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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
@ken-hulme
• 30 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bonnie Carrol dulcimers vs Ron Gibson dulcimers?":
Posted a response to "Bonnie Carrol dulcimers vs Ron Gibson dulcimers?":
"I've played both instruments. And I know Bonnie Carrol personally, from "the old days". No, Bonnie's dulcimers do not sound 4x as good as a Ron Gibson, or..."
@notsothoreau
• 34 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bonnie Carrol dulcimers vs Ron Gibson dulcimers?":
Posted a response to "Bonnie Carrol dulcimers vs Ron Gibson dulcimers?":
"I have a Ron Gibson on layaway (which I think really helps you afford a better instrument.) I haven't seen the Bonnie Carol dulcimers, so can't compare. I..."
@elvensong
• 52 minutes ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Geburtstagskind (birthday child):
Posted a new Comment on Geburtstagskind (birthday child):
"Ariane: @Elvensong - thank you very much for your very kind comment - I play MD, Ukulele, alto Glockenspiel, Kalimba and soprano recorder. Please find..."
@elvensong
• an hour ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"Ariane: This picture and the story is so touching - children are the best!
Children, music and dogs are the magic that makes life worth living!"
@virginia-hogfiddler
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Need pointers for playing witha quill:
Posted a new Comment on Need pointers for playing witha quill:
"I have the same problem David. Every now and then I try a quill and I'm never satisfied with the sound. I have actually been playing with a quill the past..."
@virginia-hogfiddler
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Turkey feather/quills for sale":
Posted a response to "Turkey feather/quills for sale":
"Thanks friend!"
@adrian-e
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Bonnie Carrol dulcimers vs Ron Gibson dulcimers?":
Created a new forum topic "Bonnie Carrol dulcimers vs Ron Gibson dulcimers?":
"Bonnie Carol dulcimers seem to average about $1,300 or so brand new, whilst Ron Gibson dulcimers seem to average about $330 or so brand new. So the Bonnie..."
@musicman
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on First Try at Tabedit:
Posted a new Comment on First Try at Tabedit:
"The Tabledit program is like your dulcimer. The more you use it, the better you will become. If you are a registered user of Tabledit, you should download..."
@jim-soltis
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Is attending an Event:
Interlochen Mtn Dulcimer Immersive Workshop -(MI)
Interlochen Mtn Dulcimer Immersive Workshop -(MI)
@ariane
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"This picture and the story is so touching - children are the best! "
@ariane
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on it's the simple things...:
Posted a new Comment on it's the simple things...:
"Very beautiful "
@elvensong
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"Strumelia: Great photo! And to think you are both here now over 30 years later, tapping away on your computer keyboards at other dulcimer players...."
@adrian-e
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Pick paranoia!":
Posted a response to "Pick paranoia!":
"I like very thin, flexible picks. They produce a very responsive, lively tone. The tone from using thick picks is very dull in comparison. I discovered the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "rebuilding a MD":
Posted a response to "rebuilding a MD":
"Sometimes the fiber washers are the culprit on that type of tuner. There should be 2 to each tuner, and they tighten against the wood of the pegbox to hold..."
@strumelia
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"Great photo!
And to think you are both here now over 30 years later, tapping away on your computer keyboards at other dulcimer players. "
@john-w-mckinstry
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on On Jordan's Stormy Banks:
Posted a new Comment on On Jordan's Stormy Banks:
"Very soothing and inspirational. Thanks"
@john-w-mckinstry
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on it's the simple things...:
Posted a new Comment on it's the simple things...:
"Beautifully simple. Enjoyed it."
@notsothoreau
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Pick paranoia!":
Posted a response to "Pick paranoia!":
"https://dulcimer-noter-drone.blogspot.com/2009/03/take-your-pick.html
Thought I should like this nice article from Strumelia's blog, for reference."
@ken-hulme
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Turkey feather/quills for sale":
Posted a response to "Turkey feather/quills for sale":
"Good lookin' quills Bobby! Better jump on these folks -- good quills at a good price. "
@ken-hulme
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "rebuilding a MD":
Posted a response to "rebuilding a MD":
"No need to remove/clean/oil those tuners; just tighten them up say a quarter or half turn to start. Then try things to see if they hold the tuning better...."
@elvensong
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"Oh and I just realized THAT is my $100 friction peg kit dulcimer I mentioned in my profile.
I miss you old friend.
The dulcimer, not you Frank.
I..."
@jp
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "rebuilding a MD":
Posted a response to "rebuilding a MD":
"here are some pics of what i am dealing with... looks pretty simple but sometimes its the simple that gets ya.... i just want them to work smoothly and hold..."
@elvensong
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"This was the studio where I retreated after Frank ditched me to move to the wrong coast.
And my baby Blue Lion, 24 years ago.
And all that gear you see..."
@elvensong
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"Robin Thompson: Way cool photo. Belly dancers, eh? :)
Yep. And they were really good! I had to douse myself before I went on stage lol. But it..."
@virginia-hogfiddler
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.:
Posted a new Comment on The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.:
"Robin Thompson: What a neat little critter!
Thanks Sis! It's a tiny little piggy!"
@robin-thompson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.:
Posted a new Comment on The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.:
"What a neat little critter! "
@robin-thompson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 4
Liked a photos item created by @virginia-hogfiddler:
The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.
Liked a photos item created by @virginia-hogfiddler:
The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.
@elvensong
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"My oldest daughter Cerise at 5 years old.
She would grab her chair from her bedroom and come out and "play" with Dad while he practiced. This melts my..."
@robin-thompson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"Way cool photo.
Belly dancers, eh? :)"
@elvensong
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on History:
Posted a new Comment on History:
"This is the photo we submitted with our audition tape for the1986 Seattle Folklife Festival and the 1986 World's Fair in Vancouver, B.C. This was back when..."
@robin-thompson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "rebuilding a MD":
Posted a response to "rebuilding a MD":
"jp, if you are able to post photos, it may help folks offer the most helpful advice. "
@virginia-hogfiddler
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 7
Liked a photos item created by @elvensong:
History
Liked a photos item created by @elvensong:
History
@virginia-hogfiddler
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on I feel like traveling on:
Posted a new Comment on I feel like traveling on:
"Rob N Lackey: Sounds good, Bobby. Good to see you on here again!
Thanks Rob! Great to be back!"
@virginia-hogfiddler
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.:
Posted a new Comment on The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.:
"Strumelia: That's sweet!
Thank you!"
@notsothoreau
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Pick paranoia!":
Posted a response to "Pick paranoia!":
"I did try a credit card pick, which seems to work better than the light ones I have. The trip to the music store will have to wait until the broke down..."
@elvensong
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Signed @virginia-hogfiddler's Guestbook:
Signed @virginia-hogfiddler's Guestbook:
"I LOVE your avatar! And I loved the noter/drone photos, what a beauty!
Dean"
@rob-n-lackey
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on I feel like traveling on:
Posted a new Comment on I feel like traveling on:
"Sounds good, Bobby. Good to see you on here again!
"
@strumelia
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.:
Posted a new Comment on The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.:
"That's sweet!"
@strumelia
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @virginia-hogfiddler:
I feel like traveling on
Liked a youtube item created by @virginia-hogfiddler:
I feel like traveling on
@virginia-hogfiddler
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new YouTube video:
I feel like traveling on
I feel like traveling on
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Bonnie Carrol dulcimers vs...
Posted: Thursday April 19 2018, 12:42 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Turkey feather/quills for sale
Posted: Thursday April 19 2018, 10:56 AM
By: @Virginia Hogfiddler
By: @Virginia Hogfiddler
Pick paranoia!
Posted: Wednesday April 18 2018, 11:32 PM
By: @Adrian E
By: @Adrian E
rebuilding a MD
Posted: Wednesday April 18 2018, 10:23 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Hearts Of The Dulcimer...
Posted: Wednesday April 18 2018, 11:24 AM
By: @Patricia Delich
By: @Patricia Delich
What Are You Working On?
Posted: Monday April 16 2018, 8:13 PM
By: @Bob
By: @Bob
Activity Feed 'Spamming'
Posted: Monday April 16 2018, 4:04 PM
By: @Elvensong
By: @Elvensong
new member
Posted: Sunday April 15 2018, 8:21 PM
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By: @Gale A Barr
Hoping for donated beginner...
Posted: Sunday April 15 2018, 4:03 PM
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By: @Strumelia
Free Tabs: "Der Heiland ist...
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By: @Ariosta
Everything Dulcimer -...
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By: @Joseph Besse
Finding Dulcimer Luthiers
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By: @Ken Hulme
In a jam about a jam...
Posted: Thursday April 12 2018, 7:29 PM
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By: @Erna Schram
Dulcimer for Sale
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By: @IndyJohn
Ledford dulcimer notice
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By: @Ken Hulme
Confused Beginner.
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By: @Strumelia
Tell us about your VERY...
Posted: Tuesday April 10 2018, 5:52 PM
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By: @Robin Thompson
Thumb Pick And Strumming
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By: @MTWaggin
Possible Source of Wood for...
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By: @notsothoreau
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By: @Cheryl Forget
Interlochen Workshop with...
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By: @Joyce Hibbard
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By: @Joyce Hibbard
Integral fret board and peg...
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By: @Strumelia
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