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@john-petry • an hour ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"A little "dust" from a pencil lead can lubricate quite nicely too...{graphite}"

@strumelia • 4 hours ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:

"That is truly awesome, Ken Longfield!"

@ken-longfield • 4 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Lindaycat. You've come to the right place to ask your question. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your participation here...."

@ken-longfield • 4 hours ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:

"After a challenge from our daughter and son-in-law I built a Praetorius 1619 scheitholt; the one the original post in this thread references. It is 107 cm..."

@davisjames • 9 hours ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)

@ken-longfield • 9 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":

"Thank you for the review of the program. I was at the Appalachian Dulcimer Appreciation Day in Sperryville, VA, so I did not have the opportunity to watch..."

@ken-longfield • 9 hours ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"While John's suggestion is good, oil attracts dust and dirt which can gum up the repair. I think a silicone spray is much better as it dries instantly and..."

@john-c-knopf • 11 hours ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"You could try a dab of 3-In-1 oil at the top and bottom supports that wrap around the shafts of the pegs."

@joseph-besse • 15 hours ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Turning the middle screw counter-clockwise does not loosen the tuners much. The tuners are still rather tight, but I guess this is something I can tolerate...."

@strumelia • 15 hours ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat

@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":

"Thanks for all the added info, Wally! "

@wally-venable • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":

"Last night we watched the full program from which the langspil video on YouTube was taken. The program is about contemporary "classical" music in Iceland...."

@joseph-besse • 2 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Thanks a lot for your explanation about the tuners. I live in South Louisiana and luthiers here don't know hardly anything about dulcimers. I am glad we have..."

@lindaycat • 2 days ago • comments: 370
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:

"Does anyone have a harmony for "Hector the Hero"? If so, need it today or tomorrow. Thanks!"

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

"Welcome Lindaycat to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. So glad you joined. You have come to the best place to ask your..."

@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Drifting Off, a lullaby :

"When we play it at home, Mark doesn't usually use drop D tuning yet we did for this recording. Thank you for listening, Jamie! "

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Joseph Besse: Here is the image of the tuners. If I turn the middle screw counter-clockwise I understand that the tuner knobs will be looser. I hope this..."

@joseph-besse • 2 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Here is the image of the tuners. If I turn the middle screw counter-clockwise I understand that the tuner knobs will be looser. I hope this does not effect..."

@davisjames • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Drifting Off, a lullaby :

"Always interesting to hear an alternative take to something you've posted before."

@davisjames • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Come Away Love Sweet Love

@shopdad • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":

"Ha! Don't we all do that at times"

@dusty • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":

"Shopdad: There are several dulcimer players that have the right answers. Dusty is one of them. Rest assured, if I don't know the answer, I'll make..."

@melmuse • 3 days ago • comments: 370
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:

"Thank you Richard. I’m happy to be here."

@melmuse • 3 days ago • comments: 531
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Thank you Ken!This forum looks like it has much information. I am so eager to learn."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @melmuse:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Melmuse. You should have no problem conquering the mountain dulcimer with your musical experience. Have fun exploring the site. Use the..."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sid1866:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Sid1866. This is the place to be if you are interested in the mountain dulcimer. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your..."

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @melmuse:

"Welcome Melmuse to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is friendly and informative community. Be sure to ask any questions you may..."

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sid1866:

"Welcome Sid1866 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. I see you have already reached out with a question and have started a good..."

@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Joseph Besse: My tuners are open. There is a screw in the middle. If I turn it counter clockwise will it loosen the tuner a little? Yes. :)"

@joseph-besse • 3 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Disregard the 2 photos attached to last comment. Trying to figure out how to send the right photo."

@joseph-besse • 3 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"After checking further my dulcimette's strings are .020 bass, .012 middle and .010 melody. My tuners are open. There is a screw in the middle. If I turn it..."

@sid1866 • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":

"Thank you all for your replies! Dusty - Yes, its tuned Dad - I'll try the chord variations you mention. I realised I can play it on my lap and using my..."

@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Gray Cat On A Tennessee Farm

@shopdad • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":

"Dusty, Good reply. When a person uses the 1-2-4 chord and centers the 2 is certainly an option. I find it makes a bit of a "humming" note. I am sure if a..."

@dusty • 4 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Late Sunsets

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