Timeline Entry

Gstringer
@gstringer • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"Someone's idea of an upgraded McSpadden kit."
msdeebee
@msdeebee • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone Recognize This Builder":
"Thanks for the look."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks 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
@msdeebee • 3 weeks 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
@nate • 3 weeks 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
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks 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
@gstringer • 3 weeks 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
@msdeebee • 3 weeks 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
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @jim-dickens: He is all you need
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks 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
@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 3 weeks 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..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"FOTMD is where IADD was conceived.  "
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @pux0r3:
"Good to have you join PuxOr3. You have come to the best place to ask questions about the mountain dulcimer. There is a lot expertise and knowledge..."
JohnR
@johnr • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mountain Dulcimer Picture in Mathematics Magazine":
"In response to Dusty's "How Do You Measure Tone Mathematically" - I would call it more of a description.  A very simple, perfectly pure tone for a specific..."
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on John O'Connor.:
"Another great one, Val!"
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Youghal Harbour:
"So glad to have you back posting tunes, Val! Missed your wonderful playing!"
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: John O'Connor.
Mike59
@mike59 • 3 weeks ago
@mike59 is now following @john-c-knopf
Sam Edelston
@sam-edelston • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"@robin-thompson Yup. I'd say you folks got the ball rolling, and now it's gathering some momentum. I tell everybody that the dulcimer is a more logical..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago
@davisjames is now following @forums
David Bennett
@david-bennett • 3 weeks ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: April:
"Bump Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: April..."
Pierre-Yves Donnio
@pierre-yves-donnio • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour
Pierre-Yves Donnio
@pierre-yves-donnio • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: John O'Connor.
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Youghal Harbour
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @pux0r3:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Pux0r3. It's good to have you aboard. Please ask your questions. We are happy to offer help to each other as we continue our dulcimer..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karen-lee:
"Hi Karen, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer.  It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Sam, thanks for the information about Brandi's song and for the link to Tim Hanseroth-- I'd watched that some time ago yet hadn't looked at it lately...."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karen-lee:
"Welcome Karen Lee to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer.  Glad you joined. I know you will enjoy your new to you dulcimer. As Kenl said we are here to help; so..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @karen-lee:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Karen. It's good to have you aboard. You are at the right place to find information about the mountain dulcimer. If you don't find what you..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Sam, that was a delightful video segment. You and the reporter did a fine job. Thanks for your help in promoting IADD. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Sam Edelston
@sam-edelston • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Hi, friends - Thanks for bringing up my TV appearance Friday! I'll admit that I'm normally not a big fan of "Hallmark holidays," but dulcimers are a cause..."
Luigi
@luigi • 3 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on HEN FERCHETAN and DIFYRRWCH GWYR Y GOGLEDD:
"Interestingly it reminds me of Breton music... No wonder, they are all Celts."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on HEN FERCHETAN and DIFYRRWCH GWYR Y GOGLEDD:
"That sounds mighty!Interestingly it reminds me of Breton music.(I once played in a band with 2 pipers who spent a year in Brittany,studying the music,just..."
 
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