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@richard-streib • 58 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning/playing in C ?":

"I have a Thomas replication built by Dulcimore Dan that really likes CGG. It is a joy to play it. The tone sounds so traditional."

@shopdad • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning/playing in C ?":

"I watched a YouTube video with Bing Futch and he gave me some pointers a few years back. I have always sang bass in college and youth group sessions. All..."

@robin-thompson • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning/playing in C ?":

"The diatonic Jean Ritchie model Blue Lion I have shines in C. It's a Kentucky hourglass shape, the top is Spruce, and at 23 years old it has aged nicely and..."

@robin-thompson • 5 hours ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fallen Leaves Lullaby:

"@strumelia, thanks a bunch! We've got about 5 or so tunes we've been playing in this tuning because I just like the sound with the C drones. "

@robin-thompson • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: Tuning/playing in C ?

@phil-myers • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning/playing in C ?":

"Our club in Franklin NC started tuning to CGC about a year ago. We like the warmer sound and it is better for singing. You will likely have to adjust your..."

@strumelia • 6 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tuning/playing in C ?":

"Our esteemed member Robin recently posted a beautiful clip of her tune Fallen Leaves Lullaby , where she tuned her dulcimer in C to lovely effect. Most..."

@strumelia • 6 hours ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fallen Leaves Lullaby:

"I love hearing when people tune down to C. I do wish it were more commonly done. Here, the effect is so stately and heartfelt, and the tone reminds me of..."

@dusty • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: For Jean Ritchie fans

@john-c-knopf • 22 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Jean Ritchie fans":

"Thanks much, Ken! It's quite informative and wonderful."

@wally-venable • 23 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Jean Ritchie fans":

"Thanks. I always learn at least one story from anything written about the Ritchies."

@richard-streib • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Jean Ritchie fans":

"Thanks Kenl. Great article."

@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fallen Leaves Lullaby:

"Thanks, @dan! This dulcimer seems to me to favor the C notes for drones and I'm enjoying the sound. "

@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Jean Ritchie fans":

"Excellent, Ken-- thank you! "

@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: For Jean Ritchie fans

@shopdad • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Jean Ritchie fans":

"Great read Ken. Thanks for sharing"

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "For Jean Ritchie fans":

"Ron Pen just shared this with me:..."

@dan • yesterday • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fallen Leaves Lullaby:

"Lovely!"

@dan • yesterday • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Fallen Leaves Lullaby

@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fallen Leaves Lullaby:

"@davisjames It's that time of year! Thanks for listening! "

@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Fallen Leaves Lullaby:

"Very timely.I can see the leaves fluttering down as I listen."

@john-c-knopf • 3 days ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on My dulcimer life:

"Hi John! Thank you very much! LOL! It's funny how much my kitties enjoy the dulcimer 😊 Those are beautiful dulcimers, Carol! If..."

@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: dads cherry dulcimer and jingle belle 2

@samara • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: dads cherry dulcimer and jingle belle 2

@samara • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: taz and folk roots dulcimer aug 2026

@samara • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @samara:

"Thank you @Ken-Longfield and @Richard-Streib!"

@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @samara:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Samara. It's good to have you aboard. You have come to a great place to begin your mountain dulcimer journey, You will find a great deal of..."

@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @k828a:

"Thanks for the photos. The lack of a label inside the dulcimer makes me think it was made by someone for his/her own use. The tilted tuning pegs indicate to..."

@richard-streib • 4 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @k828a:

"I don't recall seeing any in the past with the carved H. It has no 6.5 fret and fiddle edges so maybe it is older but I would not have any idea about how old..."

@k828a • 4 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @k828a:

"Hello and thank you for the welcome! I cannot see any maker's mark inside the sound holes, but there is a carved "H", as shown in the photos. Thank you for..."

@richard-streib • 4 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @samara:

"Welcome Samara to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. We are so glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of fine folks who enjoy the mountain dulcimer...."

@robin-thompson • 4 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Sharbot's Waltz.:

"I couldn't manage a chromatic lap dulcimer yet it's very cool for those of you who can. Not watching the World Series yet it would be okay with me if the..."

@davisjames • 4 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Sharbot's Waltz.:

"I'm glad someone created a chromatic dulcimer and that I have one in my bullpen(yes,I watched the World Series last night).I love the challenge of using..."

@robin-thompson • 4 days ago • comments: 6
Created a new Audio File:
Fallen Leaves Lullaby

@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: warren may dulcimer and turkey feather sept 2026

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