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@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Child ballads playlist on Smithsonian/Folkways":

"A lot of dulcimer players have a natural interest in and fondness for the Child ballads, the narrative songs collected and categorized by Francis James..."

@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on "LA LAVANDERA" on Dulcimer:

"Well played enjoyable tune. I need to learn this tune. Thanks for sharing."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Homemade dulcimer from three cigar boxes (except fretboard):

"jimrex62: Thanks Nate - looks like you have been building for awhile! Not that long compared to a lot of more skilled craftsmen on the forum, but I..."

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"Ok Nate so the idea is to play a pipe with the other hand? (for example a tabor pipe which can be played with one hand)"

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"Strumelia: Kinda sounds like an autoharp. I am a big fan of the autoharp, but it does require two hands to change chords. I was imagining a..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "equal intonation versus just intonation":

"Nate, you're welcome. I like having a visual reference. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on May vs Mcspadden:

"Although I've never owned a McSpadden dulcimer, I've played plenty of them. Lynn tried as much as possible to achieve a consistent sound throughout the whole..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " the bridge “saddle” ":

"I change both string gauge and string layout pretty often on my dulcimers, and I prefer floating bridges for how adaptable they are.As Dusty mentioned, when..."

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"Nate: It might be fun for you to build a dulcimer type instrument with multiple fretboards, each one tuned to a different chord, so you can strike them..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on May vs Mcspadden:

"Great question. Both dulcimers are great instruments as are the makers. I have owned both brands and think to my ears the Mays on the whole are of a bit..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "equal intonation versus just intonation":

"Ken that's a great visual reference, thanks."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"I have a lot of fun beating on the strings with a striker while also fretting them! Personally, I like playing dulcimer chords with a striker as well as tin..."

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on A Skift of Snow:

"Perfect timing!The last 2 days of rain in Niagara brought down many leaves (as always happens) and today was the first day asking,"fall jacket or winter..."

@paderau • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Created a new Group discussion "May vs Mcspadden":

"Not sure if this is the right group to ask this… but… why would I choose a Warren May dulcimer over a McSpadden? Why would I choose a McSpadden over a Warren..."
Beginner players

@pclars • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"That's where I got my pipes. They're good quality and have good tone. I definitely recommend the vendor"

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "equal intonation versus just intonation":

"Here is a photo of fret placements for different intonations on a mountain dulcimer fretboard. It is from Bobby Ratliff over at TTMD. Ken "The dulcimer sings..."

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 10
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/uploaded_audio/1317/after-the-flood

@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

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@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "equal intonation versus just intonation":

"Yes. Happy Halloween Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "equal intonation versus just intonation":

"Hi kids, sorry to bother everybody. I'm still working on my education here. My question this time is it has to do with equal intonation versus just..."

@betty-bj-jordan • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "TK O'Brien Walnut Creek Dulcimers":

"They are a good buy and the sound is good. My friend has two and they are both good sounding dulcimers. I use to help out in a Dulcimer shop and that sold..."

@betty-bj-jordan • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Maggie Darling[tearjerker on the teardrop].:

"I really enjoyed your playing and singing . Well done!"

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on "LA LAVANDERA" on Dulcimer:

"This is a great beginner's tune for those learning drone playing in DAd tuning. Sweeet!"

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "THE CUCKOOS WELCOME"

@david-bennett • 2 months ago • comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November:

"Bump Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November..."

@pclars • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"It goes by various names "tambourin a cordes" (drum w cords) is a common one. It is traditional to southern France (Occitania), and the northern regions of..."

@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"@Pclars , that's the instrument i was trying to find info about! What is it is that box instrument's name please, and is it traditional just to France? Do..."

@pclars • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

":Here are a couple of examples"

@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"picture or link to said string drum please....Only thing I'm finding is 3 hole pipe [interesting!] and ordinary looking round drums... Can't seem to find the..."

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on A Skift of Snow:

"Hey, @phil-myers, thanks so much for listening and for the kind comment!"

@phil-myers • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: A Skift of Snow

@phil-myers • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on A Skift of Snow:

"Very nice, Robin! Flows along nice and peacefully."

@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: A Skift of Snow

@pclars • 2 months ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"I am probably the only one with that idea. It comes from the fact I also play the 3-hole pipe, for which a string drum is used in southern France and the..."

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Created a new Audio File:
A Skift of Snow

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