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Post by Dick Glasgow on Aug 13, 2008 12:42:26 GMT 1
Hello Clanross & welcome to the Dulcimer Player's Forum.
We are all delighted that you are now a member and we look forward to your contributions to the discussions here.
Please tell us a little bit about yourself, your music & your Dulcimers.
Then, why not hop over to our Where are you? poll and click on your own area!
Cheers
'Ptarmigan'
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clanross
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Post by clanross on Aug 13, 2008 14:49:48 GMT 1
Hello,
I'm a total novice (on any instrument) and I heard the HD for the first time last January in the US. I found myself appreciating music I never imagined I would enjoy. The sincere way the HD presents Celtic, Traditional American and old favourite hymns displays the wide range that can be accomplished with real style. Being half Scottish I have always appreciated the pipes. Convincing my wife I should buy a HD was no contest when given the pipes as an alternative!!
I take delivery, after months of research, of my HD in September in the USA. It is a 16/15 made by Cara Lindsey of David's Dulcimers USA. Cara is a very accomplished player, neice of Russell Cook (Masterworks) and daughter of David Lindsey (Davids Dulcimer's, who's sound I like), she has great mentors! The HD has a figured mahogany soundboard and cocobolo end rails. It looks terrific! Now I simply need to learn how to bring it to life!
I will be back from the US mid October, and was considering booking a place at Launde. Is that appropriate for someone with no ability to play, but a passionate desire to learn? I don't want to lurk about on the fringe like a complete dweeb! I'd appreciate an honest response?
Glad to know you,
clanross
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eddytmsg
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Post by eddytmsg on Aug 16, 2008 2:33:01 GMT 1
Hey Clanross! Welcome to the dulcimer! Now you can buy and/or make, all sorts of hammers to figure out what wood and/or wood combination sounds best for each piece of music ;-). Though I can't help you with your question about Launde I think you've made a good decision in picking a dulcimer from David's Dulcimers, especially for a first instrument. I am currently trying to decide between one of his chromatic spinets, or the Bill Spence Edition with chromatic option. My quandary is the big sound of a floating sound board and is that what I want. I feel that the sound and quality of these instruments is outstanding. Anyway, welcome to the dulcimer. You may also want to check out the discussion section of the Everything Dulcimer website, www.everythingdulcimer.com/discuss. These folks are very friendly and willing to aid a novice. Regards, Ed |
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Post by Dick Glasgow on Aug 16, 2008 14:09:50 GMT 1
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eddytmsg
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Post by eddytmsg on Aug 16, 2008 21:11:22 GMT 1
Hmmmmmm, that was a link copied directly from my address bar... AHA! Probably due to the fact that I automatically log-in when I visit. sorry 'bout that. ed |
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clanross
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Post by clanross on Aug 19, 2008 12:33:12 GMT 1
Thanks Ed for your comments, especially about the sound produced by Davids Dulcimers. It's comforting to know you think I made the right choice.
Visited Everything Dulcimer. It's a great site. Thanks.
Clanross
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