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@rich-h • 5 days ago • comments: 479
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Thanks Ken"

@mark-gilston • 5 days ago • comments: 0

Posted a new YouTube video:
Three Blind Mice (Ravenscroft version)

@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rich-h:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Rich H. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @katahdin:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Katahdin. With a handle like yours, you had to be from Maine. It's good to have you aboard. Yes, Woody Guthrie borrowed the tune from..."

@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ncstrongman:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Ncstrongman. As Richard mentioned, there are several of us here who specialize in mountain dulcimer history. It is an interesting area of..."

@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rene-radusky:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Rene. It's good to have you aboard. You will find this community a good resource as you begin your dulcimer journey. Let us know if you..."

@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"Glad to hear that you've resolved your problems. You received good advice from Ken and Nate. We sometimes forget that wound strings have be around since the..."

@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on German Christmas Carols (Mountain Dulcimer):

"Thanks for reminding us of this video, Salt. There are a lot of good Christmas tunes there. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@phil-myers • 6 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Lost in the Woods

@salt-springs • 6 days ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on German Christmas Carols (Mountain Dulcimer):

"A great video to learn some traditional German tunes for Christmas.........."

@nate • 6 days ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"Glad to hear that you found a setup you enjoy. If the dulcimer isnt comfortable you wont want to play it. Have fun!"

@nate • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":

"Thanks Ken for clarifying. I should have been more explicit that the difference in a Daaa and Dadd bridge is VERY slight, and will likely equate to only a..."

@jeannie • 6 days ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"After all that helpful advice, I just have to report the results. :-) New strings did solve the problem with not being able to stay in tune. It holds much..."

@parker-buckley • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mize Dulcimer For Sale":

"It uses ball end strings, almost identical to Warren May's dulcimers. Here's a quick photo."

@richard-streib • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @katahdin:

"Welcome Katahdin to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad to have you. There is a lot of information here. Look around and see what is here. Be sure to..."

@richard-streib • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ncstrongman:

"Welcome Ncstrongman from a fellow North Carolinian. Glad to have as part of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer Family. There is a lot on information here..."

@pmundy • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mize Dulcimer For Sale":

"Parker, I'm interested. Does the dulcimer have loop end strings? I'm located in Hardy, VA 24101."

@richard-streib • 6 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rene-radusky:

"So glad you joined ReneRadusky. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here and some great folks with knowledge and..."

@pete-babechuk • 6 days ago

@pete-babechuk is now following @talia

@rdpugh • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":

"Thank you both for the information. "

@ken-hulme • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":

"Unless you have perfect pitch, for all intents and purposes, any ordinary dulcimer like a McSppaden can be played in either DAd or DAA without any issues,..."

@wally-venable • one week ago • comments: 0

Is attending an Event:
2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV)

@wally-venable • one week ago • comments: 0

Created a new Event:
2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival -(WV)

@wally-venable • one week ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Gardner Winter Music Festival:

"2025 Gardner Winter Music Festival Traditional Appalachian acoustic music February 21st and 22nd South Middle School in Morgantown, West Virginia..."

@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY):

"Ken, I've enjoyed getting to pop into Hindman virtually and will enjoy doing so again. I greatly appreciate the fest being offered online! "

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY):

"Robin, you will be able to attend online if you can't be there in person. Plus you'll be able to check in to the parts of the schedule which interest you and..."

@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY):

"Oh, I wish I could go to the Homecoming! I know it will be a good gathering! "

@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 3
Liked an events item created by @ken-longfield: Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)

@nate • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":

"rdpugh: The dulcimer I currently have is one I purchased back in the mid-1990s before we even had internet at my house. I walked into our local music store..."

@rdpugh • one week ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Looking to buy a new dulcimer":

"The dulcimer I currently have is one I purchased back in the mid-1990s before we even had internet at my house. I walked into our local music store that..."

@ncstrongman • one week ago

@ncstrongman is now following @forums

@robert-schuler • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Silicone Free Furniture Polish ":

"Tung oil works well when applied really thin on fingerboards. I go to great pains to keep all things silicone away from my work benches. If in doubt rub any..."

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 3

Updated an Event:
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 3

Created a new Event:
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)

@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 169
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:

"You are most welcome, Lisa! Keep on keepin' on!"

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