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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!
After joining, please read the Site Rules before posting. You'll find your very own Member Profile Page by clicking on your name in the links navigation bar across the top of any page..and you'll be all set to join in the fun. Click on different areas and links to get familiar with where things are. Questions about using the new site?- ask them HERE on our site questions forum.
So don't be shy- you've come to exactly the right place to receive or give friendly 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
@repp
• 20 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston:
Hannah at the Springhouse
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston:
Hannah at the Springhouse
@repp
• 20 minutes ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dance of the Fretboard Fae:
Posted a new Comment on Dance of the Fretboard Fae:
"Great performance and one sweet dulcimer"
@repp
• 21 minutes ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @elvensong:
Dance of the Fretboard Fae
Liked a youtube item created by @elvensong:
Dance of the Fretboard Fae
@buttercupvictoria
• 45 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking for a Blue Lion dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Looking for a Blue Lion dulcimer":
"Strumelia:
Ken Hulme:
Well my cousin Bambi's first car was a yellow Corvette with the license plate Bambi. She was 16. :) My current car is a yellow..."
@robin-thompson
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
Posted a response to "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
"So pretty, Kusani! That's one very fortunate player in Richmond! "
@robin-thompson
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @kusani:
Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA
Liked a forum discussions item created by @kusani:
Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA
@robin-thompson
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"That's sweet, Dusty. Music friends are tops! "
@belinda
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"@strumelia
Yes, she is !! I made it for her, it is her St Louis Cardinals outfit -- i made the top out of an infant onesie- ha !"
@kusani
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
Posted a response to "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
"Thanks to all of you. Your help in these forums was/is very instrumental (pun intended) in where I am in my building hobby. The upcoming build, all cedar,..."
@ken-hulme
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
Posted a response to "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
"Beautiful bookmatching and wood choices, Kusani. Having played a couple of yours I just KNOW that has a great sound as well. "
@john-keane
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"Dusty Turtle:
I run a dulcimer group that meets monthly. Today, at the end of our session, just as we were breaking for some snacks, one of our regular..."
@cindy-stammich
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"Elvensong:
Robin Thompson:
FOTMD's own @elvensong tied for fourth place in the mountain dulcimer competition at the Walnut Valley Festival (AKA..."
@strumelia
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"Oh my, is Sugar wearing a tutu? "
@ken-longfield
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
Posted a response to "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
"Wow, very nice looking dulcimer. Someone is getting a beautiful instrument.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"That's great Dusty. Use it well, and yes, don't lose it.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@dusty-turtle
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"I run a dulcimer group that meets monthly. Today, at the end of our session, just as we were breaking for some snacks, one of our regular members gave me a..."
@brian-g
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on O'Carolan's Concerto on Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on O'Carolan's Concerto on Mountain Dulcimer:
"Very nice job, Leo. Thanks for sharing. :)"
@kusani
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
Created a new forum topic "Commissioned Build Going to Richmond, VA":
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@jenniferc
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner:
O'Carolan's Concerto on Mountain Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner:
O'Carolan's Concerto on Mountain Dulcimer
@jenniferc
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
" Thank you all very much! I appreciate all your kind comments. "
@geckostar97
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @jenniferc:
Singvogel Ländler
Liked a youtube item created by @jenniferc:
Singvogel Ländler
@belinda
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"@robin-thompson
Thank you! ❤"
@robin-thompson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"@belinda What a cutie! "
@robin-thompson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Hatmaker Lane:
Posted a new Comment on Hatmaker Lane:
"@Jenniferc Thank you, we're glad it was a good break in your busy morning! "
@robin-thompson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Glory" in all her glory":
Posted a response to ""Glory" in all her glory":
"She's beautiful, John! The buyer's lucky. "
@belinda
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"Our sweet Sugar --"
@strumelia
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson:
Appflutes Dulcimers
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson:
Appflutes Dulcimers
@strumelia
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Glory" in all her glory":
Posted a response to ""Glory" in all her glory":
"Aah... well Galax dulcimers always remind me of the old Civil War iron-clad warships... thus I think of them as 'sea worthy'. I actually named my Galax "The..."
@geckostar97
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @elvensong:
Dance of the Fretboard Fae
Liked a youtube item created by @elvensong:
Dance of the Fretboard Fae
@john-c-knopf
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Glory" in all her glory":
Posted a response to ""Glory" in all her glory":
"Then, Lisa, you'll love the one I working on now! Another Melton Galax dulcimer, but this time all maple except for a spruce top. A real blondie all the..."
@robin-thompson
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @john-c-knopf:
"Glory" in all her glory
Liked a forum discussions item created by @john-c-knopf:
"Glory" in all her glory
@ken-longfield
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
"A very pleasant tune. Thanks for sharing it.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@elvensong
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dance of the Fretboard Fae:
Posted a new Comment on Dance of the Fretboard Fae:
"Ariane: And the winner of the dance contest iiiiiis ... the Fretboard Fae!!! VERY beautiful and with elegant finger artistic ! 😊..."
@elvensong
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
"I got to see this on your Facebook page and I'll repeat how much I love this tune. You have a real ear to what makes a great tune and this really sounds..."
@elvensong
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @jenniferc:
Singvogel Ländler
Liked a youtube item created by @jenniferc:
Singvogel Ländler
@robert-schuler
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf:
"Glory" Cherry Galax
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf:
"Glory" Cherry Galax
@bob
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"Thank you Sheryl! It was such a simple table set-up, but seemed appropriate for my stuff. Maybe next time I will use two tables for more room, with a couple..."
@ken-longfield
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Remember Our Friend Oliver Ogden.":
Posted a response to "Remember Our Friend Oliver Ogden.":
"I think of Oliver often. My wife and enjoyed visiting with him and his wife Sharon. He was a man of many interests. I liked talking about hat making with..."
@bob
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Little Mary:
Posted a new Comment on Little Mary:
"Jack Ferguson: Nice tradition tune, well played!
Thanks Jack! It's a tune I wrote for my daughter, Mary"
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Remember Our Friend Oliver Ogden.":
Posted a response to "Remember Our Friend Oliver Ogden.":
"I'm sure Oliver lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. <3"
@ariane
• yesterday
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
"Wonderful, Jennifer!
Dein Ländler is leiwander! - as Austrian people would say 😊"
@stewart-mccormick
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf:
"Glory" Cherry Galax
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf:
"Glory" Cherry Galax
@stewart-mccormick
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf:
"Glory" Cherry Galax
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf:
"Glory" Cherry Galax
@gordon-hardy
• yesterday
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
Posted a new Comment on Singvogel Ländler:
"Such a pretty tune Jennifer, I did indeed enjoy! Thank you."
@stewart-mccormick
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson:
Appflutes Dulcimers
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson:
Appflutes Dulcimers
@jenniferc
• yesterday
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Hatmaker Lane:
Posted a new Comment on Hatmaker Lane:
" This is really beautiful, Robin. What a nice respite from my busy morning. Thank you! "
@jack-ferguson
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Appflutes Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Appflutes Dulcimers:
"Just introduced, my new Mid-sized, 3 or 4 string, Hour-glass "Travel" Dulcimer. Now available in Cherry, or Walnut. Easy to play 24.5" VSL Scale...."
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Looking for a Blue Lion...
Posted: Sunday September 23 2018, 11:01 AM
By: @ButtercupVictoria
By: @ButtercupVictoria
Commissioned Build Going to...
Posted: Sunday September 23 2018, 10:00 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Sunday September 23 2018, 9:57 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Show Us Your Pets!
Posted: Sunday September 23 2018, 9:06 AM
By: @Belinda Link
By: @Belinda Link
"Glory" in all her glory
Posted: Saturday September 22 2018, 6:17 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Remember Our Friend Oliver...
Posted: Saturday September 22 2018, 11:51 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Harvest Festival 9/15/18 in...
Posted: Saturday September 22 2018, 12:44 AM
By: @Tumbleweed
By: @Tumbleweed
complete list of possible...
Posted: Friday September 21 2018, 10:22 AM
By: @Lois Sprengnether Keel
By: @Lois Sprengnether Keel
Sound Hole Placement
Posted: Thursday September 20 2018, 11:14 PM
By: @Kusani
By: @Kusani
Comprehensive List of...
Posted: Thursday September 20 2018, 5:56 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
What's your favorite...
Posted: Wednesday September 19 2018, 8:42 PM
By: @Ron Gibson
By: @Ron Gibson
Cantilevered Tail/Bridge
Posted: Tuesday September 18 2018, 3:18 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
What's your favorite...
Posted: Tuesday September 18 2018, 12:31 AM
By: @Brian G.
By: @Brian G.
Healthy Living- healthy...
Posted: Sunday September 16 2018, 6:38 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Multiple weather events...
Posted: Sunday September 16 2018, 5:37 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Information about a Change...
Posted: Thursday September 13 2018, 10:08 AM
By: @Bob
By: @Bob
need a case for a 43"...
Posted: Monday September 10 2018, 11:41 PM
By: @JTC111
By: @JTC111
I am SO in over my head!!!
Posted: Sunday September 9 2018, 8:45 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Plastic picks & leather picks
Posted: Saturday September 8 2018, 10:12 AM
By: @Slate Creek Dulcimers
By: @Slate Creek Dulcimers
Eedy Beede octave dulcimer
Posted: Friday September 7 2018, 11:30 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
What Are You Working On?
Posted: Wednesday September 5 2018, 9:09 PM
By: @Jan Potts
By: @Jan Potts
Mercer Museum Zither Replica
Posted: Tuesday September 4 2018, 9:22 PM
By: @Kusani
By: @Kusani
The Ugly Dulcimer - A Story
Posted: Monday September 3 2018, 7:34 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
Hammered Dulcimer Hammers
Posted: Monday September 3 2018, 3:10 PM
By: @robert schuler
By: @robert schuler
Intermediates
Posted: Sunday September 2 2018, 11:20 AM
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By: @tssfulk
Private messaging system...
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By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Do you have a pre 1989...
Posted: Saturday September 1 2018, 2:30 PM
By: @Tricia
By: @Tricia
Hearts Of The Dulcimer...
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By: @Patricia Delich
By: @Patricia Delich
Ben Seymour 26.5 vsl...
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