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@ken-longfield • 12 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Razyn's article is well worth reading. He has excellent photographs of the instrument, but the most interesting part is the narrative. It is an excellent..."

@ken-longfield • 21 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Deodorizing, for lack of a better term":

"I like John's idea of putting the dulcimer outside in the sun. Perhaps an hour or two each day it is nice out until the odor dissipates, As for the case, I'd..."

@strumelia • 3 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Deodorizing, for lack of a better term":

"If there was 'lots of dog hair in the case', then obviously a dog was using it as a bed for a while. This is not due to the instrument and case merely being..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Deodorizing, for lack of a better term":

"Congratulations, Aditi! You have some nice instruments there. As for deodorizing, I'd suggest exposing them to sunshine as much as possible-- wind and sun..."

@lee-ann • 7 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lee-ann:

"Thank you for the warm welcome! I've been away from the dulcimer community for quite awhile so I've spent the past few days reacquainting myself. I was..."

@aditi • 15 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Deodorizing, for lack of a better term":

"Hi FOTMD! I recently drove up to Connecticut to acquire a well-loved and well-played McSpadden—all cherry wood as far as I can tell, M12CC, Nov 1999, George..."

@strumelia • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Thank you for popping in and bringing us all up to date, Razyn! Such a fascinating tale concerning the inspirations from your old dulcimers and your own..."

@razyn • 17 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Since you mentioned them -- my antique dulcimer collection (that I laid out on a table in the Pry Barn at an Antietam Early Banjo Gathering) has spent most..."

@strumelia • 17 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I triple agree! I have gone to several 'early banjo' gatherings far from me, and even I often would skip out on a few historical presentations in favor of..."

@davisjames • 18 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Aura Lee:

"Elvis turned this into a great pop song,"Love me tender",I got great mileage out of it when I used to be playing senior citizens' homes.. and loved it myself!"

@davisjames • 18 hours ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @conrad-vispo: Reinlander

@ken-longfield • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Dusty, I think you make a very good point about festivals and clubs. My experience is that people go to and get together to play music. They aren't..."

@richard-streib • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Best wishes Dusty on your new club meeting venue."

@richard-streib • 19 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lee-ann:

"Welcome back Lee Ann. It great to have you back. This community is very supportive and is quite good at helping others along on their dulcimer journeys. Best..."

@richard-streib • 19 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @daveinnj:

"Glad you joined DaveinNJ. List your dulcimer for sale in the for sale forum. Kenl made a lot of good suggestions. Best wishes on finding your dulcimer a new..."

@richard-streib • 19 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lilypaths:

"Welcome Lilypahs to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. Look around and see..."

@richard-streib • 19 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @blueonekms:

"Welcome blueonekms to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. I wish you a speedy sale of your Ray Forrester Dulcimer. If you have not done so,..."

@ken-longfield • 20 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lee-ann:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Lee Ann. It's good that your are getting back into playing your dulcimer. It's good to have here. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know..."

@lee-ann • 21 hours ago

@lee-ann is now following @forums

@strumelia • 23 hours ago • comments: 19
Liked a groups item created by @ken-longfield: Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

@shopdad • 23 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"You are welcome to move it to central Florida. As far as I know there are no dulcimer groups close by. I'm on my own here as far as dulcimer is concerned."

@dusty • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"In an unrelated but relevant development, my in-person dulcimer group will be moving from a music store (which closed ) to Sutter's Fort State Historic..."

@mark-gilston • yesterday • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
When First My Old Old Love I Knew

@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":

"Thank you, @ jennifer-wren ! I hope if you and others have some recording or reporting of how the '26 edition of PMOTPD unfolded it'll get posted here. "

@shopdad • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Here's my take on that. A history lesson on the dulcimer may not interest everyone. I believe it "should" be available and encouraged. The more a person..."

@richard-streib • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Its great that you include a little history as you teach, Dusty. Well stated Dusty. We are all wired differently. Some just want to make music. Others find..."

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I have trouble answering Ken's initial question, though my guess is that nearly everyone contributing to this discussion is interested in the history of the..."

@wally-venable • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"On the membership application: "I first saw/heard a mountain dulcimer: ______ " Would you expect an adult to remember when they first saw a keyboard, violin,..."

@shopdad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"What a history lesson in itself Richard. I was also introduced to the dulcimer at Disney Village a few years prior. I was tempted with the kit he had for..."

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

"Welcome to FOTMD, DaveinNJ. Are you sure you don't want to keep it and learn to play it? Just kidding. I hope you find a new home for your dulcimer. Follow..."

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

"Welcome to FOTMD, Lilypaths. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions. We are happy to share our..."

@dan • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Dulcimer History and Tradition

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Ken Longfield: ....So, I'll ask two questions. Is there any interest within the mountain dulcimer community in learning the history and traditions of the..."

@shopdad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Both #4 and $9. The similarity of the Jews harp is amazing in pic 9. Interestingly, it refers to a Swedish Jews harp. I'm curious about the position of the..."

@jennifer-wren • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @robin-thompson: Mourning Doves

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