"I use three different types of pickups for various purposes. My primary Mountain Dulcimer has a passive piezio pickup with a 1/4" jack out from the end pin. If I play with it on our taxi amp, my wife usually needs the instrument pickup…"
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David S. Sharp
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David S. Sharp replied to steve wiese's discussion 'what to use for the nutt and bridge' in the group Dulcimer Making"Years ago I had a serious reaction in my wood carving studio with ebony. I had been carving it and had worked it with a rasp. I rubbed dust out of my face and suddenly had quite a lot of trouble breathing. I called poisen control in my area and they…"
David S. Sharp replied to steve wiese's discussion 'what to use for the nutt and bridge' in the group Dulcimer Making"I have a friend that likes fossilized ivory. I've seen bone and ebony along with other hard woods. Violins use a suger maple cut with a scroll saw, so I imagine it would work for other instruments. Buffalo horn I've seen used as well, not…"
David S. Sharp's Groups
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Rocky Mountain Dulcimers
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Traditional Irish music …
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Song Writers/Tune smithi…
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Dulcimer Making
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Dulcimer Ancestors
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David S. Sharp's Discussions
Dusted off my tenor banjo for the Irish Pub gig
I got out my old 1921 Slingerland Tenor Banjo practiced up during the week prior to gig at the Irish Pub I've worked at. I normally take the Mountain Dulcimer, Flute, Whistles, Recorders, Cittern and…Continue
Started Nov 18, 2011
Unicorn Limberjack
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I took a horse pattern and…Continue
Tags: horse, unicorn, limberjack
Started this discussion. Last reply by David S. Sharp Nov 18, 2011.
making Shakuhachi
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I've been making Shakuhachi for several years now and have reached a point where I think they are sounding good and have a nice appearance. Lately I've added more wood burning decoration with wood…Continue
Tags: making, instrument, shakuhachi
Started this discussion. Last reply by David S. Sharp Mar 7.
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Profile Information
- A little bit about my interests in music and mountain dulcimers:
- I have played the Mountain Dulcimer since 1985, and in the last 25 years have played professionally with an interest in Old Time, Celtic and World traditional music. I compose and play a number of other instruments as well.
- My website:
- http://www.idlewildrecordings.com
- How I found Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer
- web search
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Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 11:27pm on November 18, 2011,
Beth Hansen-Buth said…
I'm having a lovely evening on FOTMD listen to your music in the Pop-out player. This is now my most favorite place on the web I think! I love your music, it's a real inspiration as I've only been playing my dulcimer for 6 months. See you around the site!
- At 9:58pm on January 6, 2011,
Kerry Coates said… - Yes, David! I remember you! I am so glad you are still enjoying your dulcimer! Just keep an eye on my website over the next couple years......although I doubt I will start building again unless I can find a finish I am not sensitive to. I was getting sick but only when I worked on dulcimers. Figured it out that I was having reactions to the finishes. But I also had too much on my plate -- working and building dulcimers and trying to keep up with the house and the computer business -- too much. GREAT to hear from you again!
- At 3:32pm on August 17, 2010,
John Tipton said… - actually, I had no idea what that double flute was called! I found it in a antique store and have never had much luck in figuring out how to play it. Nice to know what it's called, Thanks! Now I can do some research on it.
- At 12:46pm on August 17, 2010, John Tipton said…
- great music! great recording job. I like your solo flute music too (I followed the link to your site). I play Bamboo flute as well...but not THIS good
- At 8:20pm on July 17, 2010,
Scotty Lee Shuffield said… - Welcome aboard FOTMD...should be interesting having you around...that translates to: "get ready to learn a thing or two, folks..." Glad to have you!
Scooter
- At 1:35pm on July 17, 2010,
Strumelia said… - David i would love to see photos of your epinette and your scheitholt. I have an epinette on order but it's taking a while....I've waited over a year already but I still have high hopes.
Yes I went from fine art (book illustration, painting, sculpture) slowly transitioned to music over the years. And now for a living my husband and I do mostly patent illustration, our business is over 20 yrs old now and it did make the transition from ink on bristol board to computer- whew that was a big jump for sure. With technical art, the income sure is steadier than fine art.
I am lucky to be able to pursue music as my happy pastime- I think it would be hard to make a living with music, just as with fine art. (unless you have a fulltime teaching position).
Anyway, i'd love to see your other instrument pictures....!
- At 8:51pm on July 16, 2010, Strumelia said…
- Hi David, thanks for your comments....I'm impressed! My 'day job' is as a technical illustrator, and I used to paint and sculpt as well, so we have that in common.
the slender dulcimer in your photo of your group intrigues me- what kind of dulcimer is it?
- At 12:13pm on July 16, 2010,
Sue Simms said… - This is a Fantastic S ite David and Great people
- At 8:29pm on July 15, 2010,
Bill Lewis said… - Welcome to FOTMD David.
- At 6:08pm on July 15, 2010, Sue Simms said…
- Liza Jane is a fun upbeat song
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Festivals/Events
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2012 Spring Mountain Dulcimer Festival -(VA)
May 18, 2012 at 12pm to May 20, 2012 at 11:30am – Shenandoah University
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14th Annual Dulcimer Day Picnic -(TN)
May 20, 2012 from 12pm to 5pm – The Buchanan Log House
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Ferrum College's Crooked Road Dulcimer Festival -(VA)
May 24, 2012 at 4:30pm to May 27, 2012 at 1pm – Ferrum College
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Folk College 2012 -(PA)
May 25, 2012 at 10am to May 27, 2012 at 5pm – Juniata College campus
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Pattyfest -(WV)
June 2, 2012 all day – Camp Muffly 4H Camp
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DULCIMERVILLE 2012 -(NC)
June 4, 2012 at 3pm to June 9, 2012 at 1pm – Blue Ridge Assembly
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Kaufman JamFest -(TX)
June 9, 2012 from 6pm to 8:30pm – Jackson Street BBQ
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