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Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer is the most active and extensive site for Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer players and builders on the internet. Welcome!
Join 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 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. Fear not!... beginner players are especially encouraged. Become a member of Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer (FOTMD) community -it's easy, friendly, and FREE!
After joining, please read the Site Rules before posting. You'll find your very own Member Profile Page by clicking on your name in the links navigation bar across the top of any page..and you'll be all set to join in the fun. Click on different areas and links to get familiar with where things are. Questions about using the new site? - ask them HERE on our site questions forum.
Don't be shy- you've come to exactly the right place to receive or give friendly 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
@traildad
• 3 minutes ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: The Holy Ground
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: The Holy Ground
@ariane
• 56 minutes ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
"..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: The Holy Ground
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: The Holy Ground
@mark-gilston
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
Polska from Rättvik after Börjes Olle
Polska from Rättvik after Börjes Olle
@robin-thompson
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs":
Posted a response to "Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs":
"I happened to catch the film on YouTube, @ken-longfield , and thought others may like seeing like I did. :)"
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Lord Inchiquin (O'Carolan)
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Lord Inchiquin (O'Carolan)
@adulcinate
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: The Holy Ground
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: The Holy Ground
@strumelia
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: The Holy Ground
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: The Holy Ground
@robin-thompson
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
"Mary Ellen's arrangement and play is so lovely. To my ear there's a Medieval feel to it all. "
@dulcinina
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
"Two of my favorite songs played beautifully. Thank you Mary Ellen and Ariane. Nina"
@ariane
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
"..."
@randy-adams
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Liked a soundcloud item created by @robin-thompson: Brown Little Birds duet version
Liked a soundcloud item created by @robin-thompson: Brown Little Birds duet version
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs":
Posted a response to "Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs":
"Thanks for sharing this Robin.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs
@nathina
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Ewing vs Gardener ":
Created a new forum topic "Ewing vs Gardener ":
"Is this a Tie or is one more recommended than the other? Both are good but which of the older instruments were better?
Here is a comparison I haven't seen..."
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs":
Created a new forum topic "Homer Ledford in a short film from Woodsongs":
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@jan-potts
• yesterday
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel:
Posted a new Comment on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel:
"I'm so happy you like it, Cynthia. All these positive comments really encourage me."
@ron-zuckerman
• 2 days ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
"I love that arrangement!"
@ron-zuckerman
• 2 days ago
• comments: 19
Liked an events item created by @ariane: Musical Advent Calendar (Online)
Liked an events item created by @ariane: Musical Advent Calendar (Online)
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
"Thanks once again for organizing all this, Ariane! It is a treat each day open that box and see what joy from around the world is offered."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
"@paulpossinger You are welcome! That is a lovely mountain dulcimer. Another thought: if you'd like to address a particular person, note how I began this..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
"This is a wonderful arrangement and nicely played and sung! It is sweet she included a favorite of her husband's. "
@cynthia-wigington
• 2 days ago
• comments: 19
Is attending an Event:
Musical Advent Calendar (Online)
Musical Advent Calendar (Online)
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Lord Inchiquin (O'Carolan)
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Lord Inchiquin (O'Carolan)
@irene
• 2 days ago
• comments: 17
Liked a music item created by @jan-potts: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Liked a music item created by @jan-potts: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
@irene
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Lord Inchiquin (O'Carolan)
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Lord Inchiquin (O'Carolan)
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
"Dusty, you explained it better than I did. (i didn't see your post until after i posted mine)"
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
"Hi Paul... that "comment Back" link is only available for comments left on someone's profile page comment wall .
What you are referring to are comments left..."
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
"@paulpossinger, to reply to a post someone left in a discussion, such as that regarding your beautiful Keith Young dulcimer, you do not want to comment on..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
"A treat to watch that video of you playing that beautiful epinette built by dear John Henry, Strumelia!"
@paulpossinger
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
Posted a response to "I only see original post in a discussion, not replies..?":
"I tried to reply to Robin-Thompson's comment on my Keith Young dulcimer.
Below the New Comment email I received it says: "To respond to someone who has left..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Brown Little Birds duet version:
Posted a new Comment on Brown Little Birds duet version:
"@gordon-hardy I was watching one of the little brown birds earlier today-- it perched for a bit on the tip of a car windshield wiper I'd raised to keep from..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
Posted a new Comment on Strumelia:
"It's hard to believe this was nine years ago already. !
@John-Henry , I love to play your wonderful epinette, it is so very special to me. Over the past..."
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Lord Inchiquin (O'Carolan):
Posted a new Comment on Lord Inchiquin (O'Carolan):
"Val, your play of this lovely O'Carolan piece is outstanding! The dulcimer you built has a wonderful warm tone. All so good!"
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dancing!...(feet as instrument)":
Posted a response to "Dancing!...(feet as instrument)":
"That was a cool little movie, Strumelia! It's inspiring!"
@adulcinate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 17
Liked a music item created by @jan-potts: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Liked a music item created by @jan-potts: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
@gordon-hardy
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Brown Little Birds duet version:
Posted a new Comment on Brown Little Birds duet version:
"Brown little birds, I think they're what we call snow birds in the north country. They like to flock together as they go about their daily business. Your..."
@nathina
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does anyone recognize this dulcimer? ":
Posted a response to "Does anyone recognize this dulcimer? ":
"Currently still investigating, working with the seller, to try to figure out what he really has or if he even has it. Still have reached no conclusion. May..."
@adulcinate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a photos item created by @lisavb: Cedar Creek Black Walnut (kit)
Liked a photos item created by @lisavb: Cedar Creek Black Walnut (kit)
@lisavb
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on My Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on My Dulcimers:
"It turned out pretty well. The wood is GORGEOUS! Book-matched black walnut. There are a few flaws here and there (my assembly, not the quality of the kit..."
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Common Christmas carols- are they copyrighted or public Domain?:
Posted a new Comment on Common Christmas carols- are they copyrighted or public Domain?:
"It's that special time of year again..."
@cynthia-wigington
• 3 days ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel:
Posted a new Comment on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel:
"I'm soaking in the sheer beauty of this thinking about this overcast day, your kindness and the eternal beauty of your music ."
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar (Online):
"Such a lovely I Wonder As I Wander! You could close your eyes and imagine yourself in another time and place. . . This magical. Thank you, Karen. "
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Keith Young’s Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Keith Young’s Dulcimers:
"Wow, that is beautiful! I'd recognize Keith's carved pegs anyplace and, if not for them, I wouldn't have come close to making a correct guess on the maker..."
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Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
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Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
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Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
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Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
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The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
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A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
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Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
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A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
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for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
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for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
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Latest Forum Posts All
Homer Ledford in a short...
Posted: Friday December 4 2020, 4:55 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Ewing vs Gardener
Posted: Thursday December 3 2020, 7:25 PM
By: @Nathina
By: @Nathina
I only see original post in...
Posted: Thursday December 3 2020, 12:16 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Dancing!...(feet as...
Posted: Wednesday December 2 2020, 5:18 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Does anyone recognize this...
Posted: Wednesday December 2 2020, 11:40 AM
By: @Nathina
By: @Nathina
VSL for noter drone style
Posted: Tuesday December 1 2020, 6:32 PM
By: @Nathina
By: @Nathina
Is this a capritaurus?
Posted: Tuesday December 1 2020, 3:58 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
New Luthier?
Posted: Monday November 30 2020, 6:52 PM
By: @Nathina
By: @Nathina
Ruggs & Jackel Pre Folkcraft
Posted: Monday November 30 2020, 3:31 PM
By: @Nathina
By: @Nathina
Audio upload style or...
Posted: Monday November 30 2020, 1:42 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
McSpadden v. Folkcraft?
Posted: Saturday November 28 2020, 4:34 PM
By: @LisavB
By: @LisavB
Hammered dulcimer- 16/15s...
Posted: Saturday November 28 2020, 4:20 PM
By: @Nathina
By: @Nathina
Action is too low
Posted: Saturday November 28 2020, 2:23 PM
By: @Don B
By: @Don B
What's fer dinner?
Posted: Saturday November 28 2020, 5:38 AM
By: @Jan Potts
By: @Jan Potts
Curved back dulcimers
Posted: Friday November 27 2020, 5:20 AM
By: @Dan
By: @Dan
Giving Thanks
Posted: Thursday November 26 2020, 6:01 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Dr. George Orthey, Mountain...
Posted: Thursday November 26 2020, 12:07 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
New McSpadden Flatwater...
Posted: Wednesday November 25 2020, 7:11 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Now Thank We All Our God
Posted: Wednesday November 25 2020, 6:41 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
Tab for "Hail Against the...
Posted: Wednesday November 25 2020, 2:10 PM
By: @Scott Allen
By: @Scott Allen
No wonder everyone has more...
Posted: Tuesday November 24 2020, 3:13 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Native American Flutes
Posted: Tuesday November 24 2020, 10:45 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
How to re-glue a bridge
Posted: Monday November 23 2020, 9:55 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
How Do I Attach Photos To A...
Posted: Sunday November 22 2020, 1:30 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
How is the COVID-19...
Posted: Sunday November 22 2020, 9:10 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
How do I add my new photo...
Posted: Friday November 20 2020, 9:06 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Blue Lion Dulcimers why so...
Posted: Wednesday November 18 2020, 10:02 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Bridge and Nut fix question
Posted: Tuesday November 17 2020, 9:54 PM
By: @traildad
By: @traildad
What Are You Working On?
Posted: Tuesday November 17 2020, 10:25 AM
By: @Jan Potts
By: @Jan Potts
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Monday November 16 2020, 11:01 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
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