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@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Old dulcimers that want to party ":

"My oldest dulcimer is from 1931. It doesn't party. I don't take it out on camping trips or to parties. I do take it to mountain dulcimer events and allow..."

@notsothoreau • one week ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Old dulcimers that want to party ":

"I don't know a good way to find out about this. I have a 1976 McSpadden kit dulcimer. The guy I got it from was happy because he knew I'd play it. I swear..."

@jill-geary • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Want to buy Warren A. May dulcimer":

"P.S. I'm in NY through August (2025) then driving back to San Diego"

@strumelia • one week ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @alex-lubet: A Farewell

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"Good to know, thanks so much. I think much of what I do is grounded in being entirely self taught (on dulcimer), at some distance from the mainstream..."

@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"I'm glad I asked and appreciate your response lots! A fan of drones here! Though Jean learned on a 3-string dulcimer, for her second instructional..."

@jill-geary • one week ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Want to buy Warren A. May dulcimer":

"Hello friends, Looking to buy a pre-owned/pre-loved Warren May dulcimer. I'm traveling on my boat all summer, every summer, and don't want to bring my..."

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"I usually play with four equidistant strings these days and use many different tunings. But I really enjoy tuning three or even all four strings to low D...."

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"I would say Jean Ritchie. It's more obvious in other pieces. But I would say it's really the drone and not the noter that has been the influence, as I..."

@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"Very nice of you to listen to my music! Ah, it's curious noter-drone style has been an influence on what you do! I'm wondering whether a particular..."

@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Youghal Harbour:

"Youghal Harbour reminds me so much of another Irish tune,,"The Blackbird".A melody I could never master."

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "tambourin à cordes":

"Hi All, A medieval instrument that looks a lot like a dulcimer but serves a very different role as accompaniment only to melodic instruments, sort of like a..."

@davisjames • one week ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Flow Gently Sweet Afton:

"Hi Jim.It's great to hear this song again.In the 50's we learned it in school.Education in English Canada was quite Victorian then.We were taught how to..."

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"I enjoy your work, too. I really appreciate the noter-drone style. It's been an influence. Best,"

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"That's so kind of you to say. I really appreciate it. I also appreciate the great contributions you make to this community. This is not just a great place..."

@david-bennett • one week ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Caney Fork:

"Very nice!"

@shopdad • one week ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @worthywords:

"Hello Worthywords, I am new to the group as well. I saw the post about ancestors and thought I would share our journey. My daughter was out of work for a..."

@shopdad • one week ago • comments: 513
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Thanks Ken, It has been a fun journey and I learned so much. The strum stick is a good place to begin as it is an easier build than the next one. It's..."

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:

"Your strum stick looks very nice. You did a fine job on the tail piece. Your rebec restoration is going to be a piece of cake. Ken "The dulcimer sings a..."

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":

"Way to go! That will be a great help with your restoration. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@shopdad • one week ago • comments: 513
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Thanks, Ken. check out my post on Ben's comment. I think I will enjoy this group. I don't know anyone around here that plays the dulcimer. I'm new at it and..."

@shopdad • one week ago • comments: 592
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

"Thanks Ben. I love what I'm learning on the dulcimer. Trying new techniques is challenging at times but always pays. I enjoy making things in my shop (thus..."

@xliv • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":

"http://jugtones.com/images/blog/12.Vintage%20Plans/1955%20Rebec%20Fiddle.pdf I found it. Original plans from 1955 magazine. 44"

@robin-thompson • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A Farewell":

"Oh, so uncommonly good, Alex! I've ordered a couple of your cds and look forward to hearing them! "

@phil-myers • one week ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Home On the Range:

"Thanks Cindy!"

@joe • one week ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @aditi70:

"Welcome Aditi. You've found a great place to hang out, learn, and as questions about mountain dulcimers, songs, festivals and such!"

@alex-lubet • one week ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "A Farewell":

"Hi All, I hope everyone is well and enjoying life. This is, A Farewell , a song I composed for my friend and colleague, mezzo soprano Victoria Vargas. The..."

@kathreen-miller • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Translating chords from one key to another":

"This is brilliant, Dusty! Thanks ever so much. Kathreen"

@ken-longfield • one week ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:

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

@xliv • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rebec":

"Very nice article, thanks for posting. 44"

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @vicrich55:

"Hi Vicirch, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • one week ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @aditi70:

"Hi Aditi, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ron-or:

"Hi Ron, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @actionsub:

"Hi Actionsub, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @stlhook:

"Hi StlHook, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."

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