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@butch-ross
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Solid body electric dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Solid body electric dulcimer":
"I once had a student who bought a chromatic dulcimer and wanted me to teach her how to transition from a diatonic instrument. So the first thing I did was..."
@tonyg
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
"Thanks for all your responses. I try to play what I'd consider traditional style......no chords or extra frets, mostly bagpipe tuning. However I do use a..."
@wally-venable
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
""... corset stays.. "
Typically whale bone between say 1700 and 1900."
@wally-venable
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
"One might imagine Viennese, or other urban European musicians, using scraps of ivory from the shops of harpsichord builders on their zithers.
Google sez:..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
"I play with leather picks all the time. I don't buy these-- they are leather tabs cut off worn dungarees. So, I imagine folks might've just used whatever..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
Posted a response to "In the days before picks.....":
"I'm guessing you mean "before plastic/nylon dulcimer picks" were invented. Picks of many kinds have been used to play zitter family instruments for over a..."
@tonyg
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "In the days before picks.....":
Created a new forum topic "In the days before picks.....":
"Besides turkey feathers and bare fingers, was there anything else folks might have used to play the dulcimer back before picks were invented?"
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip:
Posted a new Comment on Number 6_25 Jinny sound clip:
"Does that ever sound good.It sparkles laugh."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"What John said!
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"I'm sure you'll do FINE, Jer! It's not like rocket surgery or anything..."
@jerhenning
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"Ken Longfield:
Strings to get are determined by the tuning you want to use and the vibrating string length (VSL). To determine the VSL measure from the fret..."
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !
@ken-longfield
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !":
Posted a response to "FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !":
"Still waiting for that party!
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"Strings to get are determined by the tuning you want to use and the vibrating string length (VSL). To determine the VSL measure from the fret board side of..."
@homer-ross
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Savior, Redeemer of My Soul
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Savior, Redeemer of My Soul
@jerhenning
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"Ken Longfield:
What style of playing are you planning to start with? These dulcimers are most suitable for noter or finger dancing style and playing in a 1 -..."
@jerhenning
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"Richard Streib:
Regarding Nostrings4 image. You can see the elongated holes where the string anchors once were indicating that string tension may have pulled..."
@jerhenning
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"John C. Knopf:
All of these strings may be old or rusty. If they aren't new, consider replacing them with the same types.
Yeah I was wondering about..."
@jerhenning
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"Matt Berg:
Is it physically possible to remove three strings, of course. Will you end up with a payable instrument, maybe. My thought is to leave all the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"All of these strings may be old or rusty. If they aren't new, consider replacing them with the same types."
@ken-longfield
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"What style of playing are you planning to start with? These dulcimers are most suitable for noter or finger dancing style and playing in a 1 - 5 - 5 tuning..."
@richard-streib
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"Regarding Nostrings4 image. You can see the elongated holes where the string anchors once were indicating that string tension may have pulled those string..."
@studentofrhythm
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Savior, Redeemer of My Soul
Savior, Redeemer of My Soul
@studentofrhythm
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Solid body electric dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Solid body electric dulcimer":
"I have built up a modest pedalboard: distortion, chorus, reverb. The reverb pedal is fantastic! I'm going to have a lot of fun with this.
This morning I..."
@robin-thompson
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !":
Posted a response to "FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !":
"Wow, FOTMD has passed 17 years online! This is me now waving around my noter: "
@strumelia
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !
@matt-berg
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":
"Is it physically possible to remove three strings, of course. Will you end up with a payable instrument, maybe. My thought is to leave all the strings, but..."
@mikequilliams
• 7 months ago
• comments: 11
Can anyone provide me with some advise on finishing. I am presently building a Folkcraft Mountain Dulcimer fram a kit. I am pleasantly pleased with the results, I choose to use Tru-Oil Gunstock Finish by Birchwood Casey. My questions are (1) do I finish the fretboard or leave it unfinished (2) on my next build (which I already have aMcSpadden Kit from the Dulcimer Shoppe) it is proper or benefical to finish the inside of the instrument? Thanks in advance for any input or recommendations.
@leo-kretzner
• 2 years ago
• comments: 29
https://fotmd.com/leo-kretzner/group_discuss/3219/https://fotmd.com/leo-kretzner/group_discuss/3219/a-scheitholt-with-no-first-fret
@deborah-on-the-hudson
• 2 years ago
• comments: 8
https://fotmd.com/deborah-on-the-hudson/group_discuss/3209/https://fotmd.com/deborah-on-the-hudson/group_discuss/3209/does-anyone-know-of-robertj-anderson
@john-w-mckinstry
• 3 years ago
• comments: 1
Thanks Dusty Turtle, The words and music make me feel like I am at a classic
cowboy movie of my youth and are very nostalgic. I will be glad to share my version of the song within the month. Thanks again,John.
cowboy movie of my youth and are very nostalgic. I will be glad to share my version of the song within the month. Thanks again,John.
https://fotmd.com/john-w-mckinstry/group_discuss/3135/https://fotmd.com/john-w-mckinstry/group_discuss/3135/spanish-is-a-loving-tongue
@cynthia-wigington
• 6 years ago
• comments: 0
There is a very positive first aid initiative in this country called "Stop the Bleed". Bleeding from trauma is the 2nd major cause of death in this country. Anyone can take these courses as it's pretty straight forward. As a longtime EMT who was on our rural first aid squad for a decade, I am so thrilled we are doing this in the US. Our local fire department gives the courses, free.
https://fotmd.com/strumelia/forum/11758/the-positive-thread
@carla-maxwell
• 6 years ago
• comments: 0
Lucy Wise will be one of the instructors at the Australian Dulcimer Retreat at Tasma House and Gardens, August 28-30, 2020. She's a lovely person and a VERY talented musician.
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/forum/36813/lucy-wise-walking-out
@oldmdpicker
• 7 years ago
• comments: 2
https://fotmd.com/oldmdpicker/group_discuss/2738/https://fotmd.com/oldmdpicker/group_discuss/2738/possum-board-revisited
@wildmeadow
• 7 years ago
• comments: 1
https://fotmd.com/wildmeadow/group_discuss/2723/https://fotmd.com/wildmeadow/group_discuss/2723/how-is-that-cherry