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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!
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Latest Activity
@robin-thompson
• 36 minutes ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Waltzing With Wildflowers:
Posted a new Comment on Waltzing With Wildflowers:
"Ohio's filled with wildflowers and I love seeing them-- even the ones lots of people want to kill from their yards! You've given the flowers a good tune! "
@robin-thompson
• 39 minutes ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Happy Grasshopper:
Posted a new Comment on Happy Grasshopper:
"A nice tune to mark grasshopper season! Beats a plague of locusts, perhaps? :) Well played, Bigskywild! "
@david-bennett
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion ""Sunday Sunrise" video series":
Created a new Group discussion ""Sunday Sunrise" video series":
@rich-d
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Like new Blue Lion RTD FH for sale":
Posted a response to "Like new Blue Lion RTD FH for sale":
"@shan2130 yes the dulcimer is still looking for a good home.......you can email me directly at rjssteakhouse@hotmail.com if interested.....thanks"
@shan2130
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Like new Blue Lion RTD FH for sale":
Posted a response to "Like new Blue Lion RTD FH for sale":
"Is this dulcimer sold?
"
@dusty-turtle
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "FUNNY songs you sing & play on your dulcimer":
Posted a response to "FUNNY songs you sing & play on your dulcimer":
"@butch-ross, you're just gonna have to change the lyrics. "Old enough to retire but I'm still a waiter/'Cause I like singing folk songs."
By the way, I..."
@butch-ross
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dad tuning":
Posted a response to "Dad tuning":
"strothers.com has a string gauge calculator that's really useful. I like heavier strings, so I usually add 2 to whatever it gives me (so if it's .010 then I..."
@butch-ross
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "FUNNY songs you sing & play on your dulcimer":
Posted a response to "FUNNY songs you sing & play on your dulcimer":
"I used to play This Song all the time, but I stopped 'cuz I'm so clearly not even close to 35 anymore.
"
@janis-lewman
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
"Just joining this group...not sure why I never noticed it before. I'm southeast of Indpls. Struggling to make left hand fingers go where they should when..."
@john-gribble
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What In The World Is This?":
Posted a response to "What In The World Is This?":
"It has the look of a 1970s kit, like those sold by Here, Inc. "
@john-c-knopf
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What In The World Is This?":
Posted a response to "What In The World Is This?":
"Looks almost like a DSO to me."
@ken-hulme
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What In The World Is This?":
Posted a response to "What In The World Is This?":
"That sure is a LOOOONG tuning head!"
@john-keane
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
"Thanks Marg! We are having a great time!"
@fatcat
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Challenged Players:
Posted a new Comment on Challenged Players:
"Thank you all for these great suggestions. I missed your replies somehow. (I am still trying to learn how to get around on this site. I can't spend very much..."
@dan-evans
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music :
Posted a new Comment on Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music :
"thnx @Steven-Berger"
@dan-evans
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music :
Posted a new Comment on Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music :
"thnx @Marg
"
@mikemullen1
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Blarney pilgrim":
Posted a response to "Blarney pilgrim":
"I found the sheet music for The Blarney Pilgrim on Slowplayers.org (The link to the tune is below)http://slowplayers.org/2014/05/05/blarney-pilgrim-g/I..."
@steven-berger
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What In The World Is This?":
Posted a response to "What In The World Is This?":
"Nice looking dulcimer, Phroedrick. I think it's the maker's LAST name that's partially ripped from the label. Also, it seems he/she may have built other..."
@irene
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music
@marg
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
"Good going to all the players, they are doing very well. I hope they are enjoying themselves."
@marg
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music :
Posted a new Comment on Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music :
"Very nice and the history of the boats and the canal is very interesting.
Again, beautifully played"
@phroedrick
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "What In The World Is This?":
Created a new forum topic "What In The World Is This?":
"I picked up a dulcimer a bit ago that I thought was going to be larger; the description incorrectly listed the length. This one that is about 80% as tall as..."
@yeahsureok
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Blarney pilgrim":
Created a new forum topic "Blarney pilgrim":
"Does anyone know if there are tabs or sheet music available for the old irish folk tune Blarney Pilgrim?"
@dan
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music
@steven-berger
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music :
Posted a new Comment on Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music :
"Nice film, Dan, and nice music to go with it!"
@salt-springs
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
"Thanks, Ken......that is a great reminder........your website is outstanding, in fact I have used some of those recipes in days gone by. I looked for a..."
@dan-evans
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new YouTube video:
Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music
Narrowboat film with trad. dulcimer music
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
"Saltsprings! Look around and see if there's a Produce Co-op in your area. We get 98% of our veggies these days from the SWFL Produce Co-op. Great quality..."
@john-keane
• 2 days ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
"Thank y'all so much for the kind words! The important thing is that we are having fun doing what we do!"
@ariane
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Härjedalsschottis:
Posted a new Comment on Härjedalsschottis:
"Very lively and rhythmically played - sehr schönes Stück super gespielt!"
@ariane
• 2 days ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
"Congratulations for this project, for you and these talented young dulcimer players - I am looking forward to the next video"
@ariane
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Oravan Pesä - a Finnish folk song:
Posted a new Comment on Oravan Pesä - a Finnish folk song:
"Thank you very much, Gordon and Steven - for your kind comment."
@steven-berger
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on As I Was Going to Yellowstone:
Posted a new Comment on As I Was Going to Yellowstone:
"Funny song! I like it...can relate!"
@steven-berger
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @bigskywild: As I Was Going to Yellowstone
Liked a music item created by @bigskywild: As I Was Going to Yellowstone
@mansker
• 2 days ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
Posted a new Comment on Project: Folk Strings!:
"John-greatly impressed by these young folks and their fluid rhythm in such a short span.
Compliments to them and a great reflection upon their teacher...."
@salt-springs
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
"Nice.........my cooking is going down the drain. In fact, it has become pathetic...However, this little note might just get me back on track. The big..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
"Tomatoes are gearing down. We had big tomato & bacon sandwiches on sesame hamburger buns for dinner. I like mine with mayo spread on the buns, Brian..."
@salt-springs
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Aaron O'Rourke's new Fingerstyle Dulcimer :
Posted a new Comment on Aaron O'Rourke's new Fingerstyle Dulcimer :
"Wow! I just listened to some your dulcimers, both nylon and steel string......amazing, glorious........and by the way, what a great website you have!"
@bob-stephens
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Aaron O'Rourke's new Fingerstyle Dulcimer :
Posted a new Comment on Aaron O'Rourke's new Fingerstyle Dulcimer :
"Dusty,
That is figured myrtle. It's often used on flamenco guitars. Aaron likes it with a Sitka Spruce soundboard, but it also works well with Western..."
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Aaron O'Rourke's new Fingerstyle Dulcimer :
Posted a new Comment on Aaron O'Rourke's new Fingerstyle Dulcimer :
"Yeah, I've been listening to Aaron play these gems and have put one on the top of my wish list. Unfortunately, I am about to get a new car, new HVAC unit,..."
@salt-springs
• 2 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @bigskywild: As I Was Going to Yellowstone
Liked a music item created by @bigskywild: As I Was Going to Yellowstone
@steven-berger
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Waltzing With Wildflowers:
Posted a new Comment on Waltzing With Wildflowers:
"Nice tune!"
@bill-in-nm
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "FUNNY songs you sing & play on your dulcimer":
Posted a response to "FUNNY songs you sing & play on your dulcimer":
"For some dumb reason, I really like "Froggy Went A'Courtin"."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Conversation with Kendra Ward":
Posted a response to "Conversation with Kendra Ward":
"Kendra is a great player-- of both mountain and hammered dulcimers! I really enjoyed the interview and photos. She is a great source of information because..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on The Lazy Lamar:
Posted a new Comment on The Lazy Lamar:
"A lovely tune. The Lamar Valley must be a lovely place. "
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on It's a Bear Jam!:
Posted a new Comment on It's a Bear Jam!:
"It sounds as though the bears and all enjoyed the jam! :) Nicely done. "
@bob-stephens
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Aaron O'Rourke's new Fingerstyle Dulcimer :
Posted a new Comment on Aaron O'Rourke's new Fingerstyle Dulcimer :
"Jan,
Aaron has been posting songs played on the nylon string instrument for his Patreon supporters. For a mere $5/month you could be following his journey..."
@steven-berger
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Conversation with Kendra Ward":
Posted a response to "Conversation with Kendra Ward":
"Great interview, Redmando! I had the pleasure of meeting Kendra and Bob at the Traditional Dulcimore Gathering in Berea, Ky in May. Kendra brought some of..."
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Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
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Like new Blue Lion RTD FH...
Posted: Wednesday September 18 2019, 4:40 PM
By: @Rich D
By: @Rich D
FUNNY songs you sing & play...
Posted: Wednesday September 18 2019, 12:30 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Dad tuning
Posted: Wednesday September 18 2019, 11:19 AM
By: @Butch Ross
By: @Butch Ross
What In The World Is This?
Posted: Wednesday September 18 2019, 8:42 AM
By: @John Gribble
By: @John Gribble
Blarney pilgrim
Posted: Wednesday September 18 2019, 1:03 AM
By: @mikemullen1
By: @mikemullen1
Healthy Living- healthy...
Posted: Tuesday September 17 2019, 7:35 AM
By: @Salt Springs
By: @Salt Springs
Conversation with Kendra Ward
Posted: Monday September 16 2019, 2:39 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Folkcraft Dulcimer for Sale
Posted: Sunday September 15 2019, 7:08 PM
By: @Kevin R.
By: @Kevin R.
Play Music On The Porch Day...
Posted: Friday September 13 2019, 7:27 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Introduce Yourself!
Posted: Friday September 13 2019, 5:19 PM
By: @pattyfromor
By: @pattyfromor
Value of this instrument or...
Posted: Thursday September 12 2019, 10:55 PM
By: @waynebergman
By: @waynebergman
Homemade Capo
Posted: Thursday September 12 2019, 5:19 PM
By: @Kevin Keating
By: @Kevin Keating
How to change my profile...
Posted: Thursday September 12 2019, 12:47 PM
By: @tpatts
By: @tpatts
Remembering 9/11
Posted: Thursday September 12 2019, 11:48 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
What’s your favourite...
Posted: Thursday September 12 2019, 10:57 AM
By: @whateversusan
By: @whateversusan
David Honea dulcimer with...
Posted: Tuesday September 10 2019, 7:55 PM
By: @Geckostar97
By: @Geckostar97
Tabs or chords for “Only You”
Posted: Tuesday September 10 2019, 2:50 PM
By: @Molly McCurdy
By: @Molly McCurdy
Walnut Thomas with possum...
Posted: Tuesday September 10 2019, 1:18 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Dulcimer Maker ID
Posted: Tuesday September 10 2019, 11:02 AM
By: @steve c.
By: @steve c.
Removing a fretboard
Posted: Tuesday September 10 2019, 7:58 AM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
Show Us Your Pets!
Posted: Monday September 9 2019, 10:31 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
How do I post in the Photos...
Posted: Sunday September 8 2019, 11:53 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Edsel Martin Dulcimer for Sale
Posted: Sunday September 8 2019, 9:54 AM
By: @Victoria
By: @Victoria
Conversation with John Crocker
Posted: Saturday September 7 2019, 9:34 AM
By: @Salt Springs
By: @Salt Springs
Dulcimer by John Hedrick $550
Posted: Thursday September 5 2019, 7:06 PM
By: @Sharon Porter
By: @Sharon Porter
Tuning for a 4 Equidistant...
Posted: Wednesday September 4 2019, 5:42 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Wednesday September 4 2019, 12:21 PM
By: @dulcinina
By: @dulcinina
Using a strap
Posted: Monday September 2 2019, 10:11 PM
By: @FoundryRat
By: @FoundryRat
Conversation with Butch Ross
Posted: Sunday September 1 2019, 11:50 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Contra dancing :)
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By: @Marlene Powell
By: @Marlene Powell
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