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
@chris-hornby
• 44 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"NateBuildsToys:
Wow, that's pretty cool Chris. What material is the dulcimer made from? Also, do you mean that it has an additional sound board on the inside..."
@nate
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"RevDave:
Ken Hulme:
RevDave -- I suggest investing $50 or so in a carboard dulcimer. The sound is good, the frets are dead on and intonation can be adjusted..."
@revdave
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Ken Hulme:
RevDave -- I suggest investing $50 or so in a carboard dulcimer. The sound is good, the frets are dead on and intonation can be adjusted if needs..."
@nate
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Wow, that's pretty cool Chris. What material is the dulcimer made from? Also, do you mean that it has an additional sound board on the inside of the instrument?"
@ken-hulme
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"RevDave -- I suggest investing $50 or so in a carboard dulcimer. The sound is good, the frets are dead on and intonation can be adjusted if needs be...."
@revdave
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Ken Hulme:
RevDave: ALL of the issues you have with your no-name kit dulcimer are pretty easily fixed -- by you-- with a little help from your friends..."
@nigel-linden
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome
@ken-hulme
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"RevDave: ALL of the issues you have with your no-name kit dulcimer are pretty easily fixed -- by you-- with a little help from your friends here, for less..."
@chris-hornby
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"chris hornby:
Hi, Its along time since I have been on here, but I have decided to become active again. I started by building me a new dulcimer. This on has 6..."
@chris-hornby
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Hi, Its along time since I have been on here, but I have decided to become active again. I started by building me a new dulcimer. This on has 6 strings plus..."
@revdave
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"NateBuildsToys:
It seems to me that since both options are good quality, and you cant actually play or hear either one before buying, it might be best to..."
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Wow, 30 deer in that short a time frame would be a lot even here where we can see deer pretty much daily this time of year. You getting to see deer in a..."
@revdave
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Silverstrings:
RevDave:
Silverstrings:
I own a #58 Deluxe Black Mountain dulcimer with a redwood top and cherry sides and back. It is a sweet dulcimer. I..."
@nate
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"It seems to me that since both options are good quality, and you cant actually play or hear either one before buying, it might be best to pick whichever one..."
@silverstrings
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"RevDave:
Silverstrings:
I own a #58 Deluxe Black Mountain dulcimer with a redwood top and cherry sides and back. It is a sweet dulcimer. I found the dulcimer..."
@davisjames
• 2 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
Posted a new Comment on Deer at Dusk, a work-in-progress :
"Can't help but interject that this is quite different from "moose on the highway at 3 a.m."(Which is a very common event in NL).That said,one of my spookiest..."
@revdave
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Silverstrings:
I own a #58 Deluxe Black Mountain dulcimer with a redwood top and cherry sides and back. It is a sweet dulcimer. I found the dulcimer that you..."
@revdave
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Ken Hulme:
Essential differences? Apple & Oranges!!! EVERYTHING: Internal volume of the body, internal bracing dimensions and locations, plank..."
@revdave
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Wally Venable:
Have you actually played both of them? If you are buying a musical instrument, the sound and the way it fits your playing should be the..."
@silverstrings
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"I own a #58 Deluxe Black Mountain dulcimer with a redwood top and cherry sides and back. It is a sweet dulcimer. I found the dulcimer that you are thinking..."
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Essential differences? Apple & Oranges!!! EVERYTHING: Internal volume of the body, internal bracing dimensions and locations, plank thicknesses,..."
@silverstrings
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"Well, I am a true fan of yours, Jessica. You are an amazing musician. "
@wally-venable
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Have you actually played both of them? If you are buying a musical instrument, the sound and the way it fits your playing should be the deciding factor."
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jessica-comeau: ONLINE: Halloween Ceili Concert, October 31, 6 PM CT on Zoom
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jessica-comeau: ONLINE: Halloween Ceili Concert, October 31, 6 PM CT on Zoom
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
@dusty
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jessica-comeau: ONLINE: Halloween Ceili Concert, October 31, 6 PM CT on Zoom
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jessica-comeau: ONLINE: Halloween Ceili Concert, October 31, 6 PM CT on Zoom
@jessica-comeau
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "ONLINE: Halloween Ceili Concert, October 31, 6 PM CT on Zoom":
Created a new forum topic "ONLINE: Halloween Ceili Concert, October 31, 6 PM CT on Zoom":
"The night of All Hallows Eve has also long been associated with the Irish harvest festival of Samhain. This year, I will celebrate with a concert that tells..."
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"On my regular playlist in the Dulcimore Den!"
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
@revdave
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Differences between two dulcimers":
Created a new forum topic "Differences between two dulcimers":
"I’m looking at one of two different instruments. A Bill Berg #2292 short scale (all walnut), and a Black Mountain #56 in mahogany with an old growth redwood..."
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"Musically and visually, such lovely work, Jessica. "
@jessica-comeau
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"Strumelia:
Lovely song, and your voice is beautiful!
Ben Barr Jr:
Beautiful!
Thank you so much! A baritone dulcimer does appear in the texture of this..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"Beautiful!"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
Liked a youtube item created by @jessica-comeau: Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
"Hi Tina, 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
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @nigel-linden:
Posted a new Comment on @nigel-linden:
"Hi Nigel, 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,..."
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament):
"Lovely song, and your voice is beautiful!"
@jessica-comeau
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new YouTube video:
Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
Jessica Comeau- I Will Never Forget (Elf King's Lament)
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @nigel-linden:
Posted a new Comment on @nigel-linden:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Nigel. It's good to have you aboard. This is a wonderful place to learn about the mountain dulcimer and make friends. I look forward to..."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @nigel-linden:
Posted a new Comment on @nigel-linden:
"Welcome Nigel-linden to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad to have you join. This is a wonderful community of great folks who love the mountain dulcimer...."
@davisjames
• 4 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Pavane 2 experiment.
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Pavane 2 experiment.
@richard-streib
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
Posted a new Comment on @tina-wi:
"Its great to have you join Tina Wi. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here. Hope you enjoy learning. Ask questions..."
@richard-streib
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @glennonsean:
Posted a new Comment on @glennonsean:
"Welcome Glennonsean to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Its great to have you with us. There some here who play noter drone style. Look around and see what..."
@john-petry
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
"Amen Mr Turtle...."
@dusty
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
"@lilley-pad, I would suggest first that you join the Four Equidistant Strings Group here at FOTMD. Peruse what has already been posted, and if you still..."
@john-petry
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
Posted a response to "four string equidistant set-up":
"I don't know the source....might help a bit?"
@robmachin
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: for what its worth
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: for what its worth
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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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Public Domain... or Not?
Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
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For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
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Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
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Scrap/Recycled wood...
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Rosin the Bow!
Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type of...
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For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Virginia Dulcimer Players
Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness
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....
6 string dulcimers
Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
North Carolinians Plus
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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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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Introduce Yourself!
Posted: Tuesday October 22 2024, 4:55 AM
By: @chris hornby
By: @chris hornby
Differences between two...
Posted: Tuesday October 22 2024, 2:00 AM
By: @NateBuildsToys
By: @NateBuildsToys
ONLINE: Halloween Ceili...
Posted: Saturday October 19 2024, 7:54 PM
By: @Jessica Comeau
By: @Jessica Comeau
four string equidistant set-up
Posted: Thursday October 17 2024, 7:21 PM
By: @John Petry
By: @John Petry
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...
Posted: Friday October 4 2024, 3:33 PM
By: @Debi
By: @Debi
Looking fo a NH Pudge Pro
Posted: Thursday October 3 2024, 8:13 PM
By: @Debi
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
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