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 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

Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 9 minutes ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @vadajwolf:
"Welcome Vadajwolf to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. So sorry to hear about your husband's illness and the need to sell your..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 5 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @vadajwolf:
"Welcome to FOTMD Vadajwolf. I am sorry that you have to sell your dulcimer due to your husband's illness. I trust you will find a generous buyer and good..."
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • 6 hours ago • comments: 0
Updated a YouTube Video:
Wedding March after Per Hellstedt
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • 6 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
Wedding March after Per Hellstedt
DavisJames
@davisjames • 7 hours ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @randy-adams: Grow Winter Flowers
DavisJames
@davisjames • 7 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @foggers: Clinch Mtn Backstep MD
DavisJames
@davisjames • 7 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Dorwinion (version 3) - practice:
"As is often the case,I'm sure you're the only one who noticed"the hiccups"..I like this tune a lot and I also get the "Dorwinion" reference."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 7 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Rufus Guinchard medley.:
"In case you're not familiar with Dan Evans's writing on DAA, here's a link:..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 8 hours ago • comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @richard-streib: Steal Away to Jesus
DavisJames
@davisjames • 8 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Rufus Guinchard medley.:
"Thanks,Robin.The D A A tuning has opened a lot of repertoire possibilities,tunes I thought unplayable[for me] on the dulcimer.Glad you like the bones."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Rufus Guinchard medley.:
"Wonderfully played & sung, Jamie-- and when you come in with the bones, that's just cool.  Love the 1-5-5 tuning, too.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 11 hours ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Rufus Guinchard medley.
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • yesterday • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @oldy-b-goodie:
"Hi kOldie, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • yesterday • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads":
"Nice!"
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 3
Created a new Audio File:
Rufus Guinchard medley.
Hobbyhorse
@hobbyhorse • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads"
dulcidom
@dulcidom • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @lisa-c: Slumber My Darling
Bing Futch
@bing-futch • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads":
"Dusty Turtle: Puts me in the mood for a roadtrip, that's for sure! I could've swung by and picked you up - soo close!"
Bing Futch
@bing-futch • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads":
"Ken Longfield: Thanks, Bing. Some of those roads look very familiar. Good video and song. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song." Thank you, Ken!"
Bing Futch
@bing-futch • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads":
"[quote="Robin Thompson"] I like this lots, Bing!   P.S.- One of your paintings still hangs in my front room  [/quote Thanks, Robin!  That's right, you bought..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "R.I.P. George Haggerty":
"I recall going to several different dulcimer festivals at a time when George was the ONLY staff teacher there who included noter style playing in his..."
Ken Hulme
@ken-hulme • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "R.I.P. George Haggerty":
"One of those special moments -- a few years back, the folks at the Mount Dora Festival here in Florida, called and asked me to substitute teach a Noter &..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @oldy-b-goodie:
"Welcome Oldie-B-Goodie to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Congrats on learning to play at 78. This is a wonderful and supportive group...."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 48
Posted a new Comment on @john-w-mckinstry:
"Hi John, i sent you a message. "
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @oldy-b-goodie:
"Welcome to FOTMD Old-B-Goodie. It's good to have you here. I trust that you will enjoy exploring this site and will participate in these discussions. Ken..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bonzerinc:
"Welcome FOTMD Bonzerinc. Do a search here on modes and I'm sure you will find lots  of information. If you don't find what your are looking for, ask a..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "R.I.P. George Haggerty":
"Thanks for that sharing that article Strumelia. It captures the essence of George and his relationship with the mountain dulcimer and dulcimer people. His..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 55
Posted a new Comment on Show us your stick dulcimer!:
"Nice three stringed lutes and an interesting combination of woods. Good job. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
shootrj2003
@shootrj2003 • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Checking in":
"Been awhile ,but I missed fotmd I have not yet started any dulcimers but have made another Cigarbox guitar,this one tuned DAD ,I don’t have a huge lot of..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: R.I.P. George Haggerty
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "R.I.P. George Haggerty":
"I read that George Haggerty has passed away. He encouraged and inspired so many hundreds of new dulcimer players over the decades. Anyone want to share their..."
Goardo
@goardo • 3 days ago • comments: 55
Posted a new Comment on Show us your stick dulcimer!:
"So I made another one lol.  This one was done using the plans from Michael J King.  It has an ash neck and body, cedar top, and a walnut fingerboard.  It..."
Sam Edelston
@sam-edelston • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Psychedelic dulcimer: White Rabbit:
"@Stepph Small world! Bill is delightful. I know him from the days of the wonderful Cranberry Dulcimer Gathering. Send him my regards! Come to the..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @lisa-c: Slumber My Darling
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @catherinesmirnoff:
"Hi Catherine, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @mogunn:
"Hi Mogunn, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @revjosh:
"Hi Rev., 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @angie:
"Hi Angie, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @g-lee:
"Hi Mr. Lee, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bonzerinc:
"Hi Bonzerinc, 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..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bonzerinc:
"Welcome Bonzerinc to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This site is a great resource for learning all about the mountain dulcimer and the..."
stepph
@stepph • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Psychedelic dulcimer: White Rabbit:
"@Sam-Edelston of course! funnily enough my dulcimer teacher mentioned you during our lesson yesterday - and I was like, oh I know (of) him!!! sam is so..."
Martin Oesterle
@martin-oesterle • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
"Thank you Dan and Thank you Bvmaestro"
Angie
@angie • 3 days ago • comments: 416
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you Ken for the kind welcome. "
Angie
@angie • 3 days ago • comments: 278
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you Richard, for the welcome. I am looking forward to using the site to interact with others in the dulcimer community, and to learn a thing or two. "
Angie
@angie • 3 days ago • comments: 584
Posted a new Comment on @jim-fawcett:
"Thanks Jim, for the welcome. "
John W. McKinstry
@john-w-mckinstry • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Water is Wide:
"Thanks Gordon,  Glad to play along with you. If you want some further help in accompaniment, you can see Tabs for the Water is Wide written by Steve Smith in..."
Gordon Hardy
@gordon-hardy • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Water is Wide:
"Hello John, I’m sitting on my deck this morning accompanying your lovely rendition. I don’t know whether I’m keeping time with you or you’re keeping time..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @g-lee:
"Welcome to FOTMD G-Lee. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions.  Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

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Beginner players

Beginner players


Are you a brand new player? Join this group and ask all...
OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players

OLD STYLE Drone & Noter...


If you are an avid fan of the older traditional mountain...
Dulcimer Making

Dulcimer Making


A group for those building dulcimers or interested in...
Fingerpicking

Fingerpicking


A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer...
Modern/Chord style Players

Modern/Chord style Players


Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then...
Hymn and Worship Song Players

Hymn and Worship Song Players


a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
The Music Theory Corner

The Music Theory Corner


A Group to talk about Music Theory!
Rockin' in the Free World

Rockin' in the Free World


A group for those of you who like to play music not...
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance

Dulcimer Care & Maintenance


Tips, tricks and techniques to help care for your dulcimer.
Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

Mountain Dulcimer History &...


Share historical information and resources on the...
Technology/Software/Amplifying

Technology/Software/Amplifying


to share info on all aspects of using tech: Amplifying,...
Singing with the Dulcimer

Singing with the Dulcimer


Here's a group for those of us who are interested in...
Arranging/composing for Dulcimers

Arranging/composing for...


A group to discuss creating arrangements of songs and...
fans of Jean Ritchie

fans of Jean Ritchie


A group for those of us who have been inspired by...
Help Me Learn this Song

Help Me Learn this Song


Need help learning to play a particular song? Let another...
Four-Equidistant Strings

Four-Equidistant Strings


A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
Little Dulcimers

Little Dulcimers


Do you play an octave, mini, or traveling dulcimer?
Dulcimer Therapy

Dulcimer Therapy


This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a...
I have extra frets.....

I have extra frets.....


This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2...
Baritone & Bass Dulcimer Players

Baritone & Bass Dulcimer...


A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
Public Domain... or Not?

Public Domain... or Not?


Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
Collector's Corner

Collector's Corner


A group where collectors of antique, vintage, or rare...
Early & Classical Music

Early & Classical Music


For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
UK and European Mountain Dulcimers

UK and European Mountain...


A group which hopefully allows players/makers in this...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks

Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks


Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a...
Dulcimer teachers

Dulcimer teachers


Do you teach dulcimer? Are you helping others to learn?
Home Studio Recording

Home Studio Recording


Recording dulcimers, vocals and other instruments in the...
Dulcimer Ancestors

Dulcimer Ancestors


Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
Box Dulcimers

Box Dulcimers


A group for those who play, make, or admire all types...
Chromatic Dulcimers

Chromatic Dulcimers


For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
Call the Tune

Call the Tune


"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video...
Civil War era music

Civil War era music


For discussing music that was played around the time of...
Galax Dulcimer Lovers

Galax Dulcimer Lovers


Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
GIG TALK!

GIG TALK!


Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
Scrap/Recycled wood Dulcimer Challenge

Scrap/Recycled wood...


A group for those thrifty and creative folk who like to...
Rosin the Bow!

Rosin the Bow!


Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type of...
Challenged Players

Challenged Players


A meeting place for players dealing with disabilities.
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness

Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness


A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
California Dulcimer Dreamin'

California Dulcimer Dreamin'


For dulcimer players living in or just visiting California
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer players

NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer...


For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Virginia Dulcimer Players

Virginia Dulcimer Players


Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts

Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts


Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
North Carolinians Plus

North Carolinians Plus


The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
6 string dulcimers

6 string dulcimers


Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
Kentucky Dulcimer Players

Kentucky Dulcimer Players


A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
West Virginia players

West Virginia players


A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
Pacific Northwest Players

Pacific Northwest Players


For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group

Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...


Florida Dulcimer Players
Missouri Dulcimer Players

Missouri Dulcimer Players


for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
FOTMD on the Road

FOTMD on the Road


Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
Indiana Players

Indiana Players


Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana!...
North of the Lakes

North of the Lakes


for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players

Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players


For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
AussieTalk!

AussieTalk!


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My Country Tis of Thee
Cart before the horse.
Steal Away to Jesus
Westernlands Waltz.
The Hurricane Creek Mine Disaster
Hatikvah
Grace.
Perpetual Motion
Partons,la mer est belle.
Dorwinion (version 3) - practice
New Year Carol (Benjamin Britten)
Uncle Joe
Answer to a Lost Song
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Morag of Dunvegan
Scarborough Fair
Shady Grove
A Jig
Blow Ye Wind
Bonaparte's Retreat
Bright shines the Moon.
Lament for Owen Roe O'Neill(Carolan)
Trust and Obey
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Mynwent Eglwys
Ffarwel i Aberystwyth
Dorwinion (version 1)
Leaving Home For Good

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R.I.P. George Haggerty

Posted: Thursday June 8 2023, 4:12 PM
By: @Strumelia

Checking in

Posted: Thursday June 8 2023, 10:49 AM
By: @shootrj2003

Healthy Living- healthy...

Posted: Monday June 5 2023, 9:27 PM
By: @robert schuler

Sarah Kate on mountain...

Posted: Monday June 5 2023, 7:33 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

Tabs for Cool Water

Posted: Friday June 2 2023, 4:11 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Dulcimer repair

Posted: Sunday May 28 2023, 11:17 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

Bob Thomason Walnut...

Posted: Tuesday May 23 2023, 8:43 PM
By: @Ron Stewart

New Harmony Dulcimer

Posted: Tuesday May 23 2023, 5:28 PM
By: @Outlander-Barb

Looking for New Harmony...

Posted: Saturday May 20 2023, 9:14 AM
By: @Vicki Moore

Dulcimer Players News demise

Posted: Friday May 19 2023, 10:58 AM
By: @Strumelia

Blue Lion bass for sale

Posted: Tuesday May 16 2023, 12:37 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Converting a 4 String...

Posted: Sunday May 14 2023, 3:44 PM
By: @NateBuildsToys

The Positive Thread...

Posted: Sunday May 14 2023, 12:28 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle

New Thomas-style dulcimer...

Posted: Sunday May 14 2023, 8:47 AM
By: @Ken Hulme

Contra dancing :)

Posted: Saturday May 13 2023, 7:34 PM
By: @Strumelia

Modern Mountain Dulcimer...

Posted: Tuesday May 2 2023, 7:04 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Help with ID of recent...

Posted: Tuesday May 2 2023, 6:56 PM
By: @Richard Streib

Darcyhorse Dulcimers

Posted: Tuesday May 2 2023, 8:17 AM
By: @Michael Willey

Introduce Yourself!

Posted: Monday May 1 2023, 9:46 PM
By: @Strumelia

Looking for a Ginger...

Posted: Monday May 1 2023, 6:34 PM
By: @Silverstrings

Benefits of longer VSL?

Posted: Saturday April 29 2023, 12:04 AM
By: @Bob Stephens

Wanted: Case for a Galax...

Posted: Friday April 28 2023, 3:07 PM
By: @Bob Stephens

FOR Sale 3x3 Gotoh tuning...

Posted: Tuesday April 25 2023, 11:05 PM
By: @dulcimerbob

Windy City Dulcimer Society

Posted: Tuesday April 25 2023, 11:42 AM
By: @Michael Ebersohl

New biography of David...

Posted: Monday April 24 2023, 12:49 PM
By: @Alegre1

FOTMD Advisory...

Posted: Wednesday April 19 2023, 8:36 AM
By: @Strumelia

Change out friction pegs?

Posted: Sunday April 16 2023, 4:26 PM
By: @strumandorpick

The Joy of Sharing Dulcimer

Posted: Saturday April 15 2023, 6:27 PM
By: @Ken Hulme

2023 Hindman Dulcimer...

Posted: Saturday April 15 2023, 10:12 AM
By: @Dan

fret scale chart of a...

Posted: Friday April 14 2023, 4:14 PM
By: @NateBuildsToys

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