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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
@richard-streib
• 9 minutes ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @vadajwolf:
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
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @vadajwolf:
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
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Updated a YouTube Video:
Wedding March after Per Hellstedt
Wedding March after Per Hellstedt
@mark-gilston
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
Wedding March after Per Hellstedt
Wedding March after Per Hellstedt
@davisjames
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @randy-adams: Grow Winter Flowers
Liked a music item created by @randy-adams: Grow Winter Flowers
@davisjames
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @foggers: Clinch Mtn Backstep MD
Liked a music item created by @foggers: Clinch Mtn Backstep MD
@davisjames
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Dorwinion (version 3) - practice:
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
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Rufus Guinchard medley.:
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
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @richard-streib: Steal Away to Jesus
Liked a music item created by @richard-streib: Steal Away to Jesus
@davisjames
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Rufus Guinchard medley.:
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
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Rufus Guinchard medley.:
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
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Rufus Guinchard medley.
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Rufus Guinchard medley.
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @oldy-b-goodie:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• yesterday
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads"
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• yesterday
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads":
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads":
"Nice!"
@hobbyhorse
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads"
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads"
@bing-futch
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 650 - "State & County Roads":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "R.I.P. George Haggerty":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "R.I.P. George Haggerty":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @oldy-b-goodie:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 48
Posted a new Comment on @john-w-mckinstry:
Posted a new Comment on @john-w-mckinstry:
"Hi John, i sent you a message. "
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @oldy-b-goodie:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bonzerinc:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "R.I.P. George Haggerty":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 55
Posted a new Comment on Show us your stick dulcimer!:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Checking in":
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: R.I.P. George Haggerty
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia: R.I.P. George Haggerty
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "R.I.P. George Haggerty":
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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 55
Posted a new Comment on Show us your stick dulcimer!:
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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Psychedelic dulcimer: White Rabbit:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @lisa-c: Slumber My Darling
Liked a youtube item created by @lisa-c: Slumber My Darling
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @catherinesmirnoff:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @mogunn:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @revjosh:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @angie:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @g-lee:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bonzerinc:
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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bonzerinc:
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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Psychedelic dulcimer: White Rabbit:
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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
"Thank you Dan and Thank you Bvmaestro"
@angie
• 3 days ago
• comments: 416
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you Ken for the kind welcome. "
@angie
• 3 days ago
• comments: 278
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 584
Posted a new Comment on @jim-fawcett:
Posted a new Comment on @jim-fawcett:
"Thanks Jim, for the welcome. "
@john-w-mckinstry
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Water is Wide:
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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Water is Wide:
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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @g-lee:
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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Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
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Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
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R.I.P. George Haggerty
Posted: Thursday June 8 2023, 4:12 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Checking in
Posted: Thursday June 8 2023, 10:49 AM
By: @shootrj2003
By: @shootrj2003
Healthy Living- healthy...
Posted: Monday June 5 2023, 9:27 PM
By: @robert schuler
By: @robert schuler
Sarah Kate on mountain...
Posted: Monday June 5 2023, 7:33 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Tabs for Cool Water
Posted: Friday June 2 2023, 4:11 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Dulcimer repair
Posted: Sunday May 28 2023, 11:17 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Bob Thomason Walnut...
Posted: Tuesday May 23 2023, 8:43 PM
By: @Ron Stewart
By: @Ron Stewart
New Harmony Dulcimer
Posted: Tuesday May 23 2023, 5:28 PM
By: @Outlander-Barb
By: @Outlander-Barb
Looking for New Harmony...
Posted: Saturday May 20 2023, 9:14 AM
By: @Vicki Moore
By: @Vicki Moore
Dulcimer Players News demise
Posted: Friday May 19 2023, 10:58 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Blue Lion bass for sale
Posted: Tuesday May 16 2023, 12:37 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Converting a 4 String...
Posted: Sunday May 14 2023, 3:44 PM
By: @NateBuildsToys
By: @NateBuildsToys
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Sunday May 14 2023, 12:28 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
New Thomas-style dulcimer...
Posted: Sunday May 14 2023, 8:47 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Contra dancing :)
Posted: Saturday May 13 2023, 7:34 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Modern Mountain Dulcimer...
Posted: Tuesday May 2 2023, 7:04 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Help with ID of recent...
Posted: Tuesday May 2 2023, 6:56 PM
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By: @Richard Streib
Darcyhorse Dulcimers
Posted: Tuesday May 2 2023, 8:17 AM
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By: @Michael Willey
Introduce Yourself!
Posted: Monday May 1 2023, 9:46 PM
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By: @Strumelia
Looking for a Ginger...
Posted: Monday May 1 2023, 6:34 PM
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By: @Silverstrings
Benefits of longer VSL?
Posted: Saturday April 29 2023, 12:04 AM
By: @Bob Stephens
By: @Bob Stephens
Wanted: Case for a Galax...
Posted: Friday April 28 2023, 3:07 PM
By: @Bob Stephens
By: @Bob Stephens
FOR Sale 3x3 Gotoh tuning...
Posted: Tuesday April 25 2023, 11:05 PM
By: @dulcimerbob
By: @dulcimerbob
Windy City Dulcimer Society
Posted: Tuesday April 25 2023, 11:42 AM
By: @Michael Ebersohl
By: @Michael Ebersohl
New biography of David...
Posted: Monday April 24 2023, 12:49 PM
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By: @Alegre1
FOTMD Advisory...
Posted: Wednesday April 19 2023, 8:36 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Change out friction pegs?
Posted: Sunday April 16 2023, 4:26 PM
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By: @strumandorpick
The Joy of Sharing Dulcimer
Posted: Saturday April 15 2023, 6:27 PM
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2023 Hindman Dulcimer...
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