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@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":
"Kinda' related to the 6 1/2.... Pulled out what I think is an old Hughes kit dulcimer...it doesn't have a 6 1/2, but it DOES have a 3 1/2..Why?
Any..."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"..."
@ccpastork
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"John Pettreemusic:
Great job! I assume you got the case too. Easily worth twice what you paid. Seems to be in fine shape as well.
Just about everything that..."
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Y Pibydd Du/The Black Piper
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Y Pibydd Du/The Black Piper
@ccpastork
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Thank you Ken for the information. I will report back here with updates as we make progress."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @marla-weezer:
Posted a new Comment on @marla-weezer:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Marla. It's good to have you aboard. Listen to the audio tracks here and watch the videos. That should help your exposure to mountain..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"There's really no need to post the VSL as you have learned from the builder what was on it to begin with. I would go with that. The configuration the builder..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 months ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):
"What a lovely way to honor your beloved friend, Beth. "
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Brink of the White Rock (trad. Ireland):
Posted a new Comment on The Brink of the White Rock (trad. Ireland):
"Love that! There's a great book called "The Islandman" that talks about life on the islands before the people re-settled on the mainland.Perhaps you've read..."
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Farewell to Tarwahie
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Farewell to Tarwahie
@dulcidom
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Y Pibydd Du/The Black Piper
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Y Pibydd Du/The Black Piper
@dulcidom
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Alaw Elin - Elin's Song
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Alaw Elin - Elin's Song
@dulcidom
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Regarding your possum board. Some members have used a piece of 3/4" shelf board cut to width and length. I have always preferred to use 1/4" solid wood,..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @marla-weezer:
Posted a new Comment on @marla-weezer:
"Welcome Marla Weezer to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Look around....there is a lot of information here. Let us know if you have..."
@jet3rry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Chord Practice:
Posted a new Comment on Chord Practice:
"Thank you, @Dusty, that helps! My dulcimer’s VSL is 25”, so not extra-long.
It’s reassuring to know that my fingers will likely stretch as I continue..."
@ccpastork
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
"Ken Longfield:
Welcome to FOTMD, Ccpastork. Could you be a pastor? The youth in our church's youth group always called me Pastor K. Well, it's good to have..."
@ccpastork
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
"Richard Streib:
Welcome Ccpastork to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. That is a nice looking dulcimer. It appears to be in fine shape. You..."
@ccpastork
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Thank you to each of you that replied.
Thank you for the information on tuning to DAA or CGG.
I checked my guitar cleaning stuff and I’ll have to pass on..."
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Chord Practice:
Posted a new Comment on Chord Practice:
"@Jet3rry, the first thing to know is that over time the muscles in your fingers will stretch, so that chords that seem impossible now will slowly get more..."
@cindy-stammich
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days:
Posted a new Comment on Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days:
"I could listen to this all day long!
Simply beautiful!"
@cindy-stammich
• 2 months ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @beth-t:
Posted a new Comment on @beth-t:
"Beth, after reading about your interest in the mountain dulcimer and your dulcimer acquisition disorder - I just have one question for you -
How many..."
@cindy-stammich
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin - Elin's Song:
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin - Elin's Song:
"This is such a pretty tune and I sure hope your friend enjoys it. What a sweet friend you are! I didn’t know you could do cool stuff like a duet with..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"I am not familiar with Ellen Yeoman or the Mixolydian Musical Woodworks. That probably because I live on the opposite side of the country. It looks to be a..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Ccpastork. Could you be a pastor? The youth in our church's youth group always called me Pastor K. Well, it's good to have you aboard. I..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Looks like a nice purchase!
You should keep in mind that your 1970s dulcimer is diatonically fretted. Many modern dulcimers have an 'extra' fret or two......"
@robin-thompson
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ccpastork: Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ccpastork: Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
"Welcome Ccpastork to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. That is a nice looking dulcimer. It appears to be in fine shape. You got it at a good..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Congrats on your new to you dulcimer. It is interesting to note that it has feet on the back. That was somewhat standard in Appalachia long ago. Many people..."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Great job! I assume you got the case too. Easily worth twice what you paid. Seems to be in fine shape as well.
Just about everything that goes out my door is..."
@nate
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days
@ccpastork
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
Created a new forum topic "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"On Monday I purchased a mountain dulcimer at a local antique store. I was able to find a little information on the make and model, but I was hoping to find..."
@wally-venable
• 2 months ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming:
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming:
"These has been heavy flooding in parts of KY, VA, NC, and WV.
In the past, Hindman has been hit very hard on multiple occasions.
I pulled the following..."