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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
• 23 minutes ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
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
• 25 minutes ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @glennonsean:
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
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
"Amen Mr Turtle...."
@dusty
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
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
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
"I don't know the source....might help a bit?"
@robmachin
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: for what its worth
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: for what its worth
@robmachin
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
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:..."
@lilley-pad
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "four string equidistant set-up":
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
• yesterday
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Thanks so much, @davisjames ! We enjoy seeing the deer here. "
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Road to Beech Grove:
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
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Road to Beech Grove:
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
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Natchez Under The Hill:
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
• yesterday
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Love that,the playing and the title both."
@davisjames
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @anne-bowman: DulcimersDow Under-June Apple
Liked a youtube item created by @anne-bowman: DulcimersDow Under-June Apple
@tina-wi
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 28
Posted a new Comment on Lillibulero:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on "The 1st Annual Hillbilly Invitational Holiday Gun and Knife Show" - Live at Dulcimerville 2012:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 28
Posted a new Comment on Lillibulero:
Posted a new Comment on Lillibulero:
"10/16/24
Fine job playing the arrangement, Brian!
Lois"
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on North Carolinians Plus:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on North Carolinians Plus:
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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Silver Lake Waltz
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Silver Lake Waltz
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 21
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Nicaea hymn tune on penny whistle
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Nicaea hymn tune on penny whistle
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 13
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Handsome Molly (2009, short clip)
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Handsome Molly (2009, short clip)
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Clyde the limberjack
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Clyde the limberjack
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Do Johnny Booker, Do ...with banjo
Liked a youtube item created by @strumelia: Do Johnny Booker, Do ...with banjo
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Rattler Treed a Possum-Lisa on banjo
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Rattler Treed a Possum-Lisa on banjo
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Sally's_Got_Mud_Between_Her_Toes
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Sally's_Got_Mud_Between_Her_Toes
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Goodbye_Girls,_I'm_Going_to_Boston
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Goodbye_Girls,_I'm_Going_to_Boston
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Goodbye_Girls,_I'm_Going_to_Boston:
Posted a new Comment on Goodbye_Girls,_I'm_Going_to_Boston:
"I like this minor version. Nice rhythm on the dulcimer."
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Param & strumelia, yoga w/harmonium_1:
Posted a new Comment on Param & strumelia, yoga w/harmonium_1:
"Makes me feel so good - love the drones and harmonies."
@lois-hornbostel
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Param & strumelia, yoga w/harmonium_1
Liked a music item created by @strumelia: Param & strumelia, yoga w/harmonium_1
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
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..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @glennonsean:
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...."
@john-keeton
• 2 days ago
• comments: 570
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thanks, Ben!!"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ortonville-annie:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @uppitywomanstill:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @john-keeton:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @judy:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jkv:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @silver-owl:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jbodin:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @glennonsean:
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,..."
@anne-bowman
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
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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