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@ken-longfield • 3 minutes ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"This a good article and well worth reading. So what do you use for a pick? For me, 90% of the time it is a blue Herdim triangular pick. Ken "The dulcimer..."

@wally-venable • an hour ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:

"Excellent collection of historical information."

@david-bennett • 3 hours ago • comments: 2
Created a new Group discussion "The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History":

"My latest dulcimentary: The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History..."
Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

@knobby • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stoney End Dulcimers - any good?":

"I’ve found your article"

@knobby • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stoney End Dulcimers - any good?":

"Do you know which edition of the newsletter your article was in (save me trawling through them all)? As for Stoney End dulcimers, as should find out soon..."

@linda-de • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Ken,Thanks for the feedback! Yes, it is a five string, very sweet sound. I have it tuned to DDADD and was able squeak out a verse of Amazing Grace. I did..."

@beth-t • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"Dusty Turtle: Really nice playing, Beth. I had never heard Phil Tanner before, but that diddling is darn cool. Doesn't this tune sound a lot like..."

@wally-venable • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Your instrument isn't "a noter." A noter is a stick used instead of a finger. Your dulcimer is intended for DAA tuning since it doesn't have the 6 1/2 (6+)..."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Linda, I'm guessing that whoever told you that the Jim Good dulcimer was intended for noter style playing did so because it has no 6 1/2 fret. I can't..."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Best wishes Linda-De as you explore more. Yes some dulcimers are more intended for noter style playing. Now days most all of the widely available new or..."

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"Really nice playing, Beth. I had never heard Phil Tanner before, but that diddling is darn cool. Doesn't this tune sound a lot like Rickett's Hornpipe ?"

@linda-de • 2 days ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:

"Hello all! I am new to this group and an absolute dulcimer novice! Interesting topic as I search for my next dulcimer! My very first dulcimer is a Jim Good..."

@homer-ross • 3 days ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: The Gower Reel

@dwain-wilder • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Sale: Sunhearth Hourglass":

"Nice looking! One of the last 100 Walt built. All of those last 100 were Lorraine Lee models. By the way, those handles were made from rosewood viola pegs."

@robin-thompson • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Sale: Sunhearth Hourglass":

"What a beauty! "

@beth-t • 4 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"Robin Thompson: Wonderfully played, Beth! Thanks Robin"

@beth-t • 4 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"DavisJames: Yes,Beth that does tickle my ears.You sent me the link to Mr.Tanner's version a couple years back which I quite enjoyed.I used to live on..."

@ondrej • 4 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Robert Burns for DAD Dulcimer:

"Cindy Stammich: Well done Ondrej! The songs flowed very nicely! 🎶🎶🎶 Cindy, thank you very much."

@ondrej • 4 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Renaissance pieces for DAD Dulcimer :

"Cindy Stammich: So pretty!! I sure do agree with Strumelia! Thank you very much. I like to try playing less common songs on the dulcimer."

@richard-streib • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Sale: Box Dulcimer":

"Thanks John."

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Washington’s March:

"The shape of the tune is similar to the Canadian "Disputeuse" or the growling old man and the growling old woman...great playing."

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: TooeleCountyRenFaire2025-09019

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Bourrée d'Aurore Sand:

"That is so good on the ears.Watching your technique I get dizzy,laugh."

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Renaissance pieces for DAD Dulcimer

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: We'll Shout and Give Him Glory

@ken-longfield • 5 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @clive8000:

"Clive, I'm not familiar with the mountain dulcimer makers across the pond. Perhaps John or Paul Crocker will see this and be able to provide information. Or..."

@clive8000 • 5 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @clive8000:

"Many thanks for the warm welcome into the world of mountain dulcimer. I currently play bass, guitar and ukulele and collect other stringed instruments from..."

@davisjames • 5 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"Yes,Beth that does tickle my ears.You sent me the link to Mr.Tanner's version a couple years back which I quite enjoyed.I used to live on Gower street in..."

@robin-thompson • 5 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"Wonderfully played, Beth! "

@beth-t • 5 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Pretty Little Mary.

@beth-t • 5 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on The Gower Reel:

"@Davisjames I thought you'd like this one. I'm quite pleased that I've managed to play it, though it doesn't hold a candle to Phil Tanner's 'diddling'..."

@beth-t • 5 days ago • comments: 7
Created a new Audio File:
The Gower Reel

@robin-thompson • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "David Massengill":

"@dusty Thank you for sharing-- another beautifully sad ballad in the old-time tradition. Here's one link with a bit of information on Mr. Massengill:..."

@ken-longfield • 5 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @clive8000:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Clive. It's good to have you aboard. Just reading through some of the forums here will give you a wonderful education in mountain dulcimer..."

@clive8000 • 5 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @clive8000:

"Richard Streib: Welcome Clive8000 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad to have you with us. This is an active forum with a lot of information just about..."

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