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Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"I have trouble answering Ken's initial question, though my guess is that nearly everyone contributing to this discussion is interested in the history of the..."
Wally Venable
@wally-venable • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"On the membership application: "I first saw/heard a mountain dulcimer: ______ " Would you expect an adult to remember when they first saw a keyboard, violin,..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"What a history lesson in itself Richard. I was also introduced to the dulcimer at Disney Village a few years prior. I was tempted with the kit he had for..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @daveinnj:
"Welcome to FOTMD, DaveinNJ. Are you sure you don't want to keep it and learn to play it? Just kidding. I hope you find a new home for your dulcimer. Follow..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lilypaths:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Lilypaths. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions. We are happy to share our..."
Dan
@dan • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Dulcimer History and Tradition
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"Ken Longfield: ....So, I'll ask two questions. Is there any interest within the mountain dulcimer community in learning the history and traditions of the..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"Both #4 and $9. The similarity of the Jews harp is amazing in pic 9. Interestingly, it refers to a Swedish Jews harp. I'm curious about the position of the..."
Jennifer Wren
@jennifer-wren • 4 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @robin-thompson: Mourning Doves
Jennifer Wren
@jennifer-wren • 4 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Wayfarin' Stranger:
"Very enjoyable John!"
Jennifer Wren
@jennifer-wren • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":
"That's really lovely!"
Jennifer Wren
@jennifer-wren • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Play Music on the Porch Day 2026
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"I just read this paper the yesterday. Shopdad, you might be interested in photo #4 in the paper. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Shopdad
@shopdad • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"Wow! Ken, loads of info in your past. I hope it's all on record to pass on.  Nate, I believe that is one of the first questions I get too. "From where did it..."
Nate
@nate • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"I find that a lot of people, especially younger people, are not aware of the dulcimer existing. For many, the idea of an "old time" instrument is..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"As far as instrument history goes I have read books on guitar, banjo, autoharp, hammered dulcimer, and ukulele history. I've read books about C.F. Martin..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"Very interesting viewpoint Wally, I agree, I play guitar, well, still in the working mode instead of play. I have never considered digging into the history..."
Wally Venable
@wally-venable • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"I suspect that we spend more time on “history” than the players of most other instruments. How much time do modern guitars players spend on Les Paul or C.F...."
StudentofRhythm
@studentofrhythm • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Slovak folk songs for DAD Dulcimer
StudentofRhythm
@studentofrhythm • 4 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer
StudentofRhythm
@studentofrhythm • 4 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Rättvik after Gans Erik
StudentofRhythm
@studentofrhythm • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Solid body electric dulcimer":
"Butch, this is all lovely!  Thank you, this will continue to give me more ideas. I see you guys are on bandcamp -- I've heard a bit of Rockwell and Bohlman..."
StudentofRhythm
@studentofrhythm • 4 weeks ago • comments: 1
Posted new YouTube video(s):
God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son
Shopdad
@shopdad • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"Thankyou Robin. I will mark that date on my calendar. This may be one of those connection sites that Ken was speaking of. Any effort to keep the Dulcimer..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"@shopdad, the last Saturday in March is International Appalachian Dulcimer Day.  Folks are encouraged to post recordings, videos, or just share in a message..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @allthumbs36:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Allthumbs36. It's good to have you aboard. We are a friendly and knowledgeable group of mountain dulcimers who enjoy sharing our mountain..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @allthumbs36:
"Welcome Allthumbs36 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is an active forum with wide range of skill levels and knowledge levels...."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"I would like to hear (see) some other stories or examples of FOTMD group to post what else is being done to promote and encourage the dulcimer "
Shopdad
@shopdad • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"I believe the tradition will continue as long as there are folks like you guys keeping us "newbees" educated.  I belong to an airboat club here is central..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"Great questions to consider. I think it is safe to say that all of us on this forum really like the mountain dulcimer. But do we like it enough to do what we..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 4 weeks ago • comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
"We should probably be doing this on one of the Forum pages rather than on both of your home pages. But, I agree with John. It looks like there were other..."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "HELP Chord F":
"You got it, Jon!  Yes, 1+, 1+, 4 is an F chord.  (You can also do a partial F or F minor by playing 1+, 1+, 1+.) The notes of an F chord are F, A, and C...."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "HELP Chord F":
"Okay, looks like I need some help with my chords. I'm not getting this one. I'm not finding it in any of my chord books or on any of my chord information..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
"Now that I see these photos, I'm sure those 3 machine pegs could be removed and 3 Wittner pegs substituted for them.  A good local guitar (or fiddle)..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @n-stromberg:
"Glad you joined N Stromberg. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place with a lot of information and some of the greatest folks in..."
 
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