Timeline Entry

Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @crp:
"So glad you joined CRP. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. All of us were total beginners at one time. You fit right in. This is a very supportive..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @thedulcimerbard:
"Glad you joined,TheDulcimerBard. Certainly good to have you and welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Best wishes on learning the dulcimer. Great..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "jubilee":
"Way cool.  "
Nate
@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "jubilee":
"Very interesting. I have seen them a handful to times at Hindu weddings, where the playstyle is QUITE different, and is much more energetic and rhythmic, but..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "jubilee":
"Very cool.  I had to look up the difference between a shruti box and a harmonium... both play background drones. The shruti box is more simplified, without..."
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "jubilee":
"Jean Ritchie's version, with an unusual, non-dulcimer accompaniment."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @crp:
"Welcome to FOTMD, CRP. You have joined a wonderful community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. We are here to help each other. Explore the site. If you have..."
Ken Longfield
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @thedulcimerbard:
"Welcome to FOTMD, TheDulcimerBard. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help..."
Pierre-Yves Donnio
@pierre-yves-donnio • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Chicken Scratch
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 7
Liked @marko Click here to view
Alex_Lubet
@alex-lubet • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Amy Levy: Songs of Love and Loss is now streaming":
"Hi All, I hope you're all having a great day and looking forward to a great weekend. As of today, my new album,  Amy Levy:  Songs of Love and Loss..."
Skip
@skip • 3 weeks ago • comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"Maybe this will help compare them. 0    |     |     |     |     |     |     |      |     |     |     |     |      Chromatic - guitar, banjo, uke, etc       1..."
Carol H
@carol-h • 3 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson: cherry teardrop rosewood
Marko
@marko • 3 weeks ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @marko:
"I never got around to thanking everyone for the warm welcome. It took me more than five years to realize what a great community this is. And that community..."
Nate
@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"For the sake of brevity, if it would help, you could tell me your string length (VSL) and I can tell you exactly where to put the 1# fret"
Nate
@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"Jack M: So, what we are doing is going from chromatic fret positions to pentatonic positions?  Your first post made sense to me and this one does also but..."
Jack M
@jack-m • 3 weeks ago • comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"Nate: To clarify, because i think i phrased that poorly, if you use a fret calculator for any chromatic instrument other than a dulcimer, such as a mandolin..."
Jack M
@jack-m • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Tuner help please:
"These are expensive but really nice for ukulele. Gotoh UPT Ukulele Planetary Tuners Black Finish with Black Oval Buttons | eBay"
Steve Kenny
@steve-kenny • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: The “next” dulcimer":
"Hi Karen.  I sent you a message just now.   Steve"
chas5131
@chas5131 • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt:
"Thank you.   Have never heard a Scheitholt.   Interesting"
chas5131
@chas5131 • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 3 weeks ago
@john-petry is now following @nate
chas5131
@chas5131 • 3 weeks ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Fanny Power by O'Carolan:
"Well played.  Thank you"
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "More or less overtones":
"Kinda like coffee me thinks... Sometimes bold with hints of chocolate or cinnamon....Or bland without any flavor.. All subject to the ear of the listener...."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stringing a Cripple Creek dulcimer - tail dowels? ":
"Glad you solved your problem. That's a technique I've used a few times. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Aditi
@aditi • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stringing a Cripple Creek dulcimer - tail dowels? ":
"Thank you! I ended up drilling four small holes and hammering in escutcheon pins. They've held up so far."
Nate
@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "More or less overtones":
"Straight forward, yet ambiguous. Does a presence of many overtones make an instrument sound More "clear" or "full" More "nasal" or "broad" More "refined"..."
Carol H
@carol-h • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Updated a YouTube Video:
Sweet Apple Brandy
Carol H
@carol-h • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Chicken Scratch
Nate
@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"To clarify, because i think i phrased that poorly, if you use a fret calculator for any chromatic instrument other than a dulcimer, such as a mandolin or..."
Carol H
@carol-h • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
"They don't seem to be common. Inonly know of Tom's wrist rests and McSpadden's. Tom's are custom built - you just send him measurements. You can find him on..."
Nate
@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
"Carol H: Thank you, Nate! It is a Dulci-Wrest, made by Tom Irving.   Im surprised I havent seen anything similar before. Very cool thanks for the info"
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @damon: Peace
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Sweet Apple Brandy
 
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