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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
@richard-streib • 23 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
"Its great to have you join Tina Wi. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here. Hope you enjoy learning. Ask questions..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 25 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @glennonsean:
"Welcome Glennonsean to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Its great to have you with us. There some here who play noter drone style. Look around and see what..."
John Petry
@john-petry • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
"Amen Mr Turtle...."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
"@lilley-pad, I would suggest first that you join the Four Equidistant Strings Group here at FOTMD.  Peruse what has already been posted, and if you still..."
John Petry
@john-petry • 6 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
"I don't know the source....might help a bit?"
RobMachin
@robmachin • 6 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: for what its worth
RobMachin
@robmachin • 6 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
"Worth checking out the new book by Mark Tindle. It's specifically on 4-equidistant strings:..."
RobMachin
@robmachin • 7 hours ago • comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Departure
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 11 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "four string equidistant set-up":
"Howdy kids, just Jon Lilley here again. I have a question. I'm starting to play around with a four string equally spaced setup. My question has to do with..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Thanks so much, @davisjames !  We enjoy seeing the deer here.  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Road to Beech Grove:
"@davisjames Jamie, it's funny coincidence you hear our recordings as suggesting stories because my focus in grad school was in a creative writing field...."
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Road to Beech Grove:
"Old churches....I was thinking of the foundations,very often dressed stone with or without mortar,then wood frame on top..nevertheless,it's a good thing that..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Natchez Under The Hill:
"This is great.I have it downloaded to my phone but prefer to use FOTMD so you may see how many plays it gets...not that important,but recognition IS,given..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Love that,the playing and the title both."
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @anne-bowman: DulcimersDow Under-June Apple
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Jet's Piece
Tina Wi
@tina-wi • yesterday • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
"Thank you, I need to get practicing! I've already been helped by watching some videos with a focus on how folks are holding their hands while strumming1"
Brian G.
@brian-g • 2 days ago • comments: 28
Posted a new Comment on Lillibulero:
"Lois Hornbostel: 10/16/24 Fine job playing the arrangement, Brian! Lois   Thank you so much, Lois!  I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and..."
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on "The 1st Annual Hillbilly Invitational Holiday Gun and Knife Show" - Live at Dulcimerville 2012:
"10/16/24 LOL! No gun show at Dulcimerville; it was the funny song John was singing in the open stage at Dulcimerville dulcimer festival in NC. Lotsa fun!..."
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 28
Posted a new Comment on Lillibulero:
"10/16/24 Fine job playing the arrangement, Brian! Lois"
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on North Carolinians Plus:
"10/16/24 Here are the two STECOAH links I was not able to post before in my message:..."
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on North Carolinians Plus:
"STECOAH CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Symposium Music Class with Lois Hornbostel, Sat., November 2, 2024 A lot of us miss going to music events that were held..."
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Silver Lake Waltz
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 21
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Nicaea hymn tune on penny whistle
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 13
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Handsome Molly (2009, short clip)
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Clyde the limberjack
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Do Johnny Booker, Do ...with banjo
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Rattler Treed a Possum-Lisa on banjo
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Sally's_Got_Mud_Between_Her_Toes
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Goodbye_Girls,_I'm_Going_to_Boston
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Goodbye_Girls,_I'm_Going_to_Boston:
"I like this minor version. Nice rhythm on the dulcimer."
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Callahan
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Param & strumelia, yoga w/harmonium_1:
"Makes me feel so good - love the drones and harmonies."
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Param & strumelia, yoga w/harmonium_1
Lois Hornbostel
@lois-hornbostel • 2 days ago • comments: 9
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Mary Blane
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Tina. It's good to have you aboard. You seem like you are well on your way on your dulcimer journey. Let us know if we can help you in any..."
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @talia: Barbry Ellen
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @glennonsean:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Glennosean. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. You should learn something. If you have any questions, just ask...."
olddog75
@olddog75 • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @talia: Barbry Ellen
John Keeton
@john-keeton • 2 days ago • comments: 570
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thanks, Ben!!"
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ortonville-annie:
"Hi Annie, 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 @uppitywomanstill:
"Hi Woman, 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: 6
Posted a new Comment on @john-keeton:
"Hi John, 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 @judy:
"Hi Judy, 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 @jkv:
"Hi JKV, 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 @silver-owl:
"Hi Silver Owl, 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 @jbodin:
"Hi J., 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, and..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @glennonsean:
"Hi Glenn, 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,..."
Randy Adams
@randy-adams • 3 days ago • comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Departure
Anne Bowman
@anne-bowman • 3 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
"Thanks Beth. My dulcimer is one made by Richard Troughear, an Australian luthier. I had it set up with double bass, double middle and a double melody..."

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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...
Modern/Chord style Players

Modern/Chord style Players


Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then...
Fingerpicking

Fingerpicking


A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer...
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!
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance

Dulcimer Care & Maintenance


Tips, tricks and techniques to help care for your dulcimer.
Rockin' in the Free World

Rockin' in the Free World


A group for those of you who like to play music not...
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...
Baritone & Bass Dulcimer Players

Baritone & Bass Dulcimer...


A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
Little Dulcimers

Little Dulcimers


Do you play an octave, mini, or traveling dulcimer?
fans of Jean Ritchie

fans of Jean Ritchie


A group for those of us who have been inspired by...
Four-Equidistant Strings

Four-Equidistant Strings


A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
Help Me Learn this Song

Help Me Learn this Song


Need help learning to play a particular song? Let another...
I have extra frets.....

I have extra frets.....


This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2...
Public Domain... or Not?

Public Domain... or Not?


Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
Dulcimer Therapy

Dulcimer Therapy


This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a...
Early & Classical Music

Early & Classical Music


For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
Home Studio Recording

Home Studio Recording


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

Dulcimer teachers


Do you teach dulcimer? Are you helping others to learn?
Dulcimer Ancestors

Dulcimer Ancestors


Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks

Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks


Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a...
UK and European Mountain Dulcimers

UK and European Mountain...


A group which hopefully allows players/makers in this...
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!
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Galax Dulcimer Lovers


Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
Call the Tune

Call the Tune


"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video...
GIG TALK!

GIG TALK!


Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
Civil War era music

Civil War era music


For discussing music that was played around the time of...
Scrap/Recycled wood Dulcimer Challenge

Scrap/Recycled wood...


A group for those thrifty and creative folk who like to...
Challenged Players

Challenged Players


A meeting place for players dealing with disabilities.
Rosin the Bow!

Rosin the Bow!


Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type of...
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...
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
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Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts


Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
6 string dulcimers

6 string dulcimers


Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
North Carolinians Plus

North Carolinians Plus


The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
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...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group

Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...


Florida Dulcimer Players
Pacific Northwest Players

Pacific Northwest Players


For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
FOTMD on the Road

FOTMD on the Road


Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
Missouri Dulcimer Players

Missouri Dulcimer Players


for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
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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Y Lili (The Lilly)
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Y Deryn Pur
Recessional
A song for Easter
Natchez Under The Hill
The Fledgling
The Pride of Petravore
Sleep Tight (again)

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Latest Forum Posts   All

four string equidistant set-up

Posted: Thursday October 17 2024, 7:21 PM
By: @John Petry

OPINION ON BUILDER

Posted: Sunday October 13 2024, 5:01 PM
By: @RevDave

Ashokan Farewell Tabs

Posted: Sunday October 13 2024, 2:54 PM
By: @uppitywomanstill

Barbry Ellen Tab Experiment

Posted: Saturday October 12 2024, 4:48 PM
By: @Talia

Help in choosing...

Posted: Friday October 11 2024, 2:27 PM
By: @TMBL

Pick noise

Posted: Friday October 11 2024, 2:10 PM
By: @Cristian Huet

Cleaning a 1992 Angell...

Posted: Friday October 11 2024, 11:50 AM
By: @ShirinSam

Hurricane Helene news?

Posted: Friday October 11 2024, 9:30 AM
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Can anyone identify this...

Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 8:33 PM
By: @TMBL

Determining Origin and...

Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 8:17 PM
By: @ShirinSam

If you could have just one...

Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 4:15 PM
By: @steve104c

Nylon String Dulcimer,...

Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 4:07 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle

The Positive Thread...

Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 1:33 PM
By: @steve104c

Ways to play in other keys

Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 12:56 PM
By: @steve104c

Virginia hogfiddle kit...

Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 11:40 AM
By: @ross

Folk Instruments?

Posted: Tuesday October 8 2024, 8:36 PM
By: @RevDave

squeakless nylon strings?

Posted: Tuesday October 8 2024, 8:23 PM
By: @RevDave

Nut & saddle Material

Posted: Tuesday October 8 2024, 8:12 PM
By: @RevDave

Native American Flutes

Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 7:13 PM
By: @Susie

for what its worth

Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 8:25 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

New Harmony Pudge Pro...

Posted: Friday October 4 2024, 3:33 PM
By: @Debi

Looking fo a NH Pudge Pro

Posted: Thursday October 3 2024, 8:13 PM
By: @Debi

Judith Giddings, Rest in Peace

Posted: Thursday October 3 2024, 10:10 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

How Many Dulcimers Do You...

Posted: Wednesday October 2 2024, 1:28 PM
By: @RevDave

amps and dulcimers

Posted: Wednesday October 2 2024, 1:20 PM
By: @RevDave

Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic

Posted: Tuesday October 1 2024, 10:04 PM
By: @cairney

1977 Robert Mize

Posted: Sunday September 29 2024, 5:51 PM
By: @capewavedancer

Got A Mandolin for Christmas

Posted: Saturday September 28 2024, 7:52 PM
By: @dulcillini

The Drifting Thread...

Posted: Friday September 27 2024, 11:03 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

What Are You Working On?

Posted: Thursday September 26 2024, 8:47 AM
By: @Strumelia

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