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@lilley-pad
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic " what gauge strings ?":
Created a new forum topic " what gauge strings ?":
"I have a dulcimer I bought about a year ago and it's just been sitting in my closet. My guess is that it may be a baritone. I'm making that guess because..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @seratwist:
Posted a new Comment on @seratwist:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Seratwist. It's good to have you aboard. We have some folks on the site from Ontario, but I don't know if they are anywhere near you. There..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @dulcipair:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcipair:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Dulcipair. I hope you connect with the person you are seeking. Let us know if have any questions or can help you in any way.
Ken
"The..."
@gail-nelson
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 379
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you for saying hello! "
@gail-nelson
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 540
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you for the greeting! I look forward to participating. "
@ken-longfield
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @gail-nelson:
Posted a new Comment on @gail-nelson:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Gail. It's good to have you aboard. We have a wonderful community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts here. The site contains a great amount..."
@davisjames
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new Audio File:
Going to Louisiana in the morning.
Created a new Audio File:
Going to Louisiana in the morning.
@strumelia
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Great advice from Dusty. LilleyPad, you sound like you have a good plan of action now, and a good grasp of the concepts. Go forth and have fun! "
@richard-streib
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @gail-nelson:
Posted a new Comment on @gail-nelson:
"Welcome Gail Nelson to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. I am so glad you joined. This is an active community with a lot of knowledge and expertise..."
@lilley-pad
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"First thanks everybody for all the good information This is starting to sound a lot more easier and simpler. Number one: find somebody who knows what key..."
@dusty
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Lilley Pad: Just wanted to say good video Dusty “Have Capo Will Travel” That you posted years ago I thought your fingers looked a little younger smile..."
@lilley-pad
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Just wanted to say good video Dusty “Have Capo Will Travel” That you posted years ago I thought your fingers looked a little younger smile I'm a visual..."
@strumelia
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Well just like with a mandolin- on a dulcimer you can choose to play just melody notes, or you can play just chords, or you can play a combo of both..."
@lilley-pad
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"I just read your post Wally that makes sense sounds easier I've only just sat in once to their meeting looks like they don't use any sheet music at all they..."
@lilley-pad
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Howdy Strumelia. Oh yes very good point I definitely will ask them if I can join them with a different instrument. I did notice someone playing an electric..."
@strumelia
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Is the Uke jam playing mostly/always in the key of C? That would be real useful to know. What key(s) are they typically playing in... can you ask someone?..."
@wally-venable
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
">>> I think where I'm getting all messed up with this trying to blend in with the ukuleles is that they're chromatic and we're diatonic.....
You are..."
@dusty
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"John, I think you really need to just start playing with people rather than trying to think too hard about this and just confusing yourself even more. As..."
@skip
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Here's something that may work for you if you have a 1+. [toothpick or paperclip can be used as temp fret.]
Tune to D-F#-A, [loosen the middle string]...."
@lilley-pad
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Hey Dusty thanks for the info. I think where I'm getting all messed up with this trying to blend in with the ukuleles is that they're chromatic and we're..."
@dusty
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"John, that's a baritone tuning. I string my baritone with a wound .036" on the bass, a wound .024 on the middle, and .014 on the melody. You could probably..."
@lilley-pad
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Well still playing around with this idea one more question: if I return the instrument to G-D-G what would some good strings size and I guess type to go..."
@davisjames
• 2 days ago
• comments: 19
Liked a youtube item created by @linda-jo-brockinton: A Stoir mo Chori
Liked a youtube item created by @linda-jo-brockinton: A Stoir mo Chori
@davisjames
• 3 days ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on A Stoir mo Chori:
Posted a new Comment on A Stoir mo Chori:
"Many thanks to Linda Brockington for posting this.Lovely.I always look forward to browsing the archives.You never know what you'll find."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kramer:
Posted a new Comment on @kramer:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Kramer. It's good to have you aboard. We have a few builders and repair folks here who should be able to help you. Post photos of the..."
@kittiwake1
• 3 days ago
• comments: 610
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you, I look forward to learning more about the instrument and meeting wonderful people!"
@lilley-pad
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
" I just had a senior moment ,Oh thanks Wally also."
@lilley-pad
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Hey Dusty thanks for all the good information I knew I was diving into deep water here
The ukulele kids get together every Wednesday at the senior center..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
"Hi Kitti, 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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @leclerc:
Posted a new Comment on @leclerc:
"Hi Leclerc, 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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jfox:
Posted a new Comment on @jfox:
"Hi J. Fox, 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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @aknight53:
Posted a new Comment on @aknight53:
"Hi A. Knight, 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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @scottie:
Posted a new Comment on @scottie:
"Hi Scottie, 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..."
