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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!
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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
@strumelia
• 44 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"What a lovely photo!
Irene, I'm glad you have moved your workspace close to the window, where your husband used to work. It's good karma - windows and light..."
@irene
• 50 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Here is my sweetheart 6 months ago. Yeah, my son Bob is here to teach me how to post pictures. aloha, irene"
@dusty-turtle
• an hour ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Same Old Stretch Of Road, Enhanced:
Posted a new Comment on Same Old Stretch Of Road, Enhanced:
"Way cool!"
@dusty-turtle
• an hour ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119:
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119:
"Your playing is always so moving, Jessica."
@steve-eulberg
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Summer Session Classes with Steve Eulberg":
Created a new forum topic "Summer Session Classes with Steve Eulberg":
"Today is the deadline for Registration:
6 Week Classes with Steve Eulberg delivered on-line via ZOOM.
You get instruction and support to help you develop..."
@irene
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"All day long I was going through Tomasi's writings and stuffs he "was a gonna write someday"....and soooooooo many papers of his scrabble words he was always..."
@irene
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119
@irene
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @sean-belt: Mes Parents Veulent Plus Me Voir
Liked a youtube item created by @sean-belt: Mes Parents Veulent Plus Me Voir
@hobbyhorse
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @sean-belt: Mes Parents Veulent Plus Me Voir
Liked a youtube item created by @sean-belt: Mes Parents Veulent Plus Me Voir
@kjb
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @sean-belt: Mes Parents Veulent Plus Me Voir
Liked a youtube item created by @sean-belt: Mes Parents Veulent Plus Me Voir
@dan
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119
@becky-park
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on In the Sweet Bye and Bye:
Posted a new Comment on In the Sweet Bye and Bye:
"Sounds great! Love that song--"
@cindy-stammich
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Irene, this is for you....."
@cindy-stammich
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Irene, I am so very sorry for your loss...
I pray you find comfort during this difficult time.
Hold tight to your precious memories ❤️"
@marg
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Irene,
I am so sorry for your loss, we are all here for you and sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to you and the family. "
@bob
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Irene, my heart goes out to you at such a loss. May you and all your family find peace and consolation, even in such sorrowful times.
With prayers, Bob"
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bass String Buzz @ 1st & 2nd Fret":
Posted a response to "Bass String Buzz @ 1st & 2nd Fret":
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@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @silverstrings: Bass String Buzz @ 1st & 2nd Fret
Liked a forum discussions item created by @silverstrings: Bass String Buzz @ 1st & 2nd Fret
@silverstrings
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bass String Buzz @ 1st & 2nd Fret":
Posted a response to "Bass String Buzz @ 1st & 2nd Fret":
"Great News! My dulcimer is really fixed. I found someone in North Georgia who actually cleaned up several frets, had to level one fret and built up the..."
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"@Irene, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you have my deepest condolances. May family, friends and sweet music help you through. I know this..."
@jan-potts
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Irene, my condolences to you and your family on the death of your beloved. It sounds like your family is close; I hope you'll be able to find comfort in..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Irene, all of us here on fotmd care about you, and we send gentle hugs right now. "
@irene
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Thank you all for your words of comfort here. Really, for several years now, this is the last site I look at before I go to bed....and your words are dear..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Irene, the death of a loved one is never easy. After 55 years there will be many times in the years ahead where you will want to share something with him and..."
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jessica-comeau: Pilgrimsong: Medieval Music for Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jessica-comeau: Pilgrimsong: Medieval Music for Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
@mary-gwynn-keller
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"So Sorry IRENE, I remember playing with you and your husband at Lonnie's workshop several years ago. He was a sweet man. glad I got to see you at the..."
@dulcinina
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"I am so sorry, Irene. May you find comfort in those you love and who love you and the memories you've built over the years.
Nina"
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Oh Irene, I'm so very sorry to hear this. May you and your family find comfort in being together during this time. "
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Irene, I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your dearest ones. As John K wrote about, there are others of us who know about the sense of numbness and..."
@steven-berger
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"So sorry for your loss, Irene. May God continue to comfort you and your family."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"So sorry for you, Irene, at the loss of your beloved husband of so many years. It's good that 5 of your daughters were there at such a trying time for you..."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"So sorry Irene for your loss. Will keep you in prayer."
@irene
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Not knowing where to put my "day of yesterday".....I'll put it on "the drifting thread". Reading about "keyboards"....Yesterday, My sweetheart of 55 years..."
@dulcinina
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"I'll jump in here. When I needed a new computer, I was debating the issue of a lighted keyboard. Having never had one, I thought it was an unnecessary..."
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"I thought that most keyboards are lighted?- if so, isn't one of your oodles of new ones lighted that you could use, then?"
@kevin-r
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119
@sam
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Oh I have oodles of keyboards (new) and mouseseseses ... both USB and wireless. I was just thinking that a lighted one might be useful."
@randy-adams
• 3 days ago
• comments: 8
Liked a soundcloud item created by @kevin-r: The Girl I Left Behind Me
Liked a soundcloud item created by @kevin-r: The Girl I Left Behind Me
@hobbyhorse
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119:
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119:
"Just beautiful ... thanks."
@hobbyhorse
• 4 days ago
• comments: 8
Liked a soundcloud item created by @kevin-r: The Girl I Left Behind Me
Liked a soundcloud item created by @kevin-r: The Girl I Left Behind Me
@steven-berger
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119:
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- Cantiga 119:
"Delightful!"
@kevin-r
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Ebenezer:
Posted a new Comment on Ebenezer:
"Thank you, Robin. I love Bonnie Russell. Phyllis Gaskins also does a nice version of it. I think maybe hers is a part of a medley though?"
@kevin-r
• 4 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Girl I Left Behind Me:
Posted a new Comment on The Girl I Left Behind Me:
"Thank you Ariane. I am glad you enjoyed it.
And Robin...thank you as well. That's quite a compliment coming from someone who’s noter play I admire."
@dusty-turtle
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jessica-comeau: Pilgrimsong: Medieval Music for Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jessica-comeau: Pilgrimsong: Medieval Music for Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
@jessica-comeau
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Pilgrimsong: Medieval Music for Mountain Dulcimer Workshop":
Created a new forum topic "Pilgrimsong: Medieval Music for Mountain Dulcimer Workshop":
"Hello, friends!
I wanted to share with you that I will be hosting a Zoom workshop,“ Pilgrimsong: Medieval Music for Mountain Dulcimer” (Saturday,..."
@robin-thompson
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Sally Goodin II:
Posted a new Comment on Sally Goodin II:
"Sounds really cool, sounds old. Way to go, Dan! "
@robin-thompson
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Ebenezer:
Posted a new Comment on Ebenezer:
"Really nice Ebenezer. The only other noter version I can think of off the top of my head is Bonnie Russell's version. "
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The Drifting Thread...
Posted: Sunday July 5 2020, 2:16 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Summer Session Classes with...
Posted: Sunday July 5 2020, 11:54 AM
By: @Steve Eulberg
By: @Steve Eulberg
Bass String Buzz @ 1st &...
Posted: Friday July 3 2020, 1:17 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Pilgrimsong: Medieval Music...
Posted: Wednesday July 1 2020, 5:35 PM
By: @Jessica Comeau
By: @Jessica Comeau
What Are You Working On?
Posted: Wednesday July 1 2020, 11:02 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Size of Soundbox and Loudness
Posted: Tuesday June 30 2020, 8:59 PM
By: @Matt Berg
By: @Matt Berg
Hearts Of The Dulcimer...
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By: @Patricia Delich
By: @Patricia Delich
FOTMD Chat Room!
Posted: Monday June 29 2020, 12:08 PM
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By: @Strumelia
A bit of "our" humor
Posted: Saturday June 27 2020, 9:41 PM
By: @Steven Berger
By: @Steven Berger
Richard Troughear sound...
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By: @Robin Thompson
Getting back into my Dulcimer
Posted: Thursday June 25 2020, 8:47 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Rugg and Jackel inlays?
Posted: Wednesday June 24 2020, 10:12 PM
By: @Gstringer
By: @Gstringer
To chord or not to chord
Posted: Wednesday June 24 2020, 8:38 PM
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By: @Dusty Turtle
Banjammer / banjimmer types
Posted: Tuesday June 23 2020, 10:26 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Use of thumb on low 'd' string
Posted: Tuesday June 23 2020, 11:41 AM
By: @floralin
By: @floralin
Need Help Identifying a...
Posted: Monday June 22 2020, 8:40 AM
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By: @kcripper
Tab for Slan Le Maigh?
Posted: Monday June 22 2020, 7:00 AM
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By: @Ken Hulme
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By: @Susie
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EBow on the dulcimer?
Posted: Tuesday June 9 2020, 9:09 PM
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By: @marg
the duo of Kathy and Carol
Posted: Tuesday June 9 2020, 12:08 PM
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By: @Robin Thompson
Good VSL for chording?...
Posted: Tuesday June 9 2020, 11:00 AM
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By: @Dusty Turtle
Herdim picks
Posted: Sunday June 7 2020, 6:49 PM
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By: @Ken Longfield
Posts are refreshing on...
Posted: Friday June 5 2020, 9:03 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Changing setup from left to...
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By: @Dusty Turtle
Carved headstock and end...
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By: @Ken Hulme
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By: @Susie
Randy Wilkinson tab book...
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