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@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @msbmusical:
Posted a new Comment on @msbmusical:
"Hi Msb., 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 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @pclars:
Posted a new Comment on @pclars:
"HI PC., 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 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
"Lovely."
@carol-h
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
"Thank you!
Alex_Lubet:
Beautiful
"
@carol-h
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
"Thank you. That means a great deal to me.
Homer Ross:
Beautifully peaceful. We all need more like this...thanks for sharing.
"
@davisjames
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @barnjam: Willafjord Reel (Milford Blevins 8-String Dulcimer)
Liked a youtube item created by @barnjam: Willafjord Reel (Milford Blevins 8-String Dulcimer)
@alex-lubet
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
"Beautiful"
@alex-lubet
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: December: Deer and the Moon
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: December: Deer and the Moon
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @pclars:
Posted a new Comment on @pclars:
"Welcome to FOTMD PCLars. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet..."
@tonileewj
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
"It’s a very old McSpadden, made in the 1980s, so it’s likely the same. I’ll try that first. Thanks so much!
Toni
John C. Knopf:
I believe that part is just a..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
"I believe that part is just a pressure-fit into the wood of the peghead. I would try wrapping it with some tape or paper and gently rocking it back and..."
@tonileewj
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
"[quote="Ken Longfield"]
It's been a long time since I worked with that type of tuner. I'm not sure if I still have a dulcimer with that type of pegs, so I'm..."
@tonileewj
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
"Ken Longfield:
It's been a long time since I worked with that type of tuner. I'm not sure if I still have a dulcimer with that type of pegs, so I'm working..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
"It's been a long time since I worked with that type of tuner. I'm not sure if I still have a dulcimer with that type of pegs, so I'm working from memory..."
@tonileewj
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:
"Here is a photo of the aforementioned grommet."
@jim-dickens
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Blue skies :
Posted a new Comment on Blue skies :
"DavisJames:
That's lovely.Sounds like you're using a lot of major sevenths,ninths,sixths.Such a cool sound.Easily achieved on the dulcimer in D-a-d....move..."
@davisjames
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
"What a lovely melody and the high register(up around the octave) sounds great."
@davisjames
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Blue skies :
Posted a new Comment on Blue skies :
"That's lovely.Sounds like you're using a lot of major sevenths,ninths,sixths.Such a cool sound.Easily achieved on the dulcimer in D-a-d....move it up and..."
@tonileewj
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Created a new Group discussion "Removing old grommets":
Created a new Group discussion "Removing old grommets":
"I know this isn’t a building question, but this isn’t a simple maintenance question either. I picked up a McSpadden made in the early 1980s and the tuners..."
Dulcimer Making
Dulcimer Making
@ryanpryor
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @kjb: John Ryan’s Polka played on a Merlin stick dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @kjb: John Ryan’s Polka played on a Merlin stick dulcimer
@ryanpryor
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @ryanpryor:
Posted a new Comment on @ryanpryor:
"I finally got my Cumberland River Dulcimers guitars (formerly "Model 1") into the world... They're excellent, so please have a look and let me know what..."
@ryanpryor
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How Many Dulcimers Do You Own? ":
Posted a response to "How Many Dulcimers Do You Own? ":
"Skip:
I've added recorders, ukuleles and micro base so I think it's more curiosity about something new [like a kid with a new toy] , or exploring, or maybe..."
@jim-dickens
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Peter’s song :
Posted a new Comment on Peter’s song :
"Nate:
Really good Jim.I can feel the energy that you are channeling. God bless you.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it."
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @msbmusical:
Posted a new Comment on @msbmusical:
"Glad you joined Msbmusical. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. You have come to the right place to learn about the mountain dulcimer. There is a..."
@strumelia
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: December: Deer and the Moon
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: December: Deer and the Moon
@homer-ross
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:
"Beautifully peaceful. We all need more like this...thanks for sharing."
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @msbmusical:
Posted a new Comment on @msbmusical:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Msbmusical. It's good to have you aboard. There is quite an active group of dulcimer players in Indianapolis. If you haven't been in touch..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wedge shaped floating bridge":
Posted a response to "Wedge shaped floating bridge":
"I'm glad to hear that you contacted Warren and the he is helping you. There is nothing like going directly to the builder for help.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a..."
@greatlakes73
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wedge shaped floating bridge":
Posted a response to "Wedge shaped floating bridge":
"Mr May said the wedge-shaped bridge was not original and kindly sent me two normal ones in the mail!
One other question: I went to swap out the original..."
@olddog75
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: December: Deer and the Moon
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: December: Deer and the Moon
@mark-gilston
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bonny at Morn:
Posted a new Comment on Bonny at Morn:
"Nate:
Masterful as always, Mark. The way you play historical tunes on the dulcimer is like a time capsule. "
@jimrex62
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Homemade dulcimer from three cigar boxes (except fretboard):
Posted a new Comment on Homemade dulcimer from three cigar boxes (except fretboard):
"Nate:
Looks and sounds great. I started on my dulcimer journey with cigar boxes. I built CBGs before I built dulcimers, and the dulcimer lends itself to..."
