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@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "favorite fiddle tunes to play SLOWLY":
Created a new forum topic "favorite fiddle tunes to play SLOWLY":
"Fiddle tunes from the United States, the British Isles, Canada and elsewhere are among the most common tunes played in dulcimer jams. And some of them sound..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"I can build you an Uncle Ed Thomas dulcimer to order anytime you'd like. Walnut or painted poplar."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Martha. It's good to have you aboard. Your history with the mountain dulcimer is interesting. I admit to never having heard of your..."
@tonyg
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"I've always been partial to the Uncle Ed Thomas design."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
"Welcome Martha Fleming to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Thank you for sharing about your father and his dulcimers. Such a blessing to..."
@brotherbobgolem
• 2 months ago
• comments: 183
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:
"Strumelia, you run a tight ship here! Thanks for all your help."
@brotherbobgolem
• 2 months ago
• comments: 550
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks for the warm welcome, Ken! It's great to finally be able to meet you all. "
@brotherbobgolem
• 2 months ago
• comments: 384
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you kindly for the welcome! "
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
"Greetings and welcome to FOTMD, Martha! "
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Ma Omrot Einayich
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Ma Omrot Einayich
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Ma Omrot Einayich:
Posted a new Comment on Ma Omrot Einayich:
"That is so good,the music and playing.A delight to listen to."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"The general rule of humidity is that if you are comfortable, your instruments are comfortable. If the humidity is low, the wood will lose moisture and..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Welcome to FOTMD, BrotherBobGolen. It's good to have you aboard. I am glad that you have been receiving benefit from reading through these forums. I look..."
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ron Ewing Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Ron Ewing Mountain Dulcimer:
"Congratulations on your new baby, Masaki. I have two Ewing dulcimers and absolutely love them."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"I keep mine out all the time here in NC. We have a whole house humidifier for winter time when the ambient humidity is lower. Our summers are generally humid..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Welcome BrotherBobGolen to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So good to have you join the forum. Let us know if you have any questions. We're here to support..."
@kathreen-miller
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"Thanks, Dusty. I live in eastern Washington state, where we don't get the precipitation of the west side. My weather app says today's humidity is 38 percent...."
@brotherbobgolem
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Strumelia:
Welcome to you!
I'm happy to be here! "
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Welcome to you! "
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"@kathreen-miller, yes excessive aridity and excessive humidity can damage wooden instruments. But those conditions are pretty rare. Where do you live? Is..."
@kathreen-miller
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Humidifier for dulcimers":
Created a new forum topic "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"Hello! I recently learned that dulcimers can crack if the humidity is not high enough (45-50%) so I'd like to buy a humidifier. Does anyone have any..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Tony, did you see anything that you like yet? "
@luthier
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
"Thanks to all for the information. I will look into each option."
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
"@luthier, there are literally dozens of dulcimer players who offer online lessons. Before recommending any, I would ask what style of dulcimer are you..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
"There are many lessons available online, but it depends upon what you want to do. Do you want a one-on-one lesson with Zoom or FaceTime? Do you just want..."
@luthier
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer lessons":
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer lessons":
"I just joined FOTMD. I play fiddle, guitar and am learning the dulcimer. I am wondering if any members offer online lessons, and if not, does anyone know who..."
@jan-potts
• 3 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ron Ewing Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Ron Ewing Mountain Dulcimer:
"This is a treasure!"
@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