Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer!
Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer is the most extensive site for Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer players and builders on the internet. Welcome!
Join in Groups and Forum discussions that interest you, connect with new music friends. Share photos, music clips, and videos, explore resources for buying instruments, music, and learning materials. Ask your beginner player questions and learn to play your favorite tunes! All who love the Appalachian dulcimer are welcome here no matter what your style, skill level, or musical tastes. Become a member of Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer (FOTMD) community -it's friendly, and totally FREE!
After joining, please read the Site Rules before posting. You'll find your very own Member Profile Page by clicking on your name link at the top of any page.. and you'll be able to join in the fun. Click on different areas and links to get familiar with where things are. Questions about using the site?- ask them HERE . Don't be shy- you've come to exactly the right place to receive or give free help and encouragement in playing music. Here on FOTMD we all learn from each other, as friends. Join our 'block party'! -Strumelia
Latest Activity
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Created a new Group discussion "D. Schnaufer finger picking an old TMB":
Box Dulcimers
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 533
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 532
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 531
Posted a response to "Warren May Maple Dulcimer":
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jdh54: Warren May Maple Dulcimer
Posted a response to "Warren May Maple Dulcimer":
Liked a group discussions item created by @connorc: How thick are a nickel and a dime? Action height question.
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
Posted a new Comment on Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering (ONLINE!):
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Posted a response to "New McSpadden Flatwater Dulcimers":
Liked a soundcloud item created by @bing-futch: The Girl and the Book
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Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Jon Pickow & Joellen Lapidus on Killy Kranky
Posted a response to "New McSpadden Flatwater Dulcimers":
Posted a new Comment on Khorovod:
Posted a new Comment on The Girl and the Book:
Posted a new Comment on Undertow:
Posted a response to "New McSpadden Flatwater Dulcimers":
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 530:
Posted a new Comment on bowed zither (pocket cello) in 'live' setting:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - Episode 530:
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
Posted a new Comment on bowed zither (pocket cello) in 'live' setting:
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
Posted a new Comment on Zion Ridge:
Posted a new Comment on Jean's Black Waters performed at a house concert:
Created a new forum topic "A. W. Jeffreys dulcimer for sale":
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: bowed zither (pocket cello) in 'live' setting
Posted a new Comment on Zion Ridge:
Created a new Group discussion "bowed zither (pocket cello) in 'live' setting":
Rosin the Bow!
Posted a new Comment on Zion Ridge:
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Schottish from Grästorp
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-hulme: 2021 Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering Details
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
Liked a soundcloud item created by @robin-thompson: Zion Ridge
Posted a new Comment on Jean's Black Waters performed at a house concert:
Posted a new Comment on Jean's Black Waters performed at a house concert:
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
Posted a response to "How is the COVID-19 coronavirus affecting you?":
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Beginner players
Are you a brand new player? Join this group and ask all...
OLD STYLE Drone & Noter...
If you are an avid fan of the older traditional mountain...
Dulcimer Making
A group for those building dulcimers or interested in...
Fingerpicking
A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer...
Modern/Chord style Players
Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then...
Hymn and Worship Song Players
a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
Rockin' in the Free World
A group for those of you who like to play music not...
The Music Theory Corner
A Group to talk about Music Theory!
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance
Tips, tricks and techniques to help care for your dulcimer.
Mountain Dulcimer History &...
Share historical information and resources on the...
Singing with the Dulcimer
Here's a group for those of us who are interested in...
Technology/Software/Amplifying
to share info on all aspects of using tech: Amplifying,...
fans of Jean Ritchie
A group for those of us who have been inspired by...
Arranging/composing for...
A group to discuss creating arrangements of songs and...
Help Me Learn this Song
Need help learning to play a particular song? Let...
Little Dulcimers
Do you play an octave, mini, or traveling dulcimer?
Dulcimer Therapy
This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a...
Four-Equidistant Strings
A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
I have extra frets.....
This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2...
Baritone Dulcimer Players
A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
Public Domain... or Not?
Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
Dulcimer teachers
Do you teach dulcimer? Are you helping others to learn?
UK and European Mountain...
A group which hopefully allows players/makers in this...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks
Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a...
Home Studio Recording
Recording dulcimers, vocals and other instruments in the...
Early & Classical Music
For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
Collector's Corner
A group where collectors of antique, vintage, or rare...
Dulcimer Ancestors
Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
Call the Tune
"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video...
Box Dulcimers
A group for those who play, make, or admire all types...
Civil War era music
For discussing music that was played around the time of...
GIG TALK!
Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
Chromatic Dulcimers
For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
Galax Dulcimer Lovers
Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
Scrap/Recycled wood...
A group for those thrifty and creative folk who like to...
Rosin the Bow!
Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type...
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness
A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
Challenged Players
A meeting place for players dealing with disabilities.
California Dulcimer Dreamin'
For dulcimer players living in or just visiting California
Virginia Dulcimer Players
Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer...
For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts
Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
North Carolinians Plus
The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
Kentucky Dulcimer Players
A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
6 string dulcimers
Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
West Virginia players
A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...
Florida Dulcimer Players
Pacific Northwest Players
For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
Missouri Dulcimer Players
for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
FOTMD on the Road
Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
North of the Lakes
for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
Indiana Players
Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana!...
Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players
For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
AussieTalk!
For dulcimer players in Australia. -Be sure to create...
Site Moderators Group
A private group to allow FOTMD moderators to communicate...
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Latest Forum Posts All
New McSpadden Flatwater...
By: @Belinda Link
Warren May Maple Dulcimer
By: @Dan
How is the COVID-19...
By: @B. Ross Ashley
A. W. Jeffreys dulcimer for...
By: @luthier65
An Interesting News Story...
By: @Ken Longfield
2021 Berea Traditional...
By: @Ken Hulme
The Positive Thread...
By: @Robin Thompson
How Many Dulcimers Do You...
By: @ghcstr
Mountain Dulcimer...
By: @Dusty Turtle
DulciBro Playing Resonator...
By: @Steve Eulberg
Online Masterclass - 4/30/21
By: @Bing Futch
For sale: Prichard copy...
By: @Richard Streib
Indoor House Plants
By: @Strumelia
McSpadden Ginger Like New...
By: @Jill Geary
How many tunings
By: @marg
Things to do with Prichard...
By: @Clockdr
Bonnie Carol
By: @Ken Longfield
Lego Microtonal Guitar
By: @Robin Thompson
music and the pleasure...
By: @Ken Longfield
Show Us Your Pets!
By: @Strumelia
Show us your sound holes!
By: @Ken Longfield
Any banjo players out there?
By: @Mary Z. Cox
Virtual Festivals--what's...
By: @ocean-daughter
The Drifting Thread...
By: @Strumelia
John Maxwell Dulcimer
By: @patrick gietzen
Help finding Keith Young...
By: @Dave D
Nylon strings on a steel...
By: @Ken Longfield
FOTMD needs your support
By: @Richard Streib
Ron Ewing dulcimer thoughts?
By: @Dusty Turtle
McSpadden v. Folkcraft?
By: @Robin Thompson
Our Welcome Wagon!
3 CHEERS to our Volunteer Greeters ...for making new members feel right at home :
Jim Fawcett |
Rob Lackey |
Richard Streib |
Ken Longfield |
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