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
Latest Activity
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Posted a new Comment on Planxty Irwin/Colonel John Irwin - Carolan (1670-1738):
Posted a new Comment on Hemlock Mills - WIP:
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Posted a response to "Strings":
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Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: Planxty Irwin/Colonel John Irwin - Carolan (1670-1738)
Liked a youtube item created by @granto: Cello Suite 1 - Courante - Bach
Posted a new Comment on New Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on New Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Cello Suite 1 - Courante - Bach:
Posted a new Comment on New Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a response to "Strings":
Posted a response to "Strings":
Posted a response to "Strings":
Posted a new Comment on 19th Century Pritchard Dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on New Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on New Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on New Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on New Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on New Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Pictures and Poetry:
Liked a photos item created by @john-w-mckinstry: In child-like play this little turtle came my way.
Posted a new Comment on Willow Garden:
Created a new forum topic "basic music advice from Chick Corea":
Posted a new Comment on Arkansas Traveler on a Stick Dulcimer:
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: The Strawberry Blossom
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Rock the Cradle Fun with Shaker and Clicker
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: The Lambs on the Green Hills
Planxty Irwin/Colonel John Irwin - Carolan (1670-1738)
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Liked a soundcloud item created by @robin-thompson: Hemlock Mills - WIP
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a new Comment on Neck width:
Posted a new Comment on Neck width:
Posted a new Comment on 19th Century Pritchard Dulcimer?:
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a new Comment on Arkansas Traveler on a Stick Dulcimer:
Posted a response to "What's fer dinner?":
Liked a soundcloud item created by @robin-thompson: Hemlock Mills - WIP
Join a Group! All
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...
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 Therapy
This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a...
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...
Public Domain... or Not?
Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
Baritone Dulcimer Players
A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
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...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks
Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a...
Home Studio Recording
Recording dulcimers, vocals and other instruments in the...
Early & Classical Music
For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
Collector's Corner
A group where collectors of antique, vintage, or rare...
Dulcimer Ancestors
Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
Call the Tune
"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video...
Civil War era music
For discussing music that was played around the time of...
GIG TALK!
Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
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...
Rosin the Bow!
Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type...
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness
A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
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...
6 string dulcimers
Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
West Virginia players
A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...
Florida Dulcimer Players
Pacific Northwest Players
For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
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...
Indiana Players
Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana!...
AussieTalk!
For dulcimer players in Australia. -Be sure to create...
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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Latest Forum Posts All
basic music advice from...
By: @Dusty Turtle
The Positive Thread...
By: @Ken Longfield
What's fer dinner?
By: @Robin Thompson
Where have all the...
By: @Strumelia
Steeleye Span & John...
By: @FoundryRat
Legacy Straps Review
By: @Ken Longfield
Richard Troughear MD made...
By: @John C. Knopf
Texas-bound J. E. Thomas...
By: @Strumelia
Zebrawood F# Native...
By: @Susie
How is the COVID-19...
By: @Strumelia
Choosing Your String Gauge
By: @Strumelia
Grant Olson Website
By: @Robin Thompson
Free tabs: More German folk...
By: @Strumelia
Non-Metal Fret Material
By: @Ken Hulme
Blue Lion Dulcimers why so...
By: @Catwheezle
a 1994 Mt Airy jam with Don...
By: @Dusty Turtle
VSL, Tuning and Breaking...
By: @Strumelia
Bridge feet contact area
By: @robert schuler
Archie Smith Bowed Psaltery...
By: @Dusty Turtle
Need Help Identifying two...
By: @Nathina
Introduce Yourself!
By: @Winks
article about world globes...
By: @Venni aka Adrianne
New player / New purchase /...
By: @Spam1977
John Frazier dulcimer
By: @Kevin63
Dolly on mountain dulcimer
By: @Susie
Healthy Living- healthy...
By: @Don Grundy
Balalaika playing video
By: @Venni aka Adrianne
Hearts Of The Dulcimer...
By: @Patricia Delich
FOTMD Chat Room!
By: @Strumelia
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 |
Benjamin Barr |
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