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John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
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ccpastork
@ccpastork • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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..."
Nate
@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Alaw Elin (Elin's song)
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Y Pibydd Du/The Black Piper
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 2 months ago
@ccpastork is now following @forums
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
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
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):
"What a lovely way to honor your beloved friend, Beth. "
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 2
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
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Farewell to Tarwahie
dulcidom
@dulcidom • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Y Pibydd Du/The Black Piper
dulcidom
@dulcidom • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Alaw Elin - Elin's Song
dulcidom
@dulcidom • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
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
@jet3rry • 2 months ago • comments: 13
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
@ccpastork • 2 months ago • comments: 6
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
@ccpastork • 2 months ago • comments: 6
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
@ccpastork • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 Turtle
@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 13
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
@cindy-stammich • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days:
"I could listen to this all day long! Simply beautiful!"
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich • 2 months ago • comments: 10
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
@cindy-stammich • 2 months ago • comments: 6
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
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 6
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
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ccpastork: Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 6
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
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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 Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 12
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..."
 
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