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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 in 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 player 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. 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.. and you'll be able to join in the fun. Click on different areas and links to get familiar with where things are. Questions about using the site?- ask them HERE . Don't be shy- 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
@salt-springs
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Jean with Gene Bluestein, 1986:
Posted a new Comment on Jean with Gene Bluestein, 1986:
"What a great video!! Thanks for posting it."
@randy-adams
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 10
Liked an events item created by @ken-longfield: Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
Liked an events item created by @ken-longfield: Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
@dan
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"Work in progress, all Maple Dulcimore to be given away at the Gathering.....just got it's last coat of oil."
@jazzc
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "you'll never walk alone tab":
Posted a response to "you'll never walk alone tab":
"Richard Streib:
That is a song still under copyright. You may need to purchase the sheet music and then get someone to do the tab for you. It is available..."
@richard-streib
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "you'll never walk alone tab":
Posted a response to "you'll never walk alone tab":
"That is a song still under copyright. You may need to purchase the sheet music and then get someone to do the tab for you. It is available..."
@jazzc
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "you'll never walk alone tab":
Created a new forum topic "you'll never walk alone tab":
"I play dulcimer for residents in assisted living/memory care, and one of the residents loves to sing You'll never walk alone. I would love to be able to..."
@ken-longfield
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"Wally, will you be doing your workshop on the DulciTab Rule? I think I need a refresher course on how to use mine.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@robin-thompson
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"@randy-adams Wild horses couldn't drag Mark away from our old pups! Happy noting to you in Berea! "
@robin-thompson
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow:
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow:
"Hey, thank you, @kevin-burns! Hope you & yours are well! "
@wally-venable
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"Norma and I are planning to be there.
Glad to have a date announced."
@wally-venable
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 10
Is attending an Event:
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
@randy-adams
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 10
Is attending an Event:
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
@randy-adams
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"Ha! I'll go if Robin and Mark go?"
@robin-thompson
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"That's what I thought, too, @ken-longfield!"
@ken-longfield
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"Gee Randy, I thought you were the Noter Jedi Master. Hope you come to the Gathering.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@dusty-turtle
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Captain O'Kane (O'Carolan):
Posted a new Comment on Captain O'Kane (O'Carolan):
"Sounding great, Val! What a haunting melody."
@randy-adams
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"Is Yodaa going to be there? I want to learn to be a Noter Jedi."
@randy-adams
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Captain O'Kane (O'Carolan)
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Captain O'Kane (O'Carolan)
@ken-hulme
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
"If you google "Don Pedi Youtube" you'll find at least 8 recordings of Don's playing. Notparticularly "instructional videos". The folks who make their..."
@sleepingangel
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Water Is Wide played on Ron Ewing Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on The Water Is Wide played on Ron Ewing Dulcimer:
"Robin Thompson:
Such a pretty arrangement beautifully played, Maria!
thank you so much. "
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Water Is Wide played on Ron Ewing Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on The Water Is Wide played on Ron Ewing Dulcimer:
"Such a pretty arrangement beautifully played, Maria! "
@sleepingangel
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new YouTube video:
The Water Is Wide played on Ron Ewing Dulcimer
The Water Is Wide played on Ron Ewing Dulcimer
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Created a new Group discussion "Jean with Gene Bluestein, 1986":
Created a new Group discussion "Jean with Gene Bluestein, 1986":
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Captain O'Kane (O'Carolan):
Posted a new Comment on Captain O'Kane (O'Carolan):
"Val, everything about this is wonderful! I very much enjoy listening to you. "
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Captain O'Kane (O'Carolan)
Liked a music item created by @macaodha: Captain O'Kane (O'Carolan)
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
"The David Schnaufer instructional video may not be available on YouTube. I think I bought a DVD of it years ago. My memory is that it was put out by..."
@jimmy-g
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
"Thanks all who responded! Dusty, I tried to review the David Schaufner video you suggested, but my attempts at searching got me nowhere. Same for the Don..."
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
"Yep -- what Dan said. Don Pedi is probably THE current master of traditional Fingerdancing. Check out his videoes, how-tos, classes and festival appearances."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow:
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow:
"Thanks, @dulcinina! 27F is cold-- we're cold and still under plenty of snow cover here in our little corner of SE Ohio. Keep warm & happy strumming! :)"
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Night Eyes:
Posted a new Comment on Night Eyes:
"Way cool, Mark. I like hearing mountain dulcimer in various musical settings. "
@dulcinina
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Sally Goodin (Folk Strings):
Posted a new Comment on Sally Goodin (Folk Strings):
"Great job, Dan. Hope you teach your style in Berea this year. Nina"
@dulcinina
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow:
Posted a new Comment on In Knee-Deep Snow:
"Nice job, guys. We just have a dusting now but it's 27 degrees. Alexa says expect a high of 28 today. Nina"
@mark-filler
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Night Eyes:
Posted a new Comment on Night Eyes:
"That picture of me is from the late 70's at an open mic sponsored by Victory Music. That dulcimer was made by Rod Mathison. I no longer have it but I have a..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New biography of David Schnaufer":
Posted a response to "New biography of David Schnaufer":
"A new book about David Schnaufer is a wonderful (and much needed) addition to the body of dulcimer history and knowledge. David was so talented, he..."
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Sally Goodin (Folk Strings):
Posted a new Comment on Sally Goodin (Folk Strings):
"Thank you all!"
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Night Eyes:
Posted a new Comment on Night Eyes:
"Very cool Mark!
I'd really like to know a bit more about the photo of you playing in that newspaper clipping in your avatar.-Tell us all about that..."
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
"I say go to the master, Don Pedi."
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
"If you are Fingerdancing on just the melody string, use whatever combination of fingers in any order that doesn't tie your fingers in knots as you move up..."
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
Posted a response to "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
"Jimmy, there is no single way to do this. What works best for you is what's best.
And I think you are right to work on one thing at a time. Don't think..."
@jimmy-g
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
Created a new forum topic "Fingering in Place of a Noter":
"I’m learning how to play the MD again after many years. I’d like to stop using a noter for the melody and use my fingers as a noter substitute instead. I..."
@randy-adams
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a music item created by @dan: Sally Goodin (Folk Strings)
Liked a music item created by @dan: Sally Goodin (Folk Strings)
@john-c-knopf
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Sally Goodin (Folk Strings):
Posted a new Comment on Sally Goodin (Folk Strings):
"Great stuff, Dan! Love it."
@davisjames
• 2 days ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on "La Laine des Moutons":
Posted a new Comment on "La Laine des Moutons":
"That is lovely!Interestingly I got playing the dulcimer by being at a recording session,not knowing what to use to accompany a French tune"Ma Musette" was..."
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you'll never walk alone tab
Posted: Friday January 21 2022, 7:02 PM
By: @jazzc
By: @jazzc
Fingering in Place of a Noter
Posted: Friday January 21 2022, 6:56 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
New biography of David...
Posted: Thursday January 20 2022, 8:14 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Dulcimer Du Jour
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By: @Don
Why is it called a possum...
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By: @Jon W Harris
Locating Bridge and nut
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By: @Jon W Harris
Playing Slurs
Posted: Monday January 17 2022, 10:31 PM
By: @Jimmy G
By: @Jimmy G
Mystery Dulcimer
Posted: Monday January 17 2022, 3:18 PM
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How do I donate
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Ron Ewing dulcimer thoughts?
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By: @Pipes530
Tips on shipping dulcimers
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