Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer!
Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer is the most active and extensive online site for Appalachian Mountain Dulcimers and players on the internet today. Welcome!
Join Groups and Forum discussions that interest you, connect with new music friends, share photos, music clips, and videos, explore resources for buying instruments, music, and learning materials. Ask your beginner questions and learn to play your favorite tunes! All who love the Appalachian dulcimer are welcome here no matter what your style, skill level, or musical tastes. Fear not!...beginner players are especially encouraged. Become a member of Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer (FOTMD) community -it's easy, friendly, and FREE!
After joining, please read the Site Rules before posting. You'll find your very own Member Profile Page by clicking on your name in the links navigation bar across the top of any page..and you'll be all set to join in the fun. Click on different areas and links to get familiar with where things are. Questions about using the new site?- ask them HERE on our site questions forum.
So don't be shy- you've come to exactly the right place to receive or give friendly 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
@susie
• 6 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"Strumelia:
Wow @susie , those dogs are livin' the life ! Yes, you are right. We love doing it for them, because when they run and chase each other..."
@ken-hulme
• 17 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Favorite albums":
Posted a response to "Favorite albums":
"Did You? by dulcimer Grandmaster Robert ForcePacific Rim Dulcimer Project by various artistsAny CD by Jean RitchieAny CD by Kevin Roth"
@heidi-muller
• an hour ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Four-Equidistant Strings:
Posted a new Comment on Four-Equidistant Strings:
"Rachael, (1) what tuning are you playing in? (2) Are you allowing one string to drone when you do your chords, or do you like to press down all four strings..."
@skip
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Four-Equidistant Strings:
Posted a new Comment on Four-Equidistant Strings:
"Here's the site to start with.
http://www.mountaindulcimer-1-3-5.com
In this tuning every fret forms a major triad when barred. Press the second fret up..."
@gregg-schneeman
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on "WHITEHAVEN VOLUNTEERS" on Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on "WHITEHAVEN VOLUNTEERS" on Dulcimer:
"Thank for your interest Dulcinina, all five of these Dulcimer and Hummel videos I've posted lately I'm tuned dAD. On my YouTube channel I have over 300 Bowed..."
@dusty-turtle
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman:
"WHITEHAVEN VOLUNTEERS" on Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman:
"WHITEHAVEN VOLUNTEERS" on Dulcimer
@strumelia
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"Wow @susie , those dogs are livin' the life !"
@dulcinina
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on "WHITEHAVEN VOLUNTEERS" on Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on "WHITEHAVEN VOLUNTEERS" on Dulcimer:
"That was great, Gregg. What tuning did you use? I watched both videos and like your style of playing. Dulcinina"
@dulcinina
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Favorite albums":
Posted a response to "Favorite albums":
"Masters of the Mountain Dulcimer Volume one features 19 selections by 19 different dulcimer players. I bought it at a festival from Susan Trump. Try..."
@dave-shattuck
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
"I’ll buy it"
@terry-wilson
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
"Irene,
Thank you for sharing your funny story. Here, in South West Georgia, we refer to your adventure as a "hoot"."
@julies59
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
"Blondie:
I was waiting for you to answer my question below about the price. so sorry, I am learning how this forum runs. I thought you would see that I..."
@hoodoo
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Favorite albums":
Created a new forum topic "Favorite albums":
"As I begin my dulcimer journey, i'm looking for some good albums to listen to. Are there any compilation albums out there featuring a variety of styles? I'll..."
@susie
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"We get a lot of snow in Northern Michigan. So, our dogs get a custom race track (maze) out back each year.
I"
@rachael
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Four-Equidistant Strings:
Posted a new Comment on Four-Equidistant Strings:
"Skip: I haven't played 4 equidistant for a while but it may be the tuning may not suit you or the particular chords you're trying to play. I used DF#AA..."
@irene
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
"I love the hymns on the harmonica!!! My husband plays one and all our 7 sons do too. I got a laugh for ya all here. There was an advertisement for a "harp..."
@irene
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Three Strings To The Wind:
Posted a new Comment on Three Strings To The Wind:
"THAT WAS REALLY COOL. haunting....and thought provoking. One doesn't need to SLAM BANG AND BE LOUD ON EVERY STROKE of a quill, or pick. I'm going to..."
@gregg-schneeman
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
"THE ROYAL DREAM" on Dulcimer
"THE ROYAL DREAM" on Dulcimer
@gregg-schneeman
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new YouTube video:
"WHITEHAVEN VOLUNTEERS" on Dulcimer
"WHITEHAVEN VOLUNTEERS" on Dulcimer
@strumelia
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
"Wow, that's so cool Glenda! How did you know that ornament was for your county?"
@glenda-hubbard
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
"Indiana State Museum has a 25 ft.Christmas tree located in its front lobby each county has an ornament. I was pleasantly surprised when I found mine. "
@richard-streib
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Buying my first instrument..:
Posted a new Comment on Buying my first instrument..:
"Glad you are joining the dulcimer family. Buying that first dulcimer is quite exciting. Let me share with you some of the things that occur during the first..."
@charles-thomas
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Three Strings To The Wind:
Posted a new Comment on Three Strings To The Wind:
"Thanks Terry! Funny thing, I recorded a version of this tune last week but I deleted the good audio(by accident) and saved the good video and I was wondering..."
@dusty-turtle
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on What Pick-Up To Buy?:
Posted a new Comment on What Pick-Up To Buy?:
"My McCafferty dulcimer has a phenomenal pickup installed. It's by K & K Sound and I think its the twin spot pickup. If you are building a dulcimer it..."
@glenda-hubbard
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
"Dulci-Clan, Sorry just read your post. I am a member of the Indiana Folk Music and Mountain Dulcimer Society that Pete and Nancy Kapps started both have..."
@glenda-hubbard
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
"Andrew,you might try Richard Ash Folk-Craft Dulcimer builders in Fort Wayne. Ind. "
@andrew-osullivan
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
"Good afternoon, I was wondering if anyone here is from the northern part of Indiana. I was also wondering if anyone has information on a group that meets..."
@strumelia
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
"@Blondie, julies59 has started her own For Sale thread about her dulcimer for sale. Thanks all!"
@julies59
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "John Stockard dulcimer for sale:":
Created a new forum topic "John Stockard dulcimer for sale:":
"Tear drop style with 1 1/2 and 6 1/2 frets original to instrument. Purchased at Unicoi festival around 1998-99. Numbered #75, and made in 1997. I took a..."
@blondie
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
"I was waiting for you to answer my question below about the price."
@julies59
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
"I have given reasonable opportunity for response on this thread, I will post on separate thread."
@terry-wilson
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Three Strings To The Wind:
Posted a new Comment on Three Strings To The Wind:
"Charles, I really enjoyed your song. "
@hoodoo
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 1
Created a new Group discussion "Buying my first instrument..":
Created a new Group discussion "Buying my first instrument..":
"Hi,
I'm looking to buy my first official Appalachian dulcimer. I already play old-time banjo and I'm just looking to expand my horizons. What should I be..."
Beginner players
Beginner players
@terry-wilson
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
"Strumelia: Terry I wasn't totally sure how I'd feel about hymns played on a harmonica... but this is just GREAT! So full of heart and feeling. Hats off..."
@terry-wilson
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
"I thought I would post a very short video playing a tremolo harmonica. I have been playing off and on now for about 4 years. I do not attempt to play..."
@strumelia
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
"Terry I wasn't totally sure how I'd feel about hymns played on a harmonica... but this is just GREAT! So full of heart and feeling.
Hats off to you! "
@blondie
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
"Yes, thank you Strumelia for the reminder about whose thread this is. Oops."
@blondie
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
"Hmmm, maybe I am interested in this dulcimer. Did you determine a price?"
@strumelia
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"That Gracie is a real firecracker !! What a terrific photo, Sam!"
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
"@ken-hulme The photos look a-okay on my iPad mini. "
@skip
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Four-Equidistant Strings:
Posted a new Comment on Four-Equidistant Strings:
"I haven't played 4 equidistant for a while but it may be the tuning may not suit you or the particular chords you're trying to play. I used DF#AA [1355] on..."
@julies59
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Seeking John Stockard dulcimer":
"I'm trying to attach photos. Having trouble..."
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"It's obvious Gracie loves snow more than I do! haha"
@jimmy-lamar
• yesterday
• comments: 6
Liked a group discussions item created by @dumor3d:
Elliptical Dulcimer Build
Liked a group discussions item created by @dumor3d:
Elliptical Dulcimer Build
@jimmy-lamar
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on What Pick-Up To Buy?:
Posted a new Comment on What Pick-Up To Buy?:
"Thanks for the input guys! (Pun intended)."
@jan-potts
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Yes, The Holly Tree has been tabbed out. Sorry I can't be more helpful at the moment--I just borrowed someone else's music when I joined the local dulcimer..."
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a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
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fans of Jean Ritchie
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Help Me Learn this Song
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Public Domain... or Not?
Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
Home Studio Recording
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I have extra frets.....
This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2...
Four-Equidistant Strings
A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
Collector's Corner
A group where collectors of antique, vintage, or rare...
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A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
GIG TALK!
Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
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For discussing music that was played around the time of...
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For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
Call the Tune
"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video clips...
Dulcimer Ancestors
Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
Box Dulcimers
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Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness
A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
The Bass Dulcimer
This group is for anyone interested in sharing tips and...
Rosin the Bow!
Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type of...
Scrap/Recycled wood...
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For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer...
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Challenged Players
A meeting place for players dealing with disabilities.
Michigan Dulcimer Players...
All Players in Michigan
California Dulcimer Dreamin'
For dulcimer players living in or just visiting California
Virginia Dulcimer Players
Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
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Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
North Carolinians Plus
The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
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For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
Kentucky Dulcimer Players
A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...
Florida Dulcimer Players
6 string dulcimers
Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
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A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
Missouri Dulcimer Players
for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
North of the Lakes
for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
FOTMD on the Road
Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players
For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
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Show Us Your Pets!
Posted: Tuesday December 11 2018, 2:08 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Favorite albums
Posted: Tuesday December 11 2018, 1:57 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Seeking John Stockard dulcimer
Posted: Tuesday December 11 2018, 8:40 AM
By: @Dave shattuck
By: @Dave shattuck
John Stockard dulcimer for...
Posted: Monday December 10 2018, 4:14 PM
By: @julies59
By: @julies59
The Drifting Thread...
Posted: Monday December 10 2018, 5:27 AM
By: @Jan Potts
By: @Jan Potts
Hearts Of The Dulcimer...
Posted: Sunday December 9 2018, 11:19 PM
By: @Patricia Delich
By: @Patricia Delich
The Dulcimer
Posted: Sunday December 9 2018, 3:02 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
About to start my first...
Posted: Sunday December 9 2018, 8:01 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
McSpadden Questions
Posted: Saturday December 8 2018, 6:03 PM
By: @Geckostar97
By: @Geckostar97
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Friday December 7 2018, 10:46 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
Gallier Starsong !!
Posted: Friday December 7 2018, 6:32 PM
By: @Paula Brawdy
By: @Paula Brawdy
How Do I Ditch This Chat...
Posted: Friday December 7 2018, 4:47 PM
By: @Jimmy Lamar
By: @Jimmy Lamar
How Do I Quote Someone?
Posted: Friday December 7 2018, 2:37 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Glitch with Graphics
Posted: Thursday December 6 2018, 8:00 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Question about Homer...
Posted: Tuesday December 4 2018, 10:02 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Bowed Psaltery
Posted: Monday December 3 2018, 2:39 PM
By: @robert schuler
By: @robert schuler
A beautiful dulcimer for...
Posted: Sunday December 2 2018, 8:48 PM
By: @Lori Downs
By: @Lori Downs
Dulcimer Players News...
Posted: Sunday December 2 2018, 6:25 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Bowed Psalteries
Posted: Friday November 30 2018, 11:22 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
John Jacob Niles's...
Posted: Thursday November 29 2018, 9:42 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
what was your first song on...
Posted: Wednesday November 28 2018, 11:55 AM
By: @ART pRIOR
By: @ART pRIOR
Old Folkcraft Teardrop Kit
Posted: Tuesday November 27 2018, 3:14 PM
By: @Dave D
By: @Dave D
Help Selecting from...
Posted: Tuesday November 27 2018, 12:40 PM
By: @Dumor3D
By: @Dumor3D
Argh! Organizing your...
Posted: Sunday November 25 2018, 11:12 AM
By: @Skip
By: @Skip
What did you do on 'Black...
Posted: Sunday November 25 2018, 9:47 AM
By: @Gordo in OZ
By: @Gordo in OZ
My fancy dulcimer build -...
Posted: Saturday November 24 2018, 4:46 PM
By: @Davesterino
By: @Davesterino
Looking for a 1.5 fret...
Posted: Saturday November 24 2018, 5:42 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Neuhauser dulcibro...
Posted: Saturday November 24 2018, 4:00 AM
By: @Steve Eulberg
By: @Steve Eulberg
NDD - McSpadden 26 vsl...
Posted: Friday November 23 2018, 4:38 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
What if you could only have...
Posted: Friday November 23 2018, 3:50 PM
By: @D. chitwood
By: @D. chitwood
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