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@dulcidom • 7 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"To put it simply and summarize my previous post, it seems that the sound in the middle of the string is "warmer" and "mellow" because it is energetically..."

@wally-venable • 43 minutes ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:

""...The answer to, What size is a carry-on suitcase?, depends on whether you're flying domestically or internationally. Standard, domestic, carry-on luggage..."

@dulcidom • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"Thank you for this very interesting discussion. Excited by the question,I took some measurements on the melody string of one of my dulcimers with an..."

@pux0r3 • 11 hours ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:

"Now that's a fun design I'd like to find a current maker for!"

@ken-longfield • 12 hours ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:

"Unfortunately Dave Lynch died a few years ago. He made a very unique travel dulcimer. Here is a link which shows you what it looks like...."

@nate • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"Really well said John. I commend and thank you for contributing to the scientific understanding of string physics. The words may be subjective, but this..."

@pux0r3 • 18 hours ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:

"Awesome, thanks! I know there's the list of the makers in this forum post, but I had a hard time connecting "VSL" to "it will work on a plane". The ducimette..."

@robin-thompson • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pux0r3: Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer

@strumelia • 20 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pux0r3: Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer

@johnr • 20 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"Since we seem to agree where a string is plucked does make a difference, let’s not forget that the main thing is to use the varying sounds to make better..."

@chcknj • 21 hours ago

@chcknj is now following @pux0r3

@pux0r3 • 22 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer":

"I play semi-regularly with a small/informal (work) jam band. Not only is my dulcimer impossible to hear over amplified instruments, but I feel their music..."

@dusty • 23 hours ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:

"Hey, @pux0r3. (Not sure how to pronounce your name ) I have two small dulcimers that are great for traveling. Actually three. One is a "baritone..."

@pux0r3 • yesterday • comments: 5
Created a new Group discussion "Dulcimer for Travelling":

"I'm curious about a small dulcimer specifically for traveling (ideally one I could pack in a carry on for an airline) and wonder if this group has any..."

@nate • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"This topic has got me doing a lot of research and really appreciating how far beyond me most of this stuff is to try to wrap my head around. After a few..."

@nate • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"I think overtones are associated with our perception of depth. An example of an instrument with almost no overtones is a tuning fork, and an example of an..."

@msdeebee • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":

"I meant insight...:o)"

@msdeebee • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":

"Thanks so much for your input."

@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"To my ears, a note does sound more 'clear' when plucked closer to a bridge, but it also sounds more hard and 'tinny' (to me), while a note plucked closer to..."

@jan-potts • 2 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Farewell to Tarwahie:

"What a great group of people who obviously love music! Lots of positive energy and joyous smiles. The members of this group are very fortunate!"

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"Thanks so much, John for that explanation. Basically, you are defining purity of tone as a minimum of overtones. That seems logical. But it also raises a..."

@nate • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"Thank you for taking the time to explain John. I have to admit, I find the results counterintuitive. If a "purer" tone means less overtones, and an..."

@johnr • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"I've attached a response for Dusty and Nate. Others are welcome to dig in. It's a little lengthy, so I had to put it in a zip file which you should find..."

@gstringer • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":

"Someone's idea of an upgraded McSpadden kit."

@msdeebee • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":

"Thanks for the look."

@john-c-knopf • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":

"It resmbles a McSpadden teardrop dulcimer, but the use of 5 pieces on the back sets it apart. Also the red color is different, and the type of tuners. It..."

@msdeebee • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":

"Funny...there were 2 McSpaddens in the same lot. This one does not have the stamp though."

@nate • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"I've heard it said that the closer to the midpoint, the more freely the string can excite overtone frequencies. The way it was explained to me is that when..."

@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Peonies in the Field:

"@davisjames -- I wish we'd captured some birdsong on this recording! We're glad you still enjoy the little tune. "

@gstringer • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":

"Looks like a McSpadden. They often had their name stamped below the bridge area. Most likely a kit."

@msdeebee • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Anyone Recognize This Builder":

"I was wondering if any of my friends recognize this builder. There is no tag inside the dulcimer so I'm thinking it is a homemade. That scroll head is pretty..."

@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @jim-dickens: He is all you need

@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Peonies in the Field:

"Enjoying this melody once again...I looked at my last year's comment,re birdsong counterpoint...listened again-no birdsong...then I checked the date,late..."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour

@dusty • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":

"If I understand you, @johnr, by "middle" you mean at half the string's length, or the octave (7th fret on a dulcimer, 12th fret on all those chromatic..."

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