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
@ken-longfield
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 2
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
• 8 hours 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
• 9 hours 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
• 9 hours 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
• 9 hours 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
• 9 hours 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
• 9 hours 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
• 9 hours 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
• 9 hours 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
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 2
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
• 22 hours 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..."
@beth-t
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
"I really like the tone of your dulcimer - what is it and how do you play it? And thanks for your kind response to my hornpipes. :-)"
@anne-bowman
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimovie:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimovie:
"Sounding lovely ... and such beautiful instruments"
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Jet's Piece:
Posted a new Comment on Jet's Piece:
"You & Jet make a dynamic duo! "
@revdave
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
"Thanks, Ken. I certainly appreciate your experience and expertise. I’ve had some high-end stuff of all kinds, but I also know 2 things: 1) I don’t want to..."
@gordon-hardy
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Barbry Ellen:
Posted a new Comment on Barbry Ellen:
"Talia lovely singing and playing! Thank you for sharing."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Liked a group discussions item created by @ken-longfield: 1973: Multitude of Tunes Heard on ‘Bowers’ Music Box’
Liked a group discussions item created by @ken-longfield: 1973: Multitude of Tunes Heard on ‘Bowers’ Music Box’
@john-keeton
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @john-keeton:
Posted a new Comment on @john-keeton:
"Ken Longfield:
I don't see a photo yet, John, but I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Ken, I will try..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on 1973: Multitude of Tunes Heard on ‘Bowers’ Music Box’:
Posted a new Comment on 1973: Multitude of Tunes Heard on ‘Bowers’ Music Box’:
"Thank you, that's an interesting story.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @john-keeton:
Posted a new Comment on @john-keeton:
"I don't see a photo yet, John, but I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@uppitywomanstill
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Ashokan Farewell Tabs":
Posted a response to "Ashokan Farewell Tabs":
"Thank you, Ken!"
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Ashokan Farewell Tabs":
Posted a response to "Ashokan Farewell Tabs":
"There are several places where you can download tab for Ashokan Farewell. Here is one of them: https://www.coloradodulcimerfestival.com/music/ashokan.pdf..."
@uppitywomanstill
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Ashokan Farewell Tabs":
Created a new forum topic "Ashokan Farewell Tabs":
"I'm looking for dulcimer tablature (DAD) for Ashokan Farewell. It's copyrighted and I'll have to pay for it, of course. I've looked online and haven't been..."
@anne-bowman
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"As a fellow sufferer of Dulcimer Acquisition Syndrome, I can see and hear why this one increased your symptoms. Thanks for this.. Lovely to see your fingers..."
@john-keeton
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @john-keeton:
Posted a new Comment on @john-keeton:
"Thanks, Ken and Richard! While my interest in the mountain dulcimer began several decades ago when Homer Ledford made a dulcimer for me, I never learned to..."
@dusty
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Barbry Ellen:
Posted a new Comment on Barbry Ellen:
"Beautiful singing, Talia. And I really like the Jean-style dulcimer accompaniment.
It is quite pleasant to listen to you."
@steve-c
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on 1973: Multitude of Tunes Heard on ‘Bowers’ Music Box’:
Posted a new Comment on 1973: Multitude of Tunes Heard on ‘Bowers’ Music Box’:
"Great article David!"
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Ralph Kohler Rag
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Ralph Kohler Rag
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
"Like my friend, I don't own, but have played some Bill's dulcimers. They were all of good quality. If I were looking for a new dulcimer I'd certainly look at..."
@ken-hulme
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
"Thank for looking! Building ekeps me off the street occasionally!"
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Ralph Kohler Rag
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Ralph Kohler Rag
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jbodin:
Posted a new Comment on @jbodin:
"Welcome to FOTMD, jbodin. It's good to have you aboard. Let us know if you have any questions as you begin your journey. We are happy help beginners.
Ken..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @silver-owl:
Posted a new Comment on @silver-owl:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Silver Owl. It's good to have you aboard. Let us know if we can help you along on your dulcimer journey. I hope to see you in these..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jkv:
Posted a new Comment on @jkv:
"Welcome to FOTMD, jkv. This is a great piece to meet other dulcimer enthusiasts. I look forward to your participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @judy:
Posted a new Comment on @judy:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Judy. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
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Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
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A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
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For dulcimer players living in or just visiting California
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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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The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
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A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
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A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
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For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
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Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
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for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
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Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana!...
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for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
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For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
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OPINION ON BUILDER
Posted: Sunday October 13 2024, 5:01 PM
By: @RevDave
By: @RevDave
Ashokan Farewell Tabs
Posted: Sunday October 13 2024, 2:54 PM
By: @uppitywomanstill
By: @uppitywomanstill
Barbry Ellen Tab Experiment
Posted: Saturday October 12 2024, 4:48 PM
By: @Talia
By: @Talia
Help in choosing...
Posted: Friday October 11 2024, 2:27 PM
By: @TMBL
By: @TMBL
Pick noise
Posted: Friday October 11 2024, 2:10 PM
By: @Cristian Huet
By: @Cristian Huet
Cleaning a 1992 Angell...
Posted: Friday October 11 2024, 11:50 AM
By: @ShirinSam
By: @ShirinSam
Hurricane Helene news?
Posted: Friday October 11 2024, 9:30 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Can anyone identify this...
Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 8:33 PM
By: @TMBL
By: @TMBL
Determining Origin and...
Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 8:17 PM
By: @ShirinSam
By: @ShirinSam
If you could have just one...
Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 4:15 PM
By: @steve104c
By: @steve104c
Nylon String Dulcimer,...
Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 4:07 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 1:33 PM
By: @steve104c
By: @steve104c
Ways to play in other keys
Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 12:56 PM
By: @steve104c
By: @steve104c
Virginia hogfiddle kit...
Posted: Thursday October 10 2024, 11:40 AM
By: @ross
By: @ross
Folk Instruments?
Posted: Tuesday October 8 2024, 8:36 PM
By: @RevDave
By: @RevDave
squeakless nylon strings?
Posted: Tuesday October 8 2024, 8:23 PM
By: @RevDave
By: @RevDave
Nut & saddle Material
Posted: Tuesday October 8 2024, 8:12 PM
By: @RevDave
By: @RevDave
Native American Flutes
Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 7:13 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
for what its worth
Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 8:25 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
New Harmony Pudge Pro...
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By: @Debi
By: @Debi
Looking fo a NH Pudge Pro
Posted: Thursday October 3 2024, 8:13 PM
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By: @Debi
Judith Giddings, Rest in Peace
Posted: Thursday October 3 2024, 10:10 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
How Many Dulcimers Do You...
Posted: Wednesday October 2 2024, 1:28 PM
By: @RevDave
By: @RevDave
amps and dulcimers
Posted: Wednesday October 2 2024, 1:20 PM
By: @RevDave
By: @RevDave
Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic
Posted: Tuesday October 1 2024, 10:04 PM
By: @cairney
By: @cairney
1977 Robert Mize
Posted: Sunday September 29 2024, 5:51 PM
By: @capewavedancer
By: @capewavedancer
Got A Mandolin for Christmas
Posted: Saturday September 28 2024, 7:52 PM
By: @dulcillini
By: @dulcillini
The Drifting Thread...
Posted: Friday September 27 2024, 11:03 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
What Are You Working On?
Posted: Thursday September 26 2024, 8:47 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
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By: @NateBuildsToys
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