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
@john-c-knopf
• 7 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
"Hello! The generally-accepted spacing between melody strings is 1/8" or so. It can be less, but there's a danger that the strings might touch each other..."
@ggray
• 36 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
Created a new forum topic "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
"Is there an optimum spacing for the two melody strings, or at least a minimum spacing that would avoid the strings vibrating and touching each other? In..."
@ken-longfield
• an hour ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
"I have a Warren May dulcimer which I enjoy playing although I don't play it all that often. It is in the general rotation and not one of my regular players...."
@strumelia
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "(SOLD) Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup":
Posted a response to "(SOLD) Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup":
"Thank you for your donation to FOTMD, Cheryl. That is one gorgeous dulcimer you sold!"
@cheryl-james
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "(SOLD) Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup":
Posted a response to "(SOLD) Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup":
"The dulcimer has sold.
Thank you"
@dusty
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @luigi: Open Night Villingen Germany
Liked a photos item created by @luigi: Open Night Villingen Germany
@richard-streib
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
"Sandra, I had a Warren May dulcimer in the past and loved it. It was set up to play noter drone style. I sold it to a friend. My arthritic wrists and fingers..."
@richard-streib
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @themusicaldabbler:
Posted a new Comment on @themusicaldabbler:
"Glad you joined TheMusicalDabbler. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a very welcoming and friendly community of great folks. Look around..."
@robin-thompson
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @luigi: Open Night Villingen Germany
Liked a photos item created by @luigi: Open Night Villingen Germany
@strumelia
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"It's just awesome."
@davisjames
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 17
Liked a youtube item created by @steveh-2o: Tennessee Music Box - Old Joe Clark
Liked a youtube item created by @steveh-2o: Tennessee Music Box - Old Joe Clark
@davisjames
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: the Yoda Cakewalk This is
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: the Yoda Cakewalk This is
@davisjames
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jingle Bells: a family Thanksgiving gathering
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jingle Bells: a family Thanksgiving gathering
@davisjames
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"Hi Strumelia...thank you(and Robin) for the positive comments.Strumelia,I think it's the mute on the fiddle bridge that's making it sound..."
@themusicaldabbler
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @themusicaldabbler:
Posted a new Comment on @themusicaldabbler:
"Yes, Ken, and thank you! If I had realized my answers to those questions were going directly on my profile, I would have written more carefully I was..."
@strumelia
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
"Sandra if you are asking the general membership for input, you should probably create a new thread in this forum about it:..."
@sandra-hehl
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
"I just got aWarren May dulcimer with a case. What are your experiences with this maker. Do you love it? Feedback appreciated!"
@ken-longfield
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @themusicaldabbler:
Posted a new Comment on @themusicaldabbler:
"Welcome to FOTMD, The Musical Dabbler. It's good to have you aboard. I hope you know that hammered dulcimers and mountain dulcimers are to very different..."
@strumelia
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"P.S. do i hear a recorder or low whistle in there too?"
@strumelia
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: The 4 poster bed.
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: The 4 poster bed.
@strumelia
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"Wow I ADORE this!! Could not be more perfect. Even the fact of four stomps with four poster bed. What a great tune for a fun folk dance. Can't tell you how..."
@strumelia
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1981 Jeremy Seeger Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "1981 Jeremy Seeger Dulcimer ":
"There are many players these days however who look for and love the traditional style of dulcimer and dulcimer playing style. Personally, I hope this..."
@richard-streib
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1981 Jeremy Seeger Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "1981 Jeremy Seeger Dulcimer ":
"Most current day mountain dulcimer players are more interested in an instrument which is built to play chords and or finger pick. Jeremy's dulcimers from the..."
@jud-in-vt
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1981 Jeremy Seeger Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "1981 Jeremy Seeger Dulcimer ":
"Thanks for the comments, everyone. Yes, it's simple and elegant! It seems like this style of dulcimer is not really an in-demand instrument for playing, so..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "(SOLD) Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup":
Posted a response to "(SOLD) Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup":
"What a lovely instrument!"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jingle Bells: a family Thanksgiving gathering
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jingle Bells: a family Thanksgiving gathering
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Passing of John Clark Van Pelt, MD:
Posted a new Comment on Passing of John Clark Van Pelt, MD:
"Hi Jim, I did not see this until just now. I wasn't aware of him or the Downeast Dulcimer group. You just never know all that there is to know.
Ben"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @akacarole:
Posted a new Comment on @akacarole:
"Hi Carol, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @catherine-tretheway:
Posted a new Comment on @catherine-tretheway:
"Hi Catherine, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kayli:
Posted a new Comment on @kayli:
"Hi Kayli, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @don-patrick:
Posted a new Comment on @don-patrick:
"Hi Don, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @sabinafell:
Posted a new Comment on @sabinafell:
"Hi Sabina, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jfox101:
Posted a new Comment on @jfox101:
"Hi J., 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, and..."
@cheryl-james
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "(SOLD) Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup":
Created a new forum topic "(SOLD) Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup":
"Offering a Bonnie Carol - 2001 #321 Koa Dulcimer with Pickup, 1.5 and 8.5 frets installed by Bonnie. Scale length is 25-1/4, sun sound holes, pearloid and..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jfox101:
Posted a new Comment on @jfox101:
"Great to have you join, JFox101. Welcome to the forum. This is a great place to advertise your uncle's dulcimers. Let us know if you need an help to get..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: The 4 poster bed.
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: The 4 poster bed.
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
Posted a new Comment on The 4 poster bed.:
"Jamie, what a cool tune and the stomps make it all even more fun! "
@john-w-mckinstry
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @luigi: Reuben´s Train+Drums
Liked a youtube item created by @luigi: Reuben´s Train+Drums
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jfox101:
Posted a new Comment on @jfox101:
"Welcome to FOTMD, JFox101. It's good to have aboard even if it is only to pass along your uncle's dulcimers. I'm sure you will find good homes for them..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024:
Posted a new Comment on Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024:
"Thank you, Luigi, for sharing your performance at this wonderful event. It looks like everyone was enjoying themselves.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@luigi
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024:
Posted a new Comment on Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024:
"Thanks for the likes and the nice comments. I organized the open night in our folk club and was on stage myself. Unfortunately, I only played one piece with..."
@phil-myers
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @luigi: Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024
Liked a youtube item created by @luigi: Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024
@jeannie
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Confused about strings gauge reccomendations...":
Posted a response to "Confused about strings gauge reccomendations...":
"Second the suggestion to buy a number of single strings and experiment. It's what I did, and while it is a pain at first, it's the easiest way to find what..."
@sabinafell
• 3 days ago
• comments: 325
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you so much for the welcome and the info!"
@sabinafell
• 3 days ago
• comments: 481
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you so much!"
@peter-w
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @luigi: Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024
Liked a youtube item created by @luigi: Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024
@md-swede
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Per, the Blacksmith (Norwegian waltz)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Per, the Blacksmith (Norwegian waltz)
@davisjames
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Per, the Blacksmith (Norwegian waltz)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Per, the Blacksmith (Norwegian waltz)
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Optimum spacing for the two...
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