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I played Bluegrass music as a child/young adult. Playing the guitar hurt my fingers so much I gave up playing. I’m over 60 now so it might be a little late to learn a new instrument but I hope that using a noter will allow me to play without pain.
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@traildad
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Action is too low":
Posted a response to "Action is too low":
"It’s a new dulcimer so I won’t try any self help first. I will sight down the fretboard though. I’ve noticed several times that it is tuned sharp when I..."
@traildad
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Action is too low":
Created a new forum topic "Action is too low":
"I noticed a buzz on the bass string fretting at the 9th fret a while back. Now the bass string has a buzz unfretted. I got a dime and a nickel and checked..."
@traildad
• yesterday
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"I found a list of dulcimer makers and sent them all an email asking if they can make a dulcimer with a taller fretboard and just intonation. McSpadden said..."
@traildad
• 3 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"@Robin-Thompson Thanks. "
@traildad
• 3 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"@Strumelia I agree. I'm managing ok with my standard dulcimer. I figure if I end up ordering a just intonation dulcimer, I might as well get it with a..."
@traildad
• 3 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"I asked mcspadden if they can make one and they said the fretboard would be one inch tall. "
@traildad
• 3 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"@Robin-Thompson I suppose I could hold my noter with thumb on top and measure how high it is. How tall is your fretboard? "
@traildad
• 3 days ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"Are the taller fretboards on noter drone dulcimers a standard height? I’m not sure how tall it needs to be. "
@traildad
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
"Ok I went ahead and put the string on. You are right the tuner shows no difference when fretting the strings. I can feel a noticeable difference when putting..."
@traildad
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
"Strumelia:
traildad: Wouldn’t one be sharp as it is stretched more? You tune it so it's not sharp. You tune all your open strings to be in tune. How does..."
@traildad
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
"Wouldn’t one be sharp as it is stretched more?"
@traildad
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
"Won’t the two strings sound different as one is stretched more that the other? I assume it’s important to have the action the same, especially for two..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
Posted a response to "Bridge and Nut fix question":
"The v is the new one. I expected to leave it with him but he whipped out the saw and worked on it then. I was surprised but gave him the benefit of the..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"I started learning my first DAaa tune. Buffalo Gals. I like the way the notes slide into each other in this song. My new dulcimer sounds really nice in DAaa..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"I’ve listened to Robin Clark’s video but I’d like to here the same song played on each dulcimer. "
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"@Kevin-R I hope someday I will get a chance to hear the differences in person. How do you like the fretboard width string arrangement? "
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
"Well I got an answer of sorts from the the guy that made the dulcimer.
He said:“I need to revisit the spec list for the dulcimers - I got those years ago..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Bridge and Nut fix question":
Created a new forum topic "Bridge and Nut fix question":
"The dulcimer I borrowed from my sister is a kit that was assembled by an old boyfriend and the job was imperfect. The groove for the inner melody string was..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"Ok, good to know he’s not taking orders now. With the different setup for fretboard and string placement it would be something I would have to try before I..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"Strumelia made a reference to Bobby Ratliff on my audio clip of Wildwood Flower. I googled him and found he sells dulcimers with intonation options. At least..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"Skip: You're describing a specific design that interests you [and, maybe a few others] . You could probably special order what you describe from a..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"Strumelia:
You are describing a custom dulcimer. Not one that is super unusual, but you need a builder who is happy to put it together for you. It won't..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"@Strumelia What you’ve said sounds reasonable. As I looked to order my first dulcimer everything I found was a modern dulcimer designed with chording in..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"Banjostray: There are good people here to advise you such as Strumelia & Robin Clark. Meanwhile you might look at..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"Robin Thompson:
Ken, just tossing in my little bit here. One can slice and dice matters regarding fret spacing very finely. And if your ear is drawn to..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers:
"@Ken-Hulme I’m a little confused. Maybe I chose my words poorly. I’m not looking for a strictly traditional dulcimer. I’m aware they are available as an..."
@traildad
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 39
Created a new Group discussion "Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers":
Created a new Group discussion "Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers":
@traildad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
"As for why I was measuring my brand new dulcimer... It was a noob misunderstanding. When I read the height specification I was thinking it meant not counting..."
@traildad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "I’ve got my new dulcimer ":
Created a new forum topic "I’ve got my new dulcimer ":
"I went and picked up my new Black Mountain Instruments Jumbo 81D with case. It is a beautiful dulcimer and looks to be well made. I was surprised to noticed..."
@traildad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
"Nathina:
Are those screws or lynch pins on the end? Not screws."
@traildad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
"Nathina:
With the brightness mentioned and the measurements, I wonder if I guess it was a Roosebeck if I would be right? Not unless he put his sticker..."
@traildad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
"I have emailed the maker/seller. I’m asking here if it’s common for measurements of a dulcimer to not be precise. As I posted below the height is listed as..."
@traildad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
"@Nathina But what does it say the specifications are on the web site? If you order a 29” VSL does it measure 29 or 281/4? I understand different instruments..."
@traildad
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Dimensions ":
"29.25″ Scale, 36″ length, 3.13″ deep, 8″ wide"
Latest Group Discussions
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Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers
Sometimes it seems as though all dulcimers made today are designed for...
@traildad 2 weeks ago - Comments: 39
Homemade Noter
I received some 3/4 Purple Heart dowel I want to experiment with for...
@traildad 4 weeks ago - Comments: 4
String gauge
I have read in different posts that string gauge is important and the...
@traildad 2 months ago - Comments: 17
A couple love songs?
I’m glad I saw this group mentioned in another post. I’m about to learn...
@traildad 2 months ago - Comments: 7
What key am I playing in?
I learning Old Joe Clark noter drone style. My dad asked me what key I...
@traildad 2 months ago - Comments: 7
Using TEFpad app to help learn new songs
I wasn’t sure if I should post this here or in the technology group. I...
@traildad 3 months ago - Comments: 3
Does anyone use tabledit/TEFpad
I searched for posts on tabledit and all that I looked at had no...
@traildad 3 months ago - Comments: 6
Choosing a dulcimer
I’m looking for a quality mid-range beginner dulcimer. I’m currently...
@traildad 3 months ago - Comments: 18
Comments
10/19/20 02:51:28AM @traildad:
Thanks for the friendly welcome. I’m just finding this section but I’m sure I’ll figure things out eventually. :-)
08/22/20 08:30:18PM @ken-longfield:
Welcome to FOTMD Traildad. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
08/22/20 03:56:38PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi Dad, 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, and to meet some good people.
Ben
08/22/20 03:20:36PM @richard-streib:
Welcome Traildad to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful place to learn and to meet many new dulcimer friends. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey. Ask your questions. We are here to help.
