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@wally-venable
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
">>> I like Korg tuners but they don't make a clip on tuner. ...
I do use a small collection of the semi-generic clip-on tuners, but a prefer a..."
@nate
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
"Skip:
I use the free version of gStrings on my android phone. It has the instrument, note name, octave, and frequency and you can set it up for temperaments..."
@david-bennett
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: February:
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: February:
"Bump
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: February..."
@ken-longfield
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
"My favorite tuners are no longer made, so I've been using a variety of different brands. I am not a fan of Snarks. I've a few of them over the years but some..."
@robin-thompson
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Slippery Jigs.:
Posted a new Comment on Slippery Jigs.:
"Your play of these slip jigs is impressive, Jamie-- lots of picking! "
@skip
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
"I use the free version of gStrings on my android phone. It has the instrument, note name, octave, and frequency and you can set it up for temperaments other..."
@nate
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
"Skip:
Just so you don't go to tight for the strings, Bass=D3, A=A3, dd=D4.
I made that mistake with my first dulcimer. I was totally clueless and was..."
@dusty
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Reynardine.:
Posted a new Comment on Reynardine.:
"I believe a reynardine is a werefox. We hear a lot about werewolves, but less about werefoxes.
Nice job with this old ballad! I'm sure there's a category..."
@sylvia
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
"Well DAD has struck! My second instrument is a Folkcraft cardboard dulcimer in DAA mode. A dear friend is assembling it for me. So now I have the Ginger,..."
@sylvia
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
Posted a new Comment on Help with tuning?:
"I didn’t see the photos at first, but now I do. What a wonderful experience you and your friends must have had. Richard
,s dulcimer is very handsome.
thank..."
@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Possum Board":
Posted a response to "Possum Board":
"My Galaxes have about a 1/4" spacing between backs, but you could even get by with 1/8" if you wanted to."
@dusty
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
"Jon, we're actually in a period of radical change in terms of electric music, and your original question here is evidence of that. It used to be that if you..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Possum Board":
Posted a response to "Possum Board":
"I agree with John.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@shopdad
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
Posted a response to "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
"Thanks Robin. I started out using a noter but watched so many videos on picking and strumming I got away from it. When I was young my uncle was the musical..."
@lilley-pad
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
"Well after Ken's and Dusty's explanation I went over to Terry McCafferty web site and Under support And found some interesting information on going Electric...."
@richard-streib
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Possum Board":
Posted a response to "Possum Board":
"Thanks John. What is the spacing on a Galax double back?"
@noah-cline
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Good Morning to Your Nightcap:
Posted a new Comment on Good Morning to Your Nightcap:
"DavisJames:
That's delightful.Glad you kept it rolling as long as you did.
Thanks!"
@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Possum Board":
Posted a response to "Possum Board":
"Don't overthink it, Richard. I have not run across any standard spacings myself. I'd say a space of anywhere from 1/4" to 3/8" would be fine. You don't..."
@richard-streib
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Possum Board":
Created a new forum topic "Possum Board":
"Thinking about a possum board, Does anyone know if there are any standards for how much space between the dulcimer and the possum board? Any science to it?..."
@shopdad
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group:
Posted a new Comment on Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group:
"Palm Bay area appears to be dulcimer deficit. I would enjoy joining a group or even starting one."
@lilley-pad
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
"Well kids thanks for getting back to me with all the good information a little bit over my head.
I must say it sounds like it could be fun I guess. a little..."
@dusty
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
"Hey Jon. Ken has more experience with Garage Band than I do and explains the basics well. You are correct that it is not a physical amp. In the analog..."
@steve-c
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on The Praetorius Scheitholt:
Posted a new Comment on The Praetorius Scheitholt:
"Nice work Ken! "
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
Posted a response to "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
"Garage Band is an app that comes with Apple computers, iPads, and iPhones. As far as I know Clean AMP is a way to process your recording in the app. I use..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @nyredneck:
Posted a new Comment on @nyredneck:
"No problem. I sent in my registration and will be there. If you make it, perhaps we'll meet. If not, maybe next time.
Ken"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@nyredneck
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @nyredneck:
Posted a new Comment on @nyredneck:
"Sorry about the delay in response I'm thinking about it but transportation might be a issue that weekend "
@lilley-pad
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
Created a new forum topic "Garage Band Clean AMP?":
"Well I'm scratching the top of my cranium trying to figure out what the Is this thing? Garage Band Clean AMP?
I came across this when I was surfing YouTube..."
@lilley-pad
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Blue Lion model IIRS; Style II,":
Posted a response to "Blue Lion model IIRS; Style II,":
"I guess I need to clarify the blue lion instrument price. the price of the instrument by itself is $850 I would think shipping would range anywhere from $100..."
@davisjames
• 2 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Frazier's Jig on mountain dulcimer:
"Can't help but chime in again,this time re melodies that lack a "3rd.".I play quite a few like that and as a fiddler relying on an accompanist I have..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
Posted a response to "The use of hammer-on, pull-off and slide. ":
"I only know how to play mountain dulcimer with a noter, which is all about the slide. :) Hammer-ons and pull-offs with a noter can also be used to give..."