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Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer is the most active and extensive online site for Appalachian Mountain Dulcimers and players on the internet today. 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!
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Latest Activity
@ken-hulme
• a minute ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jam chord progressions ":
Posted a response to "Jam chord progressions ":
"I'll bet those are the same chord progressions that guitar players use when playing accompaniment rather than melody.
Knowing those progressions would..."
@jimmy-lamar
• an hour ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on Half way into a TMB ...:
Posted a new Comment on Half way into a TMB ...:
"BP,
Good luck on the build. I think that will be a project for me down the road, but I have other projects to complete first. Looking forward to some photos."
@don-grundy
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Jam chord progressions ":
Created a new forum topic "Jam chord progressions ":
"Are there chord progressions I should know for jams?"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 17
Liked a music item created by @robin-clark:
Gwahoddiad - ID Stamper dulcimer
Liked a music item created by @robin-clark:
Gwahoddiad - ID Stamper dulcimer
@john-c-knopf
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Gwahoddiad - ID Stamper dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Gwahoddiad - ID Stamper dulcimer:
"Beautifully played, Robin! That's the tune of the old hymn "I Hear Thy Welcome Voice". I have sung it occasionally in church. It's a very pretty melody,..."
@steven-berger
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What's your favorite mournful, spooky, or lonesome song to play?":
Posted a response to "What's your favorite mournful, spooky, or lonesome song to play?":
""Little Margret", "The House Carpenter" - spooky
"Old Black Joe", "The Wreck of the C&O" - mournful
"
@robin-clark
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Gwahoddiad - ID Stamper dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Gwahoddiad - ID Stamper dulcimer:
"Thanks everyone for your comments
Irene - I do want to produce some more videos but I have to say I find them logistically very difficult to do. This..."
@ken-hulme
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
"Jimmy -- You could, I suppose. "
@irene
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Gwahoddiad - ID Stamper dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Gwahoddiad - ID Stamper dulcimer:
"WOW, loved that sound!! I'd love to SEE you playing this instrument. I looked at all the photos twice and you've done a lovely job of restoring it. I also..."
@irene
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss:
Posted a new Comment on Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss:
"I liked this one and it's a happy tune...wanna get up and dance. yep. thanks. aloha, irene"
@irene
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 46
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering -(KY):
"Hi there folks, There is a weird sign up form and asking if they can have access to my everything google....accounts and such. So I didn't sign up that way...."
@robin-thompson
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ravenmadd-garcia:
thank you Strum!
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ravenmadd-garcia:
thank you Strum!
@bob
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
"He's very patient and focuses very well on details. I know your compliments will sure give him some enthusiasm for new projects with dad- thanks Greg"
@greg-gunner
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
"If it was my dulcimer that he helped build, he did a wonderful job. It sounds as good as it looks. Young Christian has a future as a luthier. And what a..."
@ken-longfield
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lucky Diamond Dulcimer for sale":
Posted a response to "Lucky Diamond Dulcimer for sale":
"You're welcome, Linda. Whoever buys it will have a nice instrument. It is really wonderful to use as a noter/drone dulcimer.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a..."
@bob
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
"Banjimer: Bob, is that dulcimer #40 (Walnut/Butternut) that is enjoying its new home in Michigan or a new one that you and Christian are currently..."
@bob
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
"Steven Berger: "Bob & Son Dulcimers"!
Wouldn't that be awesome!!"
@linda2
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lucky Diamond Dulcimer for sale":
Posted a response to "Lucky Diamond Dulcimer for sale":
"Thanks for the endorsement, Ken! It IS a nice dulcimer :)"
@skip
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
"You might be able to get a corian sample from a Home Depot/Lowes and make one. "
@ken-longfield
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Lucky Diamond Dulcimer for sale":
Posted a response to "Lucky Diamond Dulcimer for sale":
"That's a nice dulcimer. Diamond dulcimers are big. I had one in my shop for repair a couple of years ago, but it was a six-string model. I suggested to the..."
@hoodoo
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on John Hardy:
Posted a new Comment on John Hardy:
"Thanks for the kind words. He doesn't mind the banjo or the dulcimer, but it drives him nuts when I play the harmonica (barks like mad etc)"
@greg-gunner
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
"Bob, is that dulcimer #40 (Walnut/Butternut) that is enjoying its new home in Michigan or a new one that you and Christian are currently building?"
@steven-berger
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on John Hardy:
Posted a new Comment on John Hardy:
"Nice playing, Hoodoo! Looks like your dog is a fan, too!"
@randy-adams
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 46
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering -(KY):
"This looks like fun! I'd like to go if I feel like it when the time comes to leave."
@steven-berger
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
Posted a new Comment on A Young Builder:
""Bob & Son Dulcimers"!"
@jimmy-lamar
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
"Ken Hulme: Jimmy -- Those StewMac bone bridges aren't nearly large enough for a Hughes kit. Those kits have a 3/4" tall fretboard that does not run full..."
@dulcimer-dave
• yesterday
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on To Drive the Cold Winter Away:
Posted a new Comment on To Drive the Cold Winter Away:
"Simply beautiful and a gorgeous dulcimer too!
"
@strumelia
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Books and Strings:
Posted a new Comment on Books and Strings:
"Nice collection of beauties!
Obviously no cats live there.
That tilted pile of books hanging over the guitar makes me nervous though. =8-o"
@linda2
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Lucky Diamond Dulcimer for sale":
Created a new forum topic "Lucky Diamond Dulcimer for sale":
"Selling a 1975 Lucky Diamond dulcimer! This is a large dulcimer, about 44” and the VSL is 28” give or take. Has a big sound as well. Beautiful hand carved..."
@strumelia
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia:
NOTICE: Forum/Group consolidations
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia:
NOTICE: Forum/Group consolidations
@dulcinina
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Books and Strings:
Posted a new Comment on Books and Strings:
"Nice. A picture of my room with dulcimers would be called "Mess and Strings." Nina"
@geckostar97
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson:
Scottish thistles for a Scottish tune
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson:
Scottish thistles for a Scottish tune
@glenda-hubbard
• yesterday
• comments: 7
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
Isabella (Original Aolian Tune)
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
Isabella (Original Aolian Tune)
@glenda-hubbard
• yesterday
• comments: 8
Liked a group discussions item created by @ravenmadd-garcia:
any tips on making a replacement bridge
Liked a group discussions item created by @ravenmadd-garcia:
any tips on making a replacement bridge
@stewart-mccormick
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a photos item created by @blove:
Books and Strings
Liked a photos item created by @blove:
Books and Strings
@jeffrey-charles-foster
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sad News":
Posted a response to "Sad News":
"Ken Longfield:
Friends, I just received word that Mike Slone who worked with the Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming in Hindman, KY died. I copied this from the..."
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
"Jimmy -- Those StewMac bone bridges aren't nearly large enough for a Hughes kit. Those kits have a 3/4" tall fretboard that does not run full length. The..."
@hoodoo
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
Isabella (Original Aolian Tune)
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
Isabella (Original Aolian Tune)
@jeffrey-charles-foster
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"Robin Thompson:
Pets are family! They sure are Robin Thompson"
@jimmy-lamar
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where Is The Builders’ Forum?":
Posted a response to "Where Is The Builders’ Forum?":
"Thanks Skipper, I just read Strummy’s memo."
@jimmy-lamar
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia:
NOTICE: Forum/Group consolidations
Liked a forum discussions item created by @strumelia:
NOTICE: Forum/Group consolidations
@skip
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where Is The Builders’ Forum?":
Posted a response to "Where Is The Builders’ Forum?":
"It's been combined with the builders group."
@jimmy-lamar
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
Posted a new Comment on any tips on making a replacement bridge :
"May I suggest a bone bridge available from Stewart McDonald luthier supplies. I think that bone does a better job of transferring the tone of the strings. If..."
@jimmy-lamar
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Where Is The Builders’ Forum?":
Created a new forum topic "Where Is The Builders’ Forum?":
"Has the builders’ forum been discontinued?"
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @hoodoo:
Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss
Liked a music item created by @hoodoo:
Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss
@sheryl-st-clare
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "My First String Change....Whew!!":
Posted a response to "My First String Change....Whew!!":
"Kusani:
Dusty Tutle: "As you found out, it can be hard to keep the loop ends on until there is enough tension on the string." I use a set of needle nose..."
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Jam chord progressions
Posted: Thursday January 17 2019, 3:52 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
What's your favorite...
Posted: Thursday January 17 2019, 6:12 AM
By: @Steven Berger
By: @Steven Berger
Lucky Diamond Dulcimer for...
Posted: Wednesday January 16 2019, 8:26 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Sad News
Posted: Tuesday January 15 2019, 8:16 PM
By: @jeffrey charles foster
By: @jeffrey charles foster
Show Us Your Pets!
Posted: Tuesday January 15 2019, 7:20 PM
By: @jeffrey charles foster
By: @jeffrey charles foster
Where Is The Builders’ Forum?
Posted: Tuesday January 15 2019, 7:18 PM
By: @Jimmy Lamar
By: @Jimmy Lamar
My First String...
Posted: Tuesday January 15 2019, 6:48 PM
By: @Sheryl St. Clare
By: @Sheryl St. Clare
NOTICE: Forum/Group...
Posted: Monday January 14 2019, 4:51 PM
By: @Bob
By: @Bob
FolkRoots baritone...
Posted: Sunday January 13 2019, 8:49 PM
By: @James Phillips
By: @James Phillips
thank you Strum!
Posted: Sunday January 13 2019, 6:49 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Musical Traditions Dulcimer...
Posted: Sunday January 13 2019, 2:30 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Do you have a pre 1989...
Posted: Wednesday January 9 2019, 11:55 PM
By: @Patricia Delich
By: @Patricia Delich
Zither pins
Posted: Wednesday January 9 2019, 6:50 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
What songs were you taught...
Posted: Wednesday January 9 2019, 8:57 AM
By: @Jim Yates
By: @Jim Yates
Inexpensive short dulcimer
Posted: Tuesday January 8 2019, 10:32 PM
By: @Dulcimer Dave
By: @Dulcimer Dave
Dulcimers in books & films
Posted: Tuesday January 8 2019, 10:17 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
Narrow waisted hourglass shape
Posted: Tuesday January 8 2019, 8:55 PM
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By: @Lisa
Viewing Attached photos...
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By: @Dusty Turtle
Newbie questions - noter...
Posted: Sunday January 6 2019, 7:01 PM
By: @Pondoro
By: @Pondoro
Happy Birthday to Jim...
Posted: Sunday January 6 2019, 8:28 AM
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By: @Black Dog Bess
Introduce Yourself!
Posted: Saturday January 5 2019, 2:54 PM
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By: @Ken Hulme
“Shinga Shing Shinga Shing...
Posted: Saturday January 5 2019, 8:17 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Wanted: Randy Wilkinson tab...
Posted: Saturday January 5 2019, 7:54 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
what was your first song on...
Posted: Monday December 31 2018, 10:36 AM
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By: @Jimmy Lamar
What do we call it?
Posted: Monday December 31 2018, 9:01 AM
By: @Benjamin W Barr Jr
By: @Benjamin W Barr Jr
The Positive Thread...
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By: @Glenda Hubbard
By: @Glenda Hubbard
Happy Christmas To All
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By: @tssfulk
By: @tssfulk
Got my dulcimer!
Posted: Thursday December 27 2018, 8:34 AM
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By: @Pondoro
Attention Ledford owners.
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