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@jennifer-wren • an hour ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @robin-thompson: Mourning Doves

@jennifer-wren • an hour ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Wayfarin' Stranger:

"Very enjoyable John!"

@jennifer-wren • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":

"That's really lovely!"

@jennifer-wren • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Play Music on the Porch Day 2026

@ken-longfield • 3 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I just read this paper the yesterday. Shopdad, you might be interested in photo #4 in the paper. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@shopdad • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Wow! Ken, loads of info in your past. I hope it's all on record to pass on. Nate, I believe that is one of the first questions I get too. "From where did it..."

@nate • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I find that a lot of people, especially younger people, are not aware of the dulcimer existing. For many, the idea of an "old time" instrument is..."

@ken-longfield • 6 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"As far as instrument history goes I have read books on guitar, banjo, autoharp, hammered dulcimer, and ukulele history. I've read books about C.F. Martin..."

@shopdad • 9 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Very interesting viewpoint Wally, I agree, I play guitar, well, still in the working mode instead of play. I have never considered digging into the history..."

@wally-venable • 9 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I suspect that we spend more time on “history” than the players of most other instruments. How much time do modern guitars players spend on Les Paul or C.F...."

@studentofrhythm • 19 hours ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Slovak folk songs for DAD Dulcimer

@studentofrhythm • 19 hours ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer

@studentofrhythm • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Rättvik after Gans Erik

@studentofrhythm • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Solid body electric dulcimer":

"Butch, this is all lovely! Thank you, this will continue to give me more ideas. I see you guys are on bandcamp -- I've heard a bit of Rockwell and Bohlman..."

@studentofrhythm • 19 hours ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son

@shopdad • 20 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Thankyou Robin. I will mark that date on my calendar. This may be one of those connection sites that Ken was speaking of. Any effort to keep the Dulcimer..."

@robin-thompson • 21 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"@shopdad, the last Saturday in March is International Appalachian Dulcimer Day. Folks are encouraged to post recordings, videos, or just share in a message..."

@ken-longfield • 21 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @allthumbs36:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Allthumbs36. It's good to have you aboard. We are a friendly and knowledgeable group of mountain dulcimers who enjoy sharing our mountain..."

@richard-streib • 21 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @allthumbs36:

"Welcome Allthumbs36 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is an active forum with wide range of skill levels and knowledge levels...."

@shopdad • 22 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I would like to hear (see) some other stories or examples of FOTMD group to post what else is being done to promote and encourage the dulcimer "

@shopdad • 22 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I believe the tradition will continue as long as there are folks like you guys keeping us "newbees" educated. I belong to an airboat club here is central..."

@richard-streib • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Great questions to consider. I think it is safe to say that all of us on this forum really like the mountain dulcimer. But do we like it enough to do what we..."

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:

"We should probably be doing this on one of the Forum pages rather than on both of your home pages. But, I agree with John. It looks like there were other..."

@dusty • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "HELP Chord F":

"You got it, Jon! Yes, 1+, 1+, 4 is an F chord. (You can also do a partial F or F minor by playing 1+, 1+, 1+.) The notes of an F chord are F, A, and C...."

@lilley-pad • yesterday • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "HELP Chord F":

"Okay, looks like I need some help with my chords. I'm not getting this one. I'm not finding it in any of my chord books or on any of my chord information..."

@john-c-knopf • yesterday • comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:

"Now that I see these photos, I'm sure those 3 machine pegs could be removed and 3 Wittner pegs substituted for them. A good local guitar (or fiddle)..."

@richard-streib • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @n-stromberg:

"Glad you joined N Stromberg. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place with a lot of information and some of the greatest folks in..."

@richard-streib • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @shelli-pleasantt:

"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer Shelli Pleasantt. So glad you joined. This is an active dulcimer community with a lot of information on these..."

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"On another website, The Traditional Appalachian Dulcimore link , a few folks were wondering if any dulcimer clubs or groups spend any time looking at the..."

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:

"Another vote for Wittner pegs. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @shelli-pleasantt:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Shelli. It's good to have you aboard. You have found a great place to connect with other mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. Have fun exploring..."

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @n-stromberg:

"Welcome to FOTMD, N Stromberg. It's good to have you aboard. This is a wonderful place to begin your dulcimer journey. We are a friendly and knowledgeable..."

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :

"That's a very nice dulcimer with a great sound. You do good work. Thanks for sharing. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Savior, Redeemer of My Soul

@kittiwake1 • yesterday • comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:

"Here it is. Thanks for the suggestion of using Wittner pegs. I never heard of them, but they look like just the thing this dulcimer needs."

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