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

Phil Myers
@phil-myers • a minute ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on My Folk Music Memories:
"That's me second from the right in the back row."
John W. McKinstry
@john-w-mckinstry • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
In the Pines
Martin Oesterle
@martin-oesterle • 7 hours ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Quen a omagen da virgen:
"MD_Swede: That was very good! Thank you for posting videos. The first song I learned to play on the dulcimer was "Mes Parents" from your youtube channel...."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 14 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @ksmeadowlark:
"Welcome to FOTMD, KSmeadowlark. It's good to have you aboard.Thank you for teaching music to children and exposing them to the mountain dulcimer. We've got..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 18 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hurricane Helene news?":
"The news media have heavily reported on the storm damage in the NC mountains, but other southeastern states have suffered as well. Keep these folks in prayer..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 19 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @ksmeadowlark:
"Welcome KSMeadowlark to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Thank you for introducing your students to the mountain dulcimer. There is a..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"@john-w-mckinstry , that is something I can really relate to-  I have not planted morning glories by the side of our sunny garage door in about five years...."
Susie
@susie • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"RevDave: Caleb Dan Bennett: You can't have too many flutes I say! lol I have 15. I have a problem.    No, at 15 you're having fun!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 19 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hurricane Helene news?":
"The destruction from Helene and the subsequent flooding has been horrific. So many of the effected communities are completely isolated because of roads..."
MD_Swede
@md-swede • 19 hours ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Quen a omagen da virgen:
"That was very good! Thank you for posting videos. The first song I learned to play on the dulcimer was "Mes Parents" from your youtube channel. Keep up the..."
RevDave
@revdave • 23 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"Caleb Dan Bennett: You can't have too many flutes I say! lol I have 15. I have a problem. "
John W. McKinstry
@john-w-mckinstry • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
":"Heavenly Blue Moment" The other day I walked up the upper deck stairs in search of small tomatoes. When I turned the corner, I was given a "Heavenly Blue..."
Beth T
@beth-t • yesterday • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Many thanks to all of you who have made kind comments about my first video experiment. You have encouraged me to make more. :-)  Any advice re more..."
RevDave
@revdave • yesterday • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "OPINION ON BUILDER":
"Hi, just beginning on dulcimer, but I have years and years of professional experience with fine guitars, boutique electric basses, and minor violin repair. I..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "for what its worth":
"Yes, it's been a great resource. I still use WFRET on an old PC laptop. It's the only program I use on that computer. There is a wealth of information for..."
Ken Hulme
@ken-hulme • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "for what its worth":
"Have been using MIMF for twenty years I think...  They have(or had) the best fret spacing calculator on the planet -- WFRET; The older version (which I still..."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • yesterday • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "for what its worth":
"Just stumbled across this web site.  I thought it may be of some interest to some of you out there. The Musical Instrument Makers Forum   mimf.com"
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Trettondagsmarschen (Thirteen Day March):
"MD_Swede: Nice to hear you playing swedish folk music. Im from Sweden and I have listened on all of your Swedish tunes on  youtube. And I wonder how come..."
MD_Swede
@md-swede • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Trettondagsmarschen (Thirteen Day March):
"Nice to hear you playing swedish folk music. Im from Sweden and I have listened on all of your Swedish tunes on  youtube. And I wonder how come your interest..."
Susie
@susie • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"Yes, High Spirits continues to sell, and their online store is well stocked. I still get their monthly newsletter....all appears normal. My last purchase..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention:
"Well played David."
John W. McKinstry
@john-w-mckinstry • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Beautifully done. Delightful."
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • 2 days ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Is this simply a type of hummel, or something else??:
"Leo Kretzner: Now my main question is, what distinguishes a raffele from a hummel?? Especially the one in the YT video - it doesn't even have the additional..."
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
As Sylvie Was Walking
NateBuildsToys
@nate • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog (Owain Cyfeiliog's Delight)
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog (Owain Cyfeiliog's Delight):
"Loves that!To my ears,it suggests lyrics,it has that lilt."
RobMachin
@robmachin • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 721 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 2"
RobMachin
olddog75
@olddog75 • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Great work Beth, you had my toe tapping the entire time!"
olddog75
@olddog75 • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Strumelia
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention:
"This is so nice to hear and see, David. Keeping the traditions alive and well!"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Lovely!!"
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention:
"Very nice quill work David. You did well. Thanks for sharing. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Robin Thompson
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Robin Thompson
Luigi
@luigi • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Thank you Beth for the great video. It's a big help. ... and now without a capo. I'll try it that way too."
Luigi
@luigi • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
David Bennett
Beth T
@beth-t • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new YouTube video:
Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Soundsoflove
@soundsoflove • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"Roger56: Susie: steve104c: If you look on High Spirits Flutes, you will see he calls them Native American Style flutes. Years ago the American Indians sued..."
Bing Futch
Bing Futch
@bing-futch • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @soundsoflove:
"Great to have you join Soundsoflove. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a wonderful community of active dulcimer enthusiasts. Look around..."
Soundsoflove
@soundsoflove • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"Hello everyone! This message is to find the sound and vibration of music inside and all around you. I'm interested in a High Spirits Nova Double Bass D..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @soundsoflove:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Soundoflove. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions. Ken "The dulcimer sings a..."
Debi
@debi • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New Harmony Pudge Pro Dulcimer for Sale":
"Hi,  I am in possession of a NHD Pudge Pro which I received a back in May 2024.  I am considering selling it due to a problem with arthritis in my left thumb..."

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Beginner players

Beginner players


Are you a brand new player? Join this group and ask all...
OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players

OLD STYLE Drone & Noter...


If you are an avid fan of the older traditional mountain...
Dulcimer Making

Dulcimer Making


A group for those building dulcimers or interested in...
Modern/Chord style Players

Modern/Chord style Players


Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then...
Fingerpicking

Fingerpicking


A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer...
Hymn and Worship Song Players

Hymn and Worship Song Players


a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
The Music Theory Corner

The Music Theory Corner


A Group to talk about Music Theory!
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance

Dulcimer Care & Maintenance


Tips, tricks and techniques to help care for your dulcimer.
Rockin' in the Free World

Rockin' in the Free World


A group for those of you who like to play music not...
Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

Mountain Dulcimer History &...


Share historical information and resources on the...
Technology/Software/Amplifying

Technology/Software/Amplifying


to share info on all aspects of using tech: Amplifying,...
Singing with the Dulcimer

Singing with the Dulcimer


Here's a group for those of us who are interested in...
Arranging/composing for Dulcimers

Arranging/composing for...


A group to discuss creating arrangements of songs and...
Baritone & Bass Dulcimer Players

Baritone & Bass Dulcimer...


A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
Little Dulcimers

Little Dulcimers


Do you play an octave, mini, or traveling dulcimer?
fans of Jean Ritchie

fans of Jean Ritchie


A group for those of us who have been inspired by...
Four-Equidistant Strings

Four-Equidistant Strings


A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
Help Me Learn this Song

Help Me Learn this Song


Need help learning to play a particular song? Let another...
I have extra frets.....

I have extra frets.....


This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2...
Public Domain... or Not?

Public Domain... or Not?


Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
Dulcimer Therapy

Dulcimer Therapy


This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a...
Early & Classical Music

Early & Classical Music


For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
Home Studio Recording

Home Studio Recording


Recording dulcimers, vocals and other instruments in the...
Dulcimer teachers

Dulcimer teachers


Do you teach dulcimer? Are you helping others to learn?
Dulcimer Ancestors

Dulcimer Ancestors


Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks

Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks


Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a...
UK and European Mountain Dulcimers

UK and European Mountain...


A group which hopefully allows players/makers in this...
Box Dulcimers

Box Dulcimers


A group for those who play, make, or admire all types...
Chromatic Dulcimers

Chromatic Dulcimers


For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
Galax Dulcimer Lovers

Galax Dulcimer Lovers


Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
Call the Tune

Call the Tune


"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video...
GIG TALK!

GIG TALK!


Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
Civil War era music

Civil War era music


For discussing music that was played around the time of...
Scrap/Recycled wood Dulcimer Challenge

Scrap/Recycled wood...


A group for those thrifty and creative folk who like to...
Challenged Players

Challenged Players


A meeting place for players dealing with disabilities.
Rosin the Bow!

Rosin the Bow!


Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type of...
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer players

NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer...


For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Virginia Dulcimer Players

Virginia Dulcimer Players


Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness

Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness


A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
California Dulcimer Dreamin'

California Dulcimer Dreamin'


For dulcimer players living in or just visiting California
Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts

Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts


Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
6 string dulcimers

6 string dulcimers


Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
North Carolinians Plus

North Carolinians Plus


The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
Kentucky Dulcimer Players

Kentucky Dulcimer Players


A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
West Virginia players

West Virginia players


A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group

Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...


Florida Dulcimer Players
Pacific Northwest Players

Pacific Northwest Players


For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
FOTMD on the Road

FOTMD on the Road


Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
Missouri Dulcimer Players

Missouri Dulcimer Players


for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
Indiana Players

Indiana Players


Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana!...
North of the Lakes

North of the Lakes


for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players

Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players


For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
AussieTalk!

AussieTalk!


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Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog (Owain Cyfeiliog's Delight)
Malltraeth
Y Lili (The Lilly)
Belle Isle March
Drunken Captain.
Traveling Mercies - a work-in-progress, for PMOTPD
Our Foundling, a work-in-progress
Valse Clog de Peribonka.
Pelargir
The Indian's Lament.
Brown Eyed Janie
On East Mill Street (a work-in-progress)
Misty Mountain Moon
Sweet Yellows and Pinks
She Moved Through the Fair
Ble'r wyt ti'n myned? (Where are you going?)
Pwt ar y Bys
Y Deryn Pur
Recessional
A song for Easter
Natchez Under The Hill
The Fledgling
The Pride of Petravore
Sleep Tight (again)
Napoleon crossing the alps.
Lost Doggie - in honor of Billy Boy
Louie's Schottische.
Road to Beech Grove
Strathspey and Reel.
Peonies in the Field

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Appalachian Dulcimer Museum opening

Appalachian Dulcimer...


Sat Nov 9 2024

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Latest Forum Posts   All

Hurricane Helene news?

Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 7:56 PM
By: @Richard Streib

The Positive Thread...

Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 7:18 PM
By: @Strumelia

Native American Flutes

Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 7:13 PM
By: @Susie

OPINION ON BUILDER

Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 9:08 AM
By: @RevDave

for what its worth

Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 8:25 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

New Harmony Pudge Pro...

Posted: Friday October 4 2024, 3:33 PM
By: @Debi

Looking fo a NH Pudge Pro

Posted: Thursday October 3 2024, 8:13 PM
By: @Debi

Judith Giddings, Rest in Peace

Posted: Thursday October 3 2024, 10:10 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

How Many Dulcimers Do You...

Posted: Wednesday October 2 2024, 1:28 PM
By: @RevDave

amps and dulcimers

Posted: Wednesday October 2 2024, 1:20 PM
By: @RevDave

Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic

Posted: Tuesday October 1 2024, 10:04 PM
By: @cairney

1977 Robert Mize

Posted: Sunday September 29 2024, 5:51 PM
By: @capewavedancer

Got A Mandolin for Christmas

Posted: Saturday September 28 2024, 7:52 PM
By: @dulcillini

The Drifting Thread...

Posted: Friday September 27 2024, 11:03 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

What Are You Working On?

Posted: Thursday September 26 2024, 8:47 AM
By: @Strumelia

How do I put a new posting...

Posted: Wednesday September 25 2024, 9:20 PM
By: @NateBuildsToys

Beede Octave Dulcimer

Posted: Sunday September 22 2024, 5:02 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Jerry Rockwell Short Scale...

Posted: Saturday September 21 2024, 1:47 PM
By: @Cheryl James

Lucy and Woolgrove UK...

Posted: Friday September 20 2024, 2:25 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle

My 40 year old box of...

Posted: Wednesday September 18 2024, 11:45 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

Tennessee music box just...

Posted: Thursday September 12 2024, 3:10 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

Indoor House Plants

Posted: Wednesday September 11 2024, 5:25 AM
By: @akituko

K&K pickup versus LR Baggs...

Posted: Saturday September 7 2024, 5:42 AM
By: @Lilley Pad

Angry internet people, so...

Posted: Wednesday September 4 2024, 9:49 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle

Play Music On The Porch Day...

Posted: Sunday September 1 2024, 3:48 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

RIP Happy Traum

Posted: Sunday September 1 2024, 2:34 PM
By: @robert schuler

History of mountain dulcimer

Posted: Saturday August 31 2024, 9:19 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

Magic Mountain 469-H Dulcimer

Posted: Saturday August 24 2024, 9:20 PM
By: @Salt Springs

String Action

Posted: Wednesday August 21 2024, 9:13 PM
By: @Lilley Pad

Dulcimer Early Original...

Posted: Monday August 19 2024, 4:44 PM
By: @John Petry

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