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Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer is the most extensive site for Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer players and builders on the internet. Welcome!
Join Groups and Forum discussions that interest you, make new music friends. Share photos, music clips, and videos, resources for buying instruments, music, and learning materials. Ask your beginner questions and learn to play! All are welcome here no matter what your playing 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. Click on different links to get familiar with where things are. Questions about using the site?- ask them HERE . 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
@todd-metcalf
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 466
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you so very much for all of this super helpful info. I want to keep it simple so will start with 3 strings. This is just the sort of info I've needed...."
@jal
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Looking fo a NH Pudge Pro":
Created a new forum topic "Looking fo a NH Pudge Pro":
"Evening,
Looking to purchase a used NH Pudge Pro. Friend of mine got one at Dulcimer U and I have fallen in love with it.
If you hve one you would part..."
@jal
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "looking for a Blue Lion":
Posted a response to "looking for a Blue Lion":
"Evening, I have a Blue Lion I would like to rehome. Beautiful tone, no inlay. Let me know if interested.
Thanks. "
@phil-myers
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Shall We Gather at the River
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Shall We Gather at the River
@richard-streib
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
Posted a response to "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
"I have a number of traditional style dulcimores. While I do enjoy them all and play them all on a rotating basis, the one I reach for the most at this time..."
@richard-streib
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @hugothedog:
Posted a new Comment on @hugothedog:
"Welcome Hugothedog to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Best wishes on the sale of your bowed dulcimer."
@richard-streib
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @steve-cobb:
Posted a new Comment on @steve-cobb:
"Glad you joined. Welcome Steve Cobb to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. Like Kenl suggested a donation to the Museum in..."
@richard-streib
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @jimmyhammer:
Posted a new Comment on @jimmyhammer:
"Glad you joined, JimmyHammer. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Jump right in and join the discussions. Place a tune or two. And make some new..."
@ken-longfield
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @hugothedog:
Posted a new Comment on @hugothedog:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Hugothedog. I'm sure you will find some folks interested in your bowed dulcimer. Post good photos of it and a good description. Let folks..."
@ken-longfield
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @todd-metcalf:
Posted a new Comment on @todd-metcalf:
"Hi Todd. A good beginning dulcimer is one that is playable. By that I mean that the strings are not too high off the fret board making them easy to press..."
@strumelia
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Shall We Gather at the River
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Shall We Gather at the River
@todd-metcalf
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 466
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you ! what do yourecommeed as a good beginner's Dulcimer ?"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @billwake:
Posted a new Comment on @billwake:
"Hi Bill, 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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @todd-metcalf:
Posted a new Comment on @todd-metcalf:
"Hi Todd, 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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @gen:
Posted a new Comment on @gen:
"Hi Gen, 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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @avenlumi:
Posted a new Comment on @avenlumi:
"Hi Avenlumi, 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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @lisat:
Posted a new Comment on @lisat:
"Hi Lisa, 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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @danielkick:
Posted a new Comment on @danielkick:
"Hi Daniel, 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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bottlekey:
Posted a new Comment on @bottlekey:
"Hi Bottlekey, 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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @jimmyhammer:
Posted a new Comment on @jimmyhammer:
"Hi Jimmy, 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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @mjlipari188:
Posted a new Comment on @mjlipari188:
"Hi Mjlipari188, 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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @steve-cobb:
Posted a new Comment on @steve-cobb:
"Hi Steve, 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,..."
@john-w-mckinstry
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
Shall We Gather at the River
Shall We Gather at the River
@bing-futch
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Updated a YouTube Video:
Dulcimerica Episode 711 - "Western Michigan Trek"
Dulcimerica Episode 711 - "Western Michigan Trek"
@bing-futch
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
Dulcimerica Episode 711 - "Western Michigan Trek"
Dulcimerica Episode 711 - "Western Michigan Trek"
@nate
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
"This is all fascinating! The fact that it's number 99, when he started recording them at 100 is such a neat coincidence. And also the fact that it's..."
@nate
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @steve-cobb: Judge Arthur Dixon Dulcimer Needs A Good Home!
Liked a forum discussions item created by @steve-cobb: Judge Arthur Dixon Dulcimer Needs A Good Home!
@nate
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
Posted a response to "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
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@nate
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
Posted a response to "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
"Sadly, I've been spreading myself too thin lately and I haven't been getting as much practice as I like to on a few different instruments. I have a Magnus..."
@steve-cobb
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Judge Arthur Dixon Dulcimer Needs A Good Home!":
Created a new forum topic "Judge Arthur Dixon Dulcimer Needs A Good Home!":
"Many years ago, my father (who was in the wood business) supplied veneer to Judge Authur Dixon of Whitesburg, KY. When I was a little boy, Judge Dixon made..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @steve-cobb:
Posted a new Comment on @steve-cobb:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Steve. If you can post some photos of your dulcimer we might be able to help you out. Not to cheat this site out of a donation, you might..."
@peter-corser
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Valse Clog de Peribonka.:
Posted a new Comment on Valse Clog de Peribonka.:
"Terrific. Thank you."
@shanonmilan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on The Rowan Tree:
Posted a new Comment on The Rowan Tree:
"Ariane:
Hello Shanonmilan - I am happy that you like it - yes, I have a youtube channel - it is called Ariane Music..."
@wally-venable
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
Posted a response to "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
"Percussion stuff. I'm playing percussion in a small concert band, and sometimes play spoons with our dulcimer group."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
Created a new forum topic "What's your current fave GO-TO instrument these days?":
"Whether it be a mountain dulcimer or some other musical instrument, tell us- what is your current favorite instrument that you pick up these days... and..."
@mjlipari188
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
"Hi Dwain, pleasure to meet you. Thank you so much for all of your insight. It is all so cool! Seems like a long-lost instrument, and I would love if you..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @mjlipari188: 3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974
Liked a forum discussions item created by @mjlipari188: 3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974
@dwain-wilder
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
"mjlipari188:
Hello everyone! This is my first post here. I’m relatively new to dulcimers but have taken a keen interest in them. I am a life-long guitar..."
@mjlipari188
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
"Sounds like a plan! Ken, I will definitely take you up on that. Really appreciate it 🙏🙏 Sending you a private message now."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
"Well, my memory isn't very good. I took out my Sunhearth dulcimer and it has four strings. Here are four photos of that dulcimer. They may help you as you..."
@dusty
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
"I second the suggestion to contact @dwain-wilder. "
@mjlipari188
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
"Thanks a bunch for your help Ken! Sorry about that, I used the regular iPhone photos with photo attachment function on the message template, I think they..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @mjlipari188:
Posted a new Comment on @mjlipari188:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Mjlipari188. It's good to have you aboard. I responded to your post about the Sunhearth dulcimer, but didn't mention that Sunhearth made..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
Posted a response to "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
"The photos you uploaded are too large to really see the instrument in question. Dwain Wilder who is a member here studied with Walt Martin who made the..."
@robert-schuler
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on rock the cradle joe:
Posted a new Comment on rock the cradle joe:
"DavisJames:
Sounds so good and interesting.Love it
thanks davisjames. "
@mjlipari188
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
Created a new forum topic "3-String Teardrop Sunhearth Dulcimer - 1974":
"Hello everyone! This is my first post here. I’m relatively new to dulcimers but have taken a keen interest in them. I am a life-long guitar player. I had a..."
@dave-shattuck
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "looking for a Blue Lion":
Posted a response to "looking for a Blue Lion":
"Online yes for a couple of years. But I said look at the group on facebook. Alive and well. "
@joseph-besse
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "looking for a Blue Lion":
Posted a response to "looking for a Blue Lion":
"The ED group is shut down.
Joe"
@wally-venable
• 3 days ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on sources for medieval sheet music?:
Posted a new Comment on sources for medieval sheet music?:
"DAC (or CC-AD auf Deutsch) is the Aeolian or (Minor) Mode. In The Dulcimer Book by Jean Ritchie it is CGBb, tuned down a full step.
There are other ways to..."
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Looking fo a NH Pudge Pro
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By: @jal
looking for a Blue Lion
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By: @jal
What's your current fave...
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By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
3-String Teardrop Sunhearth...
Posted: Friday July 26 2024, 12:36 AM
By: @NateBuildsToys
By: @NateBuildsToys
Judge Arthur Dixon Dulcimer...
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By: @Steve Cobb
violin uke
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By: @Wally Venable
RIP Happy Traum
Posted: Saturday July 20 2024, 10:24 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
John (Jolm?) Dubroff dulcimer
Posted: Saturday July 20 2024, 10:14 PM
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By: @Ken Longfield
How Many Dulcimers Do You...
Posted: Friday July 19 2024, 5:52 AM
By: @shanonmilan
By: @shanonmilan
Concert Ukulele
Posted: Friday July 19 2024, 4:31 AM
By: @DanielKick
By: @DanielKick
Lil' Willie Dulcimer
Posted: Thursday July 18 2024, 4:41 PM
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By: @Richard Streib
Something Old with a new...
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By: @Ken Longfield
Folklife in Ohio
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McCafferty Dulcimer, #687,...
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Hanging some dulcimers as a...
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Mutual acknowledgement
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Tab or info about a song...
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Tab or chords needed for We...
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By: @idle strummer
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Shifting bridge and nut
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