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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
@paderau
• an hour ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
"Hello from Winfield! Thank you all for the warm welcome! It appears I've fallen for the MD. I'm 50, and after having been a nurse for 25 years, and catching..."
@nate
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt:
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt:
"This is awesome. The tone is so full."
@nate
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
@richard-streib
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
"Glad you joined, Paderau. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Please ask if..."
@richard-streib
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @darksoulblueeye:
Posted a new Comment on @darksoulblueeye:
"Glad you joined DarkSoulBlueEye. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. You have come to the right place to learn most anything about the mountain..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @darksoulblueeye:
Posted a new Comment on @darksoulblueeye:
"Hi Dark Soul, 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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
"Hi Padreau, 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..."
@alex-lubet
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Waves by Iris Shiraishi:
Posted a new Comment on Waves by Iris Shiraishi:
"Thanks, Robin, more to come."
@molly-mccurdy
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
"Thank you, gentlemen. I appreciate your input."
@nate
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a group discussions item created by @alex-lubet: Waves by Iris Shiraishi
Liked a group discussions item created by @alex-lubet: Waves by Iris Shiraishi
@dusty
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: The Leather-Winged Bat
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: The Leather-Winged Bat
@cindy-stammich
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Deep Blue Sea:
Posted a new Comment on Deep Blue Sea:
"Sad but beautiful!"
@cindy-stammich
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Cascade:
Posted a new Comment on Cascade:
"Beautiful music and really neat photos!"
@cindy-stammich
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt:
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt:
"One of my all-time favorite hymns and it sounds wonderful on this instrument! Simply beautiful!"
@cindy-stammich
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on The Leather-Winged Bat:
Posted a new Comment on The Leather-Winged Bat:
"John what a fun song with plenty of fun illustrations! This is another song that I had not heard of, and it is so much fun hearing these old - new to me..."
@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
"Those prices seem fair. McSpadden does excellent quality work, and their dulcimers hold their value pretty well. I've owned a couple of all-walnut..."
@jack-ferguson
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Appflutes Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Appflutes Dulcimers:
"Cherry top, walnut body, rosewood over walnut freboard and tuning head. Onboard electric with active Belcat UK-2000 preamp and piezo under bridge mic."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
"Molly, I agree with Richard although if you put it on an auction site it could go for more. It could go for less, too.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@phil-myers
• yesterday
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
"Thanks Homer and Dulcifiddler!"
@richard-streib
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
"Not seeing it and based on your description I would think in the neighborhood of $300 to $350. Over the years I have purchased two different McSpadens which..."
@molly-mccurdy
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
Created a new forum topic "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
"Hi, my friends.
I’m trying to answer a question for which I don’t know the answer. How can I find out how much a McSpadden solid walnut hourglass dulcimer is..."
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
@dan
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
@jack-ferguson
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
Amazing Grace on 8-string Standard-Bass Scheitholt
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Waves by Iris Shiraishi:
Posted a new Comment on Waves by Iris Shiraishi:
"Such a wonderful composition and your pairing is just right! "
@alex-lubet
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Created a new Group discussion "Waves by Iris Shiraishi":
Created a new Group discussion "Waves by Iris Shiraishi":
"This piece was composed for me by my wife Iris Shiraishi, who joins me on percussion. The percussion is optional, but the piece is much better with it."
Rockin' in the Free World
Rockin' in the Free World
@alex-lubet
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Thanks again, Nate. The tunes I've posted actually use pretty standard tunings, DAc and DAD with a first fret capo. I'll be sending some others with more..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
Posted a new Comment on @paderau:
"Welcome to FOTMD Paderau. It's good to have you aboard. Let us know if we can help you any way as you continue on your dulcimer journey. I look forward to..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @darksoulblueeye:
Posted a new Comment on @darksoulblueeye:
"Welcome to FOTMD DarkSoulBlueEye. The folks here are ready to help you along as you begin your dulcimer journey. Let us know if you have any questions. I..."
@pux0r3
• 2 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:
"I probably should circle back around. I did get a dulcimette from Ron Ewing, and absolutely love it.
I got it with all doubled courses, which has made it my..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @dulcifiddler:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcifiddler:
"No, I'm not anywhere near Tulsa. I live in central Pennsylvania. I've been the Woody Guthrie Center a couple of times though.
Ken
The dulcimer sings a sweet..."
@dulcifiddler
• 2 days ago
• comments: 345
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you, Richard. I'm learning more every day! Glad to be here."
@dulcifiddler
• 2 days ago
• comments: 508
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you, Ken. Are you in the Tulsa area? I noticed the reference to the Woody Guthrie gig. "
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
"The community work being done in Hindman is treasure! I'm happy for all the folks who have worked toward this day and, of course, Mike Slone came to mind...."
@dulcifiddler
• 2 days ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
Posted a new Comment on Be Thou My Vision:
"The bass strings really add depth! Nicely done! "
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
"Thanks for posting this, Robin.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
@dulcifiddler
• 2 days ago
• comments: 587
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you Ben, for the welcome! "
@nate
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Very true Alex!
I find that many combinations of root notes tend to just make things more confusing, which is a fun opportunity to find something new.
Most..."
@nate
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
@john-c-knopf
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
"What a wonderful time to celebrate the long (and bumpy) history of a truly magical place! The music and speeches were inspiring. I wish I could have been..."
@alex-lubet
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Thanks again, Nate. I have three dulcimers, one of which cost me $20, is on loan, and I may never see again. I keep three strings on one, four on the..."
@nate
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Personally, i have a massive pile of strings and quite a few dulcimers(8 at the moment), so I often experiment with different string gauge combinations, each..."
@alex-lubet
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Thanks, Nate. With only one exception, all the tunings I've used go low to high, which would eliminate some of those possibilities. The only exception was..."
@nate
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"If each string can be tuned down 3 steps or up 2 steps, that is 6 possible notes per string, which I think amounts to 1200 possible combinations on a 4..."
@homer-ross
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @daniel-crommie: Sweetheart Waltz
Liked a music item created by @daniel-crommie: Sweetheart Waltz
@homer-ross
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
Liked a group discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication
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Price estimate on old dulcimer
Posted: Thursday June 19 2025, 1:03 AM
By: @Molly McCurdy
By: @Molly McCurdy
New to the group, several...
Posted: Wednesday June 18 2025, 11:51 AM
By: @Alex_Lubet
By: @Alex_Lubet
Are string breaks dangerous?
Posted: Monday June 16 2025, 10:12 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Tuning my new Dulcimer
Posted: Saturday June 14 2025, 10:11 PM
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By: @calvin
Replacing wood tuners
Posted: Saturday June 14 2025, 7:04 AM
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By: @Richard Streib
Brass instruments
Posted: Thursday June 12 2025, 6:00 PM
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Introduce Yourself!
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By: @Robin Thompson
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larry Barringer
Posted: Thursday June 5 2025, 12:52 PM
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By: @calvin
WANTED: Blue Lion teardrop
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Just String info.
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storing an instrument
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Jim Good dulcimer
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Gary Gallier Dulcimer
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By: @John Pettreemusic
six string Dulcimer
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John Stockard Dulcimer
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