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@davisjames
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on The Indian's Lament.:
Posted a new Comment on The Indian's Lament.:
"I found out that the lyricist (in th 1830's) was a teacher in a residential school in the east for displaced native children from the west-thus,"let me go..."
@davisjames
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
"I'm enjoying listening to this so much.A real "windy" tune.Wind as in winding your watch."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer":
"The problem with a stick-on pickup is that it will not only amplify the strings, but also anything that touches your dulcimer like your hands, picks hitting..."
@pux0r3
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
"I've been chatting with Ron Ewing via email given the discussion below, he's mentioned a bunch of the same considerations (size and even using the zither..."
@wally-venable
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer":
"Since you have a serious need for a pickup, I would not suggest a stick-on mounted on the face of the dulcimer. Particularly since you say you feel sounds..."
@dulcidom
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pux0r3: Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pux0r3: Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pux0r3: Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pux0r3: Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer
@johnr
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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..."
@pux0r3
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Amplification of an acoustic dulcimer":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
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..."
@nate
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"I meant insight...:o)"
@msdeebee
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"Thanks so much for your input."
@strumelia
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Farewell to Tarwahie:
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 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"Someone's idea of an upgraded McSpadden kit."
@msdeebee
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"Thanks for the look."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Peonies in the Field:
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. "