Timeline Entry
@alex-lubet
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Thanks again, Nate. The tunes I've posted actually use pretty standard tunings, DAc and DAD with a first fret capo. I'll be sending some others with more..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
"Welcome to FOTMD Paderau. It's good to have you aboard. Let us know if we can help you any way as you continue on your dulcimer journey. I look forward to..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @darksoulblueeye:
Posted a new Comment on @darksoulblueeye:
"Welcome to FOTMD DarkSoulBlueEye. The folks here are ready to help you along as you begin your dulcimer journey. Let us know if you have any questions. I..."
@pux0r3
• one week ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
"I probably should circle back around. I did get a dulcimette from Ron Ewing, and absolutely love it.
I got it with all doubled courses, which has made it my..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @dulcifiddler:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcifiddler:
"No, I'm not anywhere near Tulsa. I live in central Pennsylvania. I've been the Woody Guthrie Center a couple of times though.
Ken
The dulcimer sings a sweet..."
@dulcifiddler
• one week ago
• comments: 345
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you, Richard. I'm learning more every day! Glad to be here."
@dulcifiddler
• one week ago
• comments: 509
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you, Ken. Are you in the Tulsa area? I noticed the reference to the Woody Guthrie gig. "
@robin-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
"The community work being done in Hindman is treasure! I'm happy for all the folks who have worked toward this day and, of course, Mike Slone came to mind...."
@dulcifiddler
• one week ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
"The bass strings really add depth! Nicely done! "
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
"Thanks for posting this, Robin.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@robin-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
@dulcifiddler
• one week ago
• comments: 587
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you Ben, for the welcome! "
@nate
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Very true Alex!
I find that many combinations of root notes tend to just make things more confusing, which is a fun opportunity to find something new.
Most..."
@nate
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
@dan
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
"What a wonderful time to celebrate the long (and bumpy) history of a truly magical place! The music and speeches were inspiring. I wish I could have been..."
@alex-lubet
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Thanks again, Nate. I have three dulcimers, one of which cost me $20, is on loan, and I may never see again. I keep three strings on one, four on the..."
@nate
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Personally, i have a massive pile of strings and quite a few dulcimers(8 at the moment), so I often experiment with different string gauge combinations, each..."
@alex-lubet
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Thanks, Nate. With only one exception, all the tunings I've used go low to high, which would eliminate some of those possibilities. The only exception was..."
@nate
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"If each string can be tuned down 3 steps or up 2 steps, that is 6 possible notes per string, which I think amounts to 1200 possible combinations on a 4..."
@homer-ross
• one week ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @daniel-crommie: Sweetheart Waltz
Liked a music item created by @daniel-crommie: Sweetheart Waltz
@homer-ross
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
@robin-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Created a new Group discussion "Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication ":
Created a new Group discussion "Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication ":
@davisjames
• one week ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Sweetheart Waltz:
Posted a new Comment on Sweetheart Waltz:
"Love this composition.Delving into the archives is always a treat,you never know what you're going to discover."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ryan-carey:
Posted a new Comment on @ryan-carey:
"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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @wayneh:
Posted a new Comment on @wayneh:
"Hi Wayne, 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: 4
Posted a new Comment on @dulcifiddler:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcifiddler:
"Hi Dulci, 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 @cassandra-sciortino:
Posted a new Comment on @cassandra-sciortino:
"Hi Cassandra, 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 @octoberhousedulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on @octoberhousedulcimer:
"Hi October, 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..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @octoberhousedulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on @octoberhousedulcimer:
"Welcome to FOTMD, OctoberHouseDulci. It's good to have you aboard. Since you like listening to other people play be sure to check out the audio and video..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @octoberhousedulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on @octoberhousedulcimer:
"Welcome Octoberhousedulcimer to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the dulcimer. Be sure to ask if you have..."
@alex-lubet
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"I had to look up Galax tuning. I use all-unison tuning sometimes on both 3 and 4 strings and it's indeed powerful.
I spend a lot of time exploring..."
@john-petry
• one week ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @forums:
Posted a new Comment on @forums:
"Pink who??? [ha]..I was more of a Merle Haggard guy back then..."
@davisjames
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Hi Alex.I suspect that going from Galax tuning to D a dd might be inspirational just as doing the reverse was for me.They both have their capabilities and..."