Timeline Entry
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @crp:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @thedulcimerbard:
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..."
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "jubilee":
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "jubilee":
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "jubilee":
Created a new forum topic "jubilee":
"Jean Ritchie's version, with an unusual, non-dulcimer accompaniment."
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @crp:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @thedulcimerbard:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Chicken Scratch
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Chicken Scratch
@alex-lubet
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Amy Levy: Songs of Love and Loss is now streaming":
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"Maybe this will help compare them.
0 | | | | | | | | | | | | Chromatic - guitar, banjo, uke, etc
1..."
@carol-h
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson: cherry teardrop rosewood
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson: cherry teardrop rosewood
@marko
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @marko:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Tuner help please:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: The “next” dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Wanted: The “next” dulcimer":
"Hi Karen. I sent you a message just now.
Steve"
@chas5131
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt:
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt:
"Thank you. Have never heard a Scheitholt.
Interesting"
@chas5131
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
@chas5131
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Fanny Power by O'Carolan:
Posted a new Comment on Fanny Power by O'Carolan:
"Well played. Thank you"
@john-petry
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "More or less overtones":
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stringing a Cripple Creek dulcimer - tail dowels? ":
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stringing a Cripple Creek dulcimer - tail dowels? ":
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "More or less overtones":
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"..."
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Carol Hatfield:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Sweet Apple Brandy
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Sweet Apple Brandy