Timeline Entry
@tonyg
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "DAD........but no chords":
Posted a response to "DAD........but no chords":
"Yeah, I'm more of a finger-dancer, rather than just using one finger. I have used a noter, and yes, it's not that hard to still hit the middle string with..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @riley-watts:
Posted a new Comment on @riley-watts:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Riley. It's good to have you aboard. Let us know if you have any questions. I have a particular interest in the pre-Appalachian dulcimer..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "DAD........but no chords":
Posted a response to "DAD........but no chords":
"I often play noter style in DAd. After a little practice you can manipulate your noter to fret the middle string. Of course, there is no reason you can't use..."
@dusty
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "DAD........but no chords":
Posted a response to "DAD........but no chords":
"@tonyg, I'm glad to hear of your discoveries on the instrument. In traditional, modal dulcimer music, the tuning is dictated by the specific notes of the..."
@tonyg
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "DAD........but no chords":
Created a new forum topic "DAD........but no chords":
"After abandoning chord melody playing (former long time guitar player), I've been playing drone style, (but no noter though) using more traditional tunings,..."
@salt-springs
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"Thank you! I too have read Tolkien and Lewis as well. Good answer and you've answered my question."
@jessica-comeau
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"Salt Springs:
I've been listening to your artistry for years and I also know that your a literary scholar and teach English Literature at the college level...."
@jet3rry
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @merlinpicker101:
Posted a new Comment on @merlinpicker101:
"Glad you joined, MerlinPicker101. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is all sorts of information here about the mountain dulcimer. Let us..."
@merlinpicker101
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Hello world!
I’m Gareth, living just outside Edinburgh here in Scotland. I’ve played mandolin off/on for around 20 years (doesn’t make me good though!) and I..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @merlinpicker101:
Posted a new Comment on @merlinpicker101:
"Welcome to FOTMD, MerlinPicker101. It's good to have you aboard. Yes, the Merlin is not a mandolin and it isn't a dulcimer either. What it does have in..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks 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
@robin-thompson
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Fairytale/ Forever love:
Posted a new Comment on Fairytale/ Forever love:
"Lovely-- both the play and your singing! "
@brudar
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 172
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:
"Yes, the gecko is a watercolor I did a few years back. The painting is intended as a 3-D optical illusion, as everything you see in the picture is painted -..."
@salt-springs
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"I've been listening to your artistry for years and I also know that your a literary scholar and teach English Literature at the college level. So, aside..."
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brudar:
Posted a new Comment on @brudar:
"Welcome. Have fun on our site!Hey did you paint that gecko watercolor in your profile picture? If so... wonderful job! I dabble in drawing/painting myself..."
@brudar
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 492
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Glad to find this group!"
@richard-streib
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brudar:
Posted a new Comment on @brudar:
"Glad you joined Brudar. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. As Kenl noted, there are a number of builders active on this site. You may want to..."
@matthew-t
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 492
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks for the welcome (and for mentioning the WV specific group)! "
@matthew-t
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 581
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thanks for the welcome!"
@matthew-t
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 332
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thanks for the welcome!"
@jessica-comeau
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"Robin Thompson:
Musically and visually, such lovely work, Jessica.
Thank you so much, Robin! It was a delight to create both the song and the..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brudar:
Posted a new Comment on @brudar:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Brudar. It's good to have you aboard. We some dulcimer makers here who can help you if you decide to build a dulcimer. Some of us have made..."
@wally-venable
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on 2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV):
Posted a new Comment on 2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV):
"The Workshop Schedule and Performance Schedule are now up on the webpage.
www.GWMF.org
There are 4 Mountain Dulcimer workshops, 2 in DAA and 2 in DAD,..."
@cristian-huet
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"très très beau !voila de la vraie musique.congratulations"
@beth-t
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 9
Liked a youtube item created by @cristian-huet: "BUGALED BREIZH" - CRISTIAN HUET - DULCIMER
Liked a youtube item created by @cristian-huet: "BUGALED BREIZH" - CRISTIAN HUET - DULCIMER
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cathy-carlo:
Posted a new Comment on @cathy-carlo:
"Hi Cathy, 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 @jean:
Posted a new Comment on @jean:
"Hi Jean, 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 @matthew-t:
Posted a new Comment on @matthew-t:
"Hi Matthew, 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 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @sidesadl:
Posted a new Comment on @sidesadl:
"Hi Sidesadl, 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 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
@beth-t
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"CarolynF:
That's just lovely! To listen to, and to watch your fingers.
I could say just the same about the videos I’ve just found of your playing Carolyn!..."