk young sailors out there.The sailors are often called John Reilly.Like a lot of maritime/NL..."
