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@paderau • 2 weeks ago • comments: 7
Created a new Group discussion "May vs Mcspadden":

"Not sure if this is the right group to ask this… but… why would I choose a Warren May dulcimer over a McSpadden? Why would I choose a McSpadden over a Warren..."
Beginner players

@pclars • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"That's where I got my pipes. They're good quality and have good tone. I definitely recommend the vendor"

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "equal intonation versus just intonation":

"Here is a photo of fret placements for different intonations on a mountain dulcimer fretboard. It is from Bobby Ratliff over at TTMD. Ken "The dulcimer sings..."

@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 10
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/uploaded_audio/1317/after-the-flood

@john-petry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

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@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "equal intonation versus just intonation":

"Yes. Happy Halloween Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@lilley-pad • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "equal intonation versus just intonation":

"Hi kids, sorry to bother everybody. I'm still working on my education here. My question this time is it has to do with equal intonation versus just..."

@betty-bj-jordan • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "TK O'Brien Walnut Creek Dulcimers":

"They are a good buy and the sound is good. My friend has two and they are both good sounding dulcimers. I use to help out in a Dulcimer shop and that sold..."

@betty-bj-jordan • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Maggie Darling[tearjerker on the teardrop].:

"I really enjoyed your playing and singing . Well done!"

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on "LA LAVANDERA" on Dulcimer:

"This is a great beginner's tune for those learning drone playing in DAd tuning. Sweeet!"

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "THE CUCKOOS WELCOME"

@david-bennett • 2 weeks ago • comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November:

"Bump Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November..."

@pclars • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"It goes by various names "tambourin a cordes" (drum w cords) is a common one. It is traditional to southern France (Occitania), and the northern regions of..."

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"@Pclars , that's the instrument i was trying to find info about! What is it is that box instrument's name please, and is it traditional just to France? Do..."

@pclars • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

":Here are a couple of examples"

@john-petry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"picture or link to said string drum please....Only thing I'm finding is 3 hole pipe [interesting!] and ordinary looking round drums... Can't seem to find the..."

@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on A Skift of Snow:

"Hey, @phil-myers, thanks so much for listening and for the kind comment!"

@phil-myers • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: A Skift of Snow

@phil-myers • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on A Skift of Snow:

"Very nice, Robin! Flows along nice and peacefully."

@homer-ross • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: A Skift of Snow

@pclars • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"I am probably the only one with that idea. It comes from the fact I also play the 3-hole pipe, for which a string drum is used in southern France and the..."

@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Created a new Audio File:
A Skift of Snow

@homer-ross • 2 weeks ago • comments: 26
Posted a new Comment on In the Shaking Mist:

"My bad it does have a shaker vibe. Gourd has an outstanding Celtic series also featuring William Coulter and Barry Phillips. "

@john-petry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"I know folks play fiddle sticks....but I haven't seen hitting the strings on the dulcimer with them.... Maybe I'm too sheltered....?"

@rob-williams • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "TK O'Brien Walnut Creek Dulcimers":

"I'm sorry but I didn't notice this short posting/query until today. My wife has a TK O'Brien Walnut Creek dulcimer she bought maybe 8 or 10 years ago. It..."

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"John, are you asking about using fiddlesticks method on the mtn dulcimer?"

@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @jim-dickens: Peter’s song

@dusty • 2 weeks ago • comments: 26
Posted a new Comment on In the Shaking Mist:

"Thanks, for listening, @Homer-Ross. As I mention, it is not really a Shaker tune, but something I made up after listening to a 3-CD collection of Shaker tunes."

@homer-ross • 2 weeks ago • comments: 26
Posted a new Comment on In the Shaking Mist:

"Outstanding. Really enjoyed listening to this Shaker tune."

@john-petry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"Any chance there is a video of the method being used?....Sounds interesting!"

@davidcw • 2 weeks ago

@davidcw is now following @dusty

@dusty • 2 weeks ago • comments: 26
Posted a new Comment on In the Shaking Mist:

"Thank you so much, @Robin-Thompson. I appreciate your listening to this old tune."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on MD as string percussion:

"There is a tradition of hitting the strings with a thin stick while someone plays noter style. I've never played that way. On the other hand, when our..."

@old-dawg • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Listing A Dulcimer For Sale":

"Thank you!"

@pclars • 2 weeks ago • comments: 17
Created a new Group discussion "MD as string percussion":

"I joined FOMD because I saw a page somewhere on this webpage on the Occitan, Iberian tradition of a dulcimer shaped instrument used as a string drum along..."
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