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@dusty • 8 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "experiment with the ukulele group":

"Jon, a few other things on string gauges. If you go to too big, the string may not fit in the grooves on the bridge and nut, or it might make those grooves..."

@ken-longfield • 11 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "experiment with the ukulele group":

"The advice about the string has to do with the amount of tension put on the string. Too much tension and it breaks. You can check the Strothers String..."

@lilley-pad • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "experiment with the ukulele group":

"Well, just an update on my experiment with the ukulele group. What I have noticed it sounds like to me is that my melody string is what I would call, “twang”..."

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lynna-jackson:

"Welcome back. Lynna. I look forward to your participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers

@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Mary Ann MacDougall's march.:

"I neglected to say,the low A string was wound much thicker than in a wound d string in D-a-d tuning.An experiment,and the Folkroots hourglass could handle it."

@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Fead an Iolair(The Eagles Whistle):

"That's a mighty tune,well within the range of what we know as the "Scottish bagpipes".I recall seeing drawings from 300 years ago depicting "Irish Kerns"..."

@davisjames • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: The Gower Reel

@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: resource information Baritone

@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Fallow Ground

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "resource information Baritone":

"Jon, Q: What do Don Pedi, Thomasina Levy, Bing Futch, and Irma Reader have in common? A: They are all teaching at the Baritone Dulcimer Day on November..."

@shopdad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"If you need more on this go to "Tree Huggers" groups of animals. Hundreds of names."

@shopdad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"OK y"all got me going on this. Ken started it so I had to do some research, seems as though we are now including animals in groups. Ken, here is the gist of..."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lynna-jackson:

"So glad you are active here Lynna. I am looking forward to the knowledge and expertise you can share with us."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"You've got that right John. I tried giving my son-in-law one of the banjos this past weekend, but all he wanted was dulcimers. Ken "The dulcimer sings a..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"That'll never happen, Lisa."

@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"Ken, get back to me when you're serious."

@dusty • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "resource information Baritone":

"Hey Jon. Playing the baritone is a lot of fun. The increased sustain and lower register are great for slower ballads. There are some resources for..."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "resource information Baritone":

"Shelly Stevens has a book Jamming with the Baritone Dulcimer that tells you how to retune one string on the baritone to play in the key of D with other..."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"Strumelia, are three banjos a pox or do I need more? Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@lilley-pad • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "resource information Baritone":

"Hi kids, my experiment trying to play the Mountain Dulcimer with a ukulele group didn't work out at all. They play fan strumming way too loud and can't hear..."

@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"I don't have an embarrassment of mountain dulcimers, but i do have a pox of banjos. Dusty Turtle: A herd of elephants. A murder of crows. A troop of..."

@shopdad • 3 days ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group:

"Every few months I like to post this question. I'm still looking for a Dulcimer or strings group in the Melbourne/Palm Bay area. Even a group close by would..."

@shopdad • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"Thanks Dusty, I needed that this AM"

@dusty • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"A herd of elephants. A murder of crows. A troop of gorillas. A chorus of frogs. A school of fish. An embarrassment of mountain dulcimers."

@david-bennett • 4 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October:

"Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: October..."

@pierre-yves-donnio • 4 days ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @dan-evans: Varsoviana

@pierre-yves-donnio • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers

@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"John C. Knopf: Ken, would that be the official phrase describing more than a few dulcimers? An "embarrassment" of dulcimers? Seems inappropriate for a..."

@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"I don't think I can get to it this week. I will need to arrange things so that the plans make sense to someone other than me. Generally I have a pattern for..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"Ken, would that be the official phrase describing more than a few dulcimers? An "embarrassment" of dulcimers? Seems inappropriate for a grouping of lovely..."

@shopdad • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"Thanks Ken, Yes I would appreciate it. What's the best way to do that? My email address would be fine if you have access to it."

@richard-streib • 4 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @bhappa:

"So glad you joined Bhappa. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is wonderful that you are involved on the planning board for the Colorado Dulcimer..."

@richard-streib • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"[quote="Ken Longfield"] Our son-in-law and two grandsons came to visit yesterday. Our daughter is ill with a cold or seasonal flu so she stayed home. Last..."

@robin-thompson • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"A lovely collection, Ken L! "

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