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Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer is the most active and extensive site for Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer players and builders on the internet. 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.
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
@leny-sue
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion "String distance for Flatpicking":
Created a new Group discussion "String distance for Flatpicking":
"I am a newbie to flatpicking mountain dulcimer. Currently my strings are approximately equal distant using three strings. Are there advantages to having the..."
Modern/Chord style Players
Modern/Chord style Players
@steven-berger
• an hour ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on The Blackest Crow:
Posted a new Comment on The Blackest Crow:
"Nice playing, nice sounding dulcimore!"
@steven-berger
• an hour ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Elk River Blues:
Posted a new Comment on Elk River Blues:
"Congratulations, Magictime! You've got a winner there! Nice playing, too!"
@ken-hulme
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Ed Thomas replica by John Knopf":
Posted a response to "Ed Thomas replica by John Knopf":
"I've owned one of John's Ed Thomas replicas (painted poplar) for a number of years, and agree wholeheartedly with everything you've written. John is a joy..."
@dan
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on The Blackest Crow:
Posted a new Comment on The Blackest Crow:
"John builds a fine instrument!"
@magictime
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on The Blackest Crow:
Posted a new Comment on The Blackest Crow:
"Oops - just noticed the dodgy trimming at the beginning, and alas, I've deleted the original recording and can't correct it. I'll leave this up for now as a..."
@magictime
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Ed Thomas replica by John Knopf":
Created a new forum topic "Ed Thomas replica by John Knopf":
"I've had my new Ed Thomas replica by John Knopf for just over a week now and have just uploaded a couple of quick recordings, so I thought I'd share some..."
@ariane
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on "MaxWell" - a short demo of Max DAD:
Posted a new Comment on "MaxWell" - a short demo of Max DAD:
"Thank you very much, Robin and Gordon, for your very kind comments - I am happy that you like it"
@dan
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center
@dusty-turtle
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center":
Posted a response to "film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center":
"What a sweet video. Thanks for sharing it with us, Robin."
@irene
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Blow the Candles Out
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Blow the Candles Out
@hobbyhorse
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Don Oiche Ud Im Beithil
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Don Oiche Ud Im Beithil
@hobbyhorse
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Blow the Candles Out
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Blow the Candles Out
@steven-berger
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Blow the Candles Out:
Posted a new Comment on Blow the Candles Out:
"Nicely played!"
@steven-berger
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on East Virginia:
Posted a new Comment on East Virginia:
"I play this song with a somewhat different tune....I like your version better!"
@steven-berger
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Don Oiche Ud Im Beithil:
Posted a new Comment on Don Oiche Ud Im Beithil:
"Sweet!"
@steven-berger
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Blow the Candles Out
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Blow the Candles Out
@steven-berger
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: East Virginia
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: East Virginia
@steven-berger
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Don Oiche Ud Im Beithil
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Don Oiche Ud Im Beithil
@steven-berger
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center":
Posted a response to "film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center":
"Thanks for sharing, Robin!"
@strumelia
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center":
Posted a response to "film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center":
"Robin, what a treasure this video is! Thank you so much for posting this here.And that ballad at the end sung by Jean Ritchie is about the prettiest i ever..."
@strumelia
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center
@ken-hulme
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Size of Soundbox and Loudness":
Posted a response to "Size of Soundbox and Loudness":
"Steve, welcome! We look forward to insights from everyone. As you mention, the dulcimer creates its sound differently than the guitar.
Changing out a..."
@steven-berger
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane: "MaxWell" - a short demo of Max DAD
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane: "MaxWell" - a short demo of Max DAD
@robin-thompson
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Day by Day (multi-track dulcimer):
Posted a new Comment on Day by Day (multi-track dulcimer):
"This is so lovely and so fitting for the occasion for which it was recorded, Grant.
It's been many years since I've even heard this beautiful old hymn...."
@robin-thompson
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on "MaxWell" - a short demo of Max DAD:
Posted a new Comment on "MaxWell" - a short demo of Max DAD:
"Everything about this is so good, Ariane-- your composition, your play, your new mountain dulcimer! Enjoy that lovely new instrument! "
@robin-thompson
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane: "MaxWell" - a short demo of Max DAD
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane: "MaxWell" - a short demo of Max DAD
@strumelia
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Bonny Sweet Robin. :
Posted a new Comment on Bonny Sweet Robin. :
"This really speaks to my soul Laurie. So beautifully and expressively played. Thank you so much for sharing it with us."
@strumelia
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Bonny Sweet Robin.
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Bonny Sweet Robin.
@steve-denvir
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Size of Soundbox and Loudness":
Posted a response to "Size of Soundbox and Loudness":
"Some thoughts, and some caveats. I come at this as a guitar maker. I’m just in the process of putting a tung oil finish on my first dulcimer.
Having..."
@macaodha
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center
@ken-longfield
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on fret wire crown height and width:
Posted a new Comment on fret wire crown height and width:
"I use the Stew-Mac #147 narrow/medium. The width is 0.080 and with crown is 0.040 with a tang of 0.062.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song""
@robin-thompson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Bonny Sweet Robin. :
Posted a new Comment on Bonny Sweet Robin. :
"Laurie, lovely, wonderfully played. I see it is one of your favorite tunes."
@robin-thompson
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center":
Created a new forum topic "film from Hindman Settlement School & the Artisan Center":
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@macaodha
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Bonny Sweet Robin.
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: Bonny Sweet Robin.
@christine-shoemaker
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Same Old Stretch Of Road, Enhanced:
Posted a new Comment on Same Old Stretch Of Road, Enhanced:
"Thanks so much, @Dusty-Turtle!"
@dulcimermaid
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Bonny Sweet Robin. :
Posted a new Comment on Bonny Sweet Robin. :
"Thank you!
dulcimermaid:
Steven Berger:
Very nice! I like this!"
@dulcimermaid
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Bonny Sweet Robin. :
Posted a new Comment on Bonny Sweet Robin. :
"Steven Berger:
Very nice! I like this!"
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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....
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The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
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Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
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A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
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For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
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A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
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for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
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Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
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for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
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Ed Thomas replica by John...
Posted: Saturday July 11 2020, 8:25 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
film from Hindman...
Posted: Saturday July 11 2020, 12:27 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Size of Soundbox and Loudness
Posted: Friday July 10 2020, 7:40 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Aeolus dulcimer?
Posted: Friday July 10 2020, 10:24 AM
By: @Ferrator
By: @Ferrator
Does anyone know anything...
Posted: Thursday July 9 2020, 7:13 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Grant Olson Website
Posted: Wednesday July 8 2020, 6:00 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Deering Goodtime Artisan...
Posted: Tuesday July 7 2020, 8:56 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
The Drifting Thread...
Posted: Tuesday July 7 2020, 12:00 AM
By: @Anne Bowman
By: @Anne Bowman
Unknown maker
Posted: Monday July 6 2020, 8:17 PM
By: @John Gribble
By: @John Gribble
Summer Session Classes with...
Posted: Sunday July 5 2020, 11:54 AM
By: @Steve Eulberg
By: @Steve Eulberg
Bass String Buzz @ 1st &...
Posted: Friday July 3 2020, 1:17 PM
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By: @Dusty Turtle
Pilgrimsong: Medieval Music...
Posted: Wednesday July 1 2020, 5:35 PM
By: @Jessica Comeau
By: @Jessica Comeau
What Are You Working On?
Posted: Wednesday July 1 2020, 11:02 AM
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By: @Robin Thompson
Hearts Of The Dulcimer...
Posted: Monday June 29 2020, 2:17 PM
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By: @Patricia Delich
FOTMD Chat Room!
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By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
A bit of "our" humor
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By: @Steven Berger
Richard Troughear sound...
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By: @Robin Thompson
Getting back into my Dulcimer
Posted: Thursday June 25 2020, 8:47 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Rugg and Jackel inlays?
Posted: Wednesday June 24 2020, 10:12 PM
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By: @Gstringer
To chord or not to chord
Posted: Wednesday June 24 2020, 8:38 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Banjammer / banjimmer types
Posted: Tuesday June 23 2020, 10:26 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Use of thumb on low 'd' string
Posted: Tuesday June 23 2020, 11:41 AM
By: @floralin
By: @floralin
Need Help Identifying a...
Posted: Monday June 22 2020, 8:40 AM
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By: @kcripper
Tab for Slan Le Maigh?
Posted: Monday June 22 2020, 7:00 AM
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By: @Ken Hulme
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By: @LisavB
EBow on the dulcimer?
Posted: Tuesday June 9 2020, 9:09 PM
By: @marg
By: @marg
the duo of Kathy and Carol
Posted: Tuesday June 9 2020, 12:08 PM
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By: @Robin Thompson
Good VSL for chording?...
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