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Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Great advice from Dusty.   LilleyPad, you sound like you have a good plan of action now, and a good grasp of the concepts. Go forth and have fun!  "
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gail-nelson:
"Welcome Gail Nelson to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. I am so glad you joined. This is an active community with a lot of knowledge and expertise..."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"First thanks everybody for all the good information This is starting to sound a lot more easier and simpler. Number one: find somebody who knows what key..."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Lilley Pad: Just wanted to say good video Dusty  “Have Capo Will Travel” That you posted years ago I thought your fingers looked a little younger smile..."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Just wanted to say good video Dusty  “Have Capo Will Travel” That you posted years ago I thought your fingers looked a little younger smile  I'm a visual..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Well just like with a mandolin- on a dulcimer you can choose to play just melody notes, or you can play just chords, or you can play a combo of both..."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"I just read your post Wally that makes sense sounds easier I've only just sat in once to their meeting looks like they don't use any sheet music at all they..."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Howdy Strumelia. Oh yes very good point I definitely will ask them if I can join them with a different instrument. I did notice someone playing an electric..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Is the Uke jam playing mostly/always in the key of C?  That would be real useful to know. What key(s) are they typically playing in... can you ask someone?..."
Wally Venable
@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
">>> I think where I'm getting all messed up with this trying to blend in with the ukuleles is that they're chromatic and we're diatonic..... You are..."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"John, I think you really need to just start playing with people rather than trying to think too hard about this and just confusing yourself even more.  As..."
Skip
@skip • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Here's something that may work for you if you have  a 1+. [toothpick or paperclip can be used as  temp fret.] Tune to D-F#-A, [loosen the middle string]...."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Hey Dusty thanks for the info. I think where I'm getting all messed up with this trying to blend in with the ukuleles is that they're chromatic and we're..."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"John, that's a baritone tuning.  I string my baritone with a wound .036" on the bass, a wound .024 on the middle, and .014 on the melody.  You could probably..."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Well still playing around with this idea one more question: if I return the instrument to G-D-G what would some good strings size and I guess type to go..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 19
Liked a youtube item created by @linda-jo-brockinton: A Stoir mo Chori
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on A Stoir mo Chori:
"Many thanks to Linda Brockington for posting this.Lovely.I always look forward to browsing the archives.You never know what you'll find."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kramer:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Kramer. It's good to have you aboard. We have a few builders and repair folks here who should be able to help you. Post photos of the..."
Kittiwake1
@kittiwake1 • 2 months ago • comments: 612
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you, I look forward to learning more about the instrument and meeting wonderful people!"
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
" I just had a senior moment ,Oh thanks Wally also."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Ukulele WHAT":
"Hey Dusty thanks for all the good information I knew I was diving into deep water here  The ukulele kids get together every Wednesday at the senior center..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
"Hi Kitti, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @leclerc:
"Hi Leclerc, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jfox:
"Hi J. Fox, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @aknight53:
"Hi A. Knight, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @scottie:
"Hi Scottie, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @luthier:
"Hi Luthier, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @honey:
"Hi Honey, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Hi Brother Bob, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
"Hi Martha, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tim-wynn:
"Hi Tim, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @suky:
"Hi Suky, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @ryan-romansky:
"Hi Ryan, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jackbp:
"Hi Jack, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kramer:
"Hi Kramer, 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,..."
 
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