Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer!
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
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Four-Equidistant Strings
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Created a new forum topic "mountain dulcimer in trio with bowed contrabass and guitar":
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Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar -(online):
Posted a new Comment on Gröne Lunden Dac:
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Posted a response to "John Molineux uses a striker on a mountain dulcimer":
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Liked a youtube item created by @luigi: Gröne Lunden Dadd / Capo 1.fret
Posted a new Comment on Gröne Lunden Dac:
Posted a new Comment on Gröne Lunden Dadd / Capo 1.fret:
Liked a youtube item created by @luigi: Gröne Lunden Dadd / Capo 1.fret
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Beginner players
Are you a brand new player? Join this group and ask all...
OLD STYLE Drone & Noter...
If you are an avid fan of the older traditional mountain...
Dulcimer Making
A group for those building dulcimers or interested in...
Fingerpicking
A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer...
Modern/Chord style Players
Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then...
Hymn and Worship Song Players
a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
Rockin' in the Free World
A group for those of you who like to play music not...
The Music Theory Corner
A Group to talk about Music Theory!
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance
Tips, tricks and techniques to help care for your dulcimer.
Mountain Dulcimer History &...
Share historical information and resources on the...
Singing with the Dulcimer
Here's a group for those of us who are interested in...
Technology/Software/Amplifying
to share info on all aspects of using tech: Amplifying,...
fans of Jean Ritchie
A group for those of us who have been inspired by...
Arranging/composing for...
A group to discuss creating arrangements of songs and...
Dulcimer Therapy
This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a...
Help Me Learn this Song
Need help learning to play a particular song? Let...
Little Dulcimers
Do you play an octave, mini, or traveling dulcimer?
Dulcimer teachers
Do you teach dulcimer? Are you helping others to learn?
UK and European Mountain...
A group which hopefully allows players/makers in this...
Four-Equidistant Strings
A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
I have extra frets.....
This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2...
Home Studio Recording
Recording dulcimers, vocals and other instruments in the...
Public Domain... or Not?
Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks
Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a...
Baritone Dulcimer Players
A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
Collector's Corner
A group where collectors of antique, vintage, or rare...
Early & Classical Music
For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
Call the Tune
"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video...
Dulcimer Ancestors
Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
GIG TALK!
Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
Civil War era music
For discussing music that was played around the time of...
Box Dulcimers
A group for those who play, make, or admire all types of...
Galax Dulcimer Lovers
Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
Chromatic Dulcimers
For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
Scrap/Recycled wood...
A group for those thrifty and creative folk who like to...
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness
A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
Rosin the Bow!
Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type...
Challenged Players
A meeting place for players dealing with disabilities.
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...
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer...
For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts
Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
North Carolinians Plus
The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
Kentucky Dulcimer Players
A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
West Virginia players
A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
Pacific Northwest Players
For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
6 string dulcimers
Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...
Florida Dulcimer Players
Missouri Dulcimer Players
for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
FOTMD on the Road
Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
North of the Lakes
for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
AussieTalk!
For dulcimer players in Australia. -Be sure to create...
Indiana Players
Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana!...
Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players
For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
Site Moderators Group
A private group to allow FOTMD moderators to communicate...
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Holiday Music Recommendations
By: @Ken Hulme
Introduce Yourself!
By: @Robin Thompson
Wind Instruments????
By: @Terry Wilson
Do Not Upgrade Your Mac To...
By: @Strumelia
mountain dulcimer in trio...
By: @Robin Thompson
John Molineux uses a...
By: @IRENE
I am Brand New and Know...
By: @Ken Longfield
Folkcraft Dulcimer for Sale
By: @Kevin R.
Purpose of DAA tuning
By: @Banjimer
Black Friday Dulcimaster Sale!
By: @Robin Thompson
The Positive Thread...
By: @Dusty Turtle
nice found picks cut off...
By: @Strumelia
America's Musical Heritage
By: @Banjimer
Fair price for a 2003...
By: @Staylor
Healthy Living- healthy...
By: @Dusty Turtle
tuning my guitar into a...
By: @Butch Ross
Mini-Fest in VT with Nina...
By: @Ann Andrews
Show Us Your Pets!
By: @Strumelia
A-d-a
By: @Strumelia
Relaxing playlist on ITUNES
By: @Don Grundy
Newbie Seeking Help
By: @RobinNC
Thanksgiving Menu
By: @John C. Knopf
Giving Thanks
By: @Black Dog Bess
Give thanks to our FOTMD...
By: @Ken Longfield
NDD (New Dulcimer Day)...
By: @Susie
Bending strings
By: @Dusty Turtle
To remove one string or not...
By: @Silverstrings
Beginners dulcimer book
By: @Strumelia
Hog-Eyed Man playing Flight...
By: @Leny-Sue
Your Three Favorite Songs
By: @Bill in NM
Our Welcome Wagon!
3 CHEERS to our Volunteer Greeters ...for making new members feel right at home :
Jim Fawcett |
Rob Lackey |
Richard Streib |
Ken Longfield |
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