Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer!
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
@dulcimerjones
• 39 minutes ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Samanthra:
Posted a new Comment on Samanthra:
"That was a great tune, wonderfully played. Did you play that with a noter?"
@ken-hulme
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chinese Dulcimer Or Yangqin In Question And Setup":
Posted a response to "Chinese Dulcimer Or Yangqin In Question And Setup":
"Your "chessmen" are Floating Bridges..."
@jim-fawcett
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Streets of Laredo/Red River Valley Medley:
Posted a new Comment on Streets of Laredo/Red River Valley Medley:
"Thanks everyone for your kind comments.
"
@robin-thompson
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Hatmaker Lane-guitar & lap dulcimer CAUTION: loud dog:
Posted a new Comment on Hatmaker Lane-guitar & lap dulcimer CAUTION: loud dog:
"Thank you, Barb, we're glad you enjoyed it! "
@marg
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chinese Dulcimer Or Yangqin In Question And Setup":
Posted a response to "Chinese Dulcimer Or Yangqin In Question And Setup":
"The dulcimer group I play with has someone who has been playing the hammered dulcimer for years, I forwarded your info to him. It is a beautiful instrument,..."
@infinity327
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Chinese Dulcimer Or Yangqin In Question And Setup":
Created a new forum topic "Chinese Dulcimer Or Yangqin In Question And Setup":
"Greetings Everyone ~I have been very interested in the hammered dulcimer. In particular the Chinese dulcimer or yangqin versions/types, and just recently I..."
@charles-thomas
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Summer Storm:
Posted a new Comment on Summer Storm:
"This was played on a Tom Yocky dulcimer named "Artist". The little critter on the right is a wood carving by Francisco Hernandez Cruz from Oaxaca Mexico."
@bob
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Carry Case":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Carry Case":
"Thanks Steven- "July" needs to be as comfortable (and safe) as possible- it's a long trip to her Texas home "
@strumelia
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked @bucko-futreal's youtube:
electric dulcimer field recording from Sweden
Liked @bucko-futreal's youtube:
electric dulcimer field recording from Sweden
@ken-hulme
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"When I lived in Oregon, back in the 90s I had a near perfect job. I got paid full time as a technical writer for a company in Portland (I lived in Salem, 60..."
@mascis
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
"Awesome, that we can probably do! I will run it by the lady and let you know as it approaches."
@steven-berger
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Carry Case":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Carry Case":
"Beautiful case, Bob! "July" looks mighty comfortable in it!
Steven"
@dusty-turtle
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"I had a friend in the SF Bay Area who thought things through. He worked construction, but only Mondays-Wednesdays. He also poured wine in a wine bar those..."
@dusty-turtle
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
"Hey @mascis, if you can drive to Blue Lion, you can drive to the Redwood Dulcimer Day in Santa Cruz in August. Perhaps I'll see you and your Ledford there!..."
@robin-thompson
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
"@mascis If you'd like to post the video here, that'd be cool! "
@dulcinina
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to form a local dulcimer group":
Posted a response to "How to form a local dulcimer group":
"Thanks for the pointers, Dusty. I'm getting together with a couple group leaders and getting their input as well. Then I'll contact a couple possible..."
@lisa-golladay
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"Strumelia:
I think we should all petition to have three more days added to each weekend. AMEN!
I also believe we should be entitled to a three-month..."
@lisa-golladay
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Concert Ukulele":
Posted a response to "Concert Ukulele":
"I think uke is a perfect 2nd instrument for MD players. Most of us start MD playing melody on traditional modal tunes. While a uke is just begging you to..."
@mascis
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
"Thanks, Jan! I don't think I can make that because I'm in CA and don't have money to spare on a flight. It sounds really cool, though. Take some video!..."
@bob
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer Carry Case":
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer Carry Case":
"I had just completed the box that July's Dulcimer will travel about in. I totally got lost in this fun project. The Folk Art bird on the box mimics the 'Bird..."
@black-dog-bess
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Concert Ukulele":
Posted a response to "Concert Ukulele":
"Colleen, I understand how you feel about friction tuners. My Gretsch banjolele came with them. My fondness for the instrument (it was so darn cute!) made me..."
@robert-schuler
• yesterday
• 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.":
"After asparagus & strawberry season, we switched to high tunnel tomatoes. Been picking vineripes since late June. After three years my 150 ft long..."
@jessica-comeau
• yesterday
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- The Foggy Dew, Arr. by Jessica Comeau:
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- The Foggy Dew, Arr. by Jessica Comeau:
"Thank you so much, @Steven-Berger! :-) I love to play this song..."
@jessica-comeau
• yesterday
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- The Foggy Dew, Arr. by Jessica Comeau:
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- The Foggy Dew, Arr. by Jessica Comeau:
"Thank you, @John-Gribble! Yes, I appreciate the story told by each set of lyrics united to this melody... In the end, however, my favorite element is the..."
@jessica-comeau
• yesterday
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- The Foggy Dew, Arr. by Jessica Comeau:
Posted a new Comment on Jessica Comeau- The Foggy Dew, Arr. by Jessica Comeau:
"Thank you so much, @Dusty-Turtle! :-) I'm glad you stopped over to listen."
@colleen-hailey
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Concert Ukulele":
Posted a response to "Concert Ukulele":
"My favorite is my Kala ST-G spruce top tenor. Found it used at a local guitar store. I keep my original Kala concert in my office to strum on for a few..."
@strumelia
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Drifting Thread...":
"I think we should all petition to have three more days added to each weekend. I'm finding I just never have enough time to give the proper attention to all..."
@dulcinina
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"Yes, you will love that porch. Ours was put on in the spring and it's the best investment we ever made in our home. Morning coffee, meals anytime it suits..."
@strumelia
• yesterday
• 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.":
"July... it's mid blueberry time in our garden! Also now the first year we're getting substantial raspberries. I've been picking string beans and making big..."
@strumelia
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"I'm positively looking forward to enjoying our new BIG BEAUTIFUL back screened porch... it's almost finished now and is going to be soooo wonderful for about..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Streets of Laredo/Red River Valley Medley:
Posted a new Comment on Streets of Laredo/Red River Valley Medley:
"Very nice, Jim. Thanks for sharing.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@strumelia
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Liked @rod-westerfield's forum discussions:
Only 10 to go till 200 members
Liked @rod-westerfield's forum discussions:
Only 10 to go till 200 members
@black-dog-bess
• yesterday
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on Hatmaker Lane-guitar & lap dulcimer CAUTION: loud dog:
Posted a new Comment on Hatmaker Lane-guitar & lap dulcimer CAUTION: loud dog:
"Thank you for this lovely tune. I found it very refreshing. I will bookmark it for a quick listen when I need a boost.
Barb"
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
"I'd love to visit Blue Lion! And you've got a treasure in that Ledford! "
@david-pedersen
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Concert Ukulele":
Posted a response to "Concert Ukulele":
"Well I made the plunge 3 months ago and bought a Kala Ziricoat Tenor and couldn't be happier. I actually have learned more about music since I've had this...."
@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
"I've encountered many 1-1/2" wide dulcimer fretboards, and some 1-3/8" also. The widest one I've seen was close to 2" (for 4 strings), and the narrowest..."
@ken-hulme
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
"Yep, the non-standard standard width is 1-1/2" simply because it's a standard board width"
@sam
• yesterday
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Streets of Laredo/Red River Valley Medley:
Posted a new Comment on Streets of Laredo/Red River Valley Medley:
"Great job Jim. Love your strumming. I'm kinda wimpy on that. That's a really nice dulcimer. "
@steven-berger
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on electric dulcimer field recording from Sweden:
Posted a new Comment on electric dulcimer field recording from Sweden:
"Liked the video and the music! Have fun in Sweden!
Steven"
@bee-lick-farm
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
"It does vary slightly, from builder to builder. Or even model to model.
If there were a "standard", 1 1/2" would probably be it though.
Generally, I go 1..."
@jan-potts
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
"$50? The case itself is worth that!
You got quite a deal, indeed! If you keep it, you've got quite a bit of interesting musical history there. When old..."
@charles-thomas
• 2 days ago
• comments: 17
Liked @robin-thompson's soundcloud:
Hatmaker Lane-guitar & lap dulcimer CAUTION: loud dog
Liked @robin-thompson's soundcloud:
Hatmaker Lane-guitar & lap dulcimer CAUTION: loud dog
@charles-thomas
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Big Barren Creek:
Posted a new Comment on Big Barren Creek:
"Great playing Dan! Blowing up stuff is fun !!"
@kusani
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
"For what it is worth, I build at 1 1/2" width; primarily because it spaces the strings slightly further apart to accommodate larger fingers. "
@mascis
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
Posted a response to "1978 Homer Ledford ":
"Good news today! I drove up to Blue Lion and they looked over the dulcimer, and they said it's in excellent shape. They tuned it to pitch and the pegs hold...."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
Posted a response to "Hollows in a dulcimer top and fretboard?":
"My experience is that it varies from builder to builder.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
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Chinese Dulcimer Or Yangqin...
Posted: Friday July 21 2017, 7:48 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Dulcimer Carry Case
Posted: Thursday July 20 2017, 8:44 PM
By: @Bob
By: @Bob
The Drifting Thread...
Posted: Thursday July 20 2017, 7:21 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
1978 Homer Ledford
Posted: Thursday July 20 2017, 6:22 PM
By: @mascis
By: @mascis
How to form a local...
Posted: Thursday July 20 2017, 4:23 PM
By: @dulcinina
By: @dulcinina
Concert Ukulele
Posted: Thursday July 20 2017, 2:34 PM
By: @Lisa Golladay
By: @Lisa Golladay
Healthy Living- healthy...
Posted: Thursday July 20 2017, 10:56 AM
By: @robert schuler
By: @robert schuler
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Thursday July 20 2017, 9:35 AM
By: @dulcinina
By: @dulcinina
Hollows in a dulcimer top...
Posted: Thursday July 20 2017, 8:23 AM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Tune You've Had The Most...
Posted: Wednesday July 19 2017, 9:02 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
My first custom build
Posted: Monday July 17 2017, 9:33 PM
By: @Bob
By: @Bob
A Day with Wendy Songe (PA)...
Posted: Sunday July 16 2017, 10:34 PM
By: @Ginny Schott
By: @Ginny Schott
Hearts Of The Dulcimer...
Posted: Saturday July 15 2017, 12:36 AM
By: @Patricia Delich
By: @Patricia Delich
Does anyone recognize this...
Posted: Friday July 14 2017, 3:03 PM
By: @JenniferC
By: @JenniferC
DAA or DAD as primary tuning ?
Posted: Thursday July 13 2017, 10:28 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
The Gauges of the Strings
Posted: Wednesday July 12 2017, 7:34 AM
By: @joe sanguinette
By: @joe sanguinette
DulciFlute Book
Posted: Sunday July 9 2017, 9:22 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Show us your sound holes!
Posted: Sunday July 9 2017, 8:54 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Happy Anniversary!!
Posted: Saturday July 8 2017, 9:25 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
WANTED: Gila Mountain Dulcimer
Posted: Wednesday July 5 2017, 11:51 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
(SOLD) NAF flute collection...
Posted: Monday July 3 2017, 9:47 AM
By: @Terry Wilson
By: @Terry Wilson
How do I remove a...
Posted: Sunday July 2 2017, 10:01 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Sam Carrell
Posted: Saturday July 1 2017, 5:08 PM
By: @Linda2
By: @Linda2
Tabs, Straps, & Cords
Posted: Saturday July 1 2017, 3:55 PM
By: @marg
By: @marg
Lyle Rickards on lap...
Posted: Saturday July 1 2017, 1:13 PM
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By: @Dusty Turtle
Wanted: Dulciborn
Posted: Friday June 30 2017, 10:17 PM
By: @marg
By: @marg
Information requested from...
Posted: Thursday June 29 2017, 10:08 PM
By: @Rob N Lackey
By: @Rob N Lackey
Stone pick
Posted: Thursday June 29 2017, 6:11 PM
By: @Charles Thomas
By: @Charles Thomas
Sam Carrell dulcimer
Posted: Thursday June 29 2017, 4:18 PM
By: @marg
By: @marg
Seeing all postings in a...
Posted: Thursday June 29 2017, 12:21 PM
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By: @Trevor Boyd
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