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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 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

@luigi • 5 minutes ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @pierre-lain: Le Chêne Fourchu

@robin-thompson • an hour ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming:

"Thanks for the link, Ken. I jumped on once and didn't know how to use Zoom so that was it for me. I'm sure it was a good time for all who participated! "

@hobbyhorse • an hour ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @leo-kretzner: Saturday Night Jig/Gary Owen, dulcimer jigs w pictures

@richard-streib • 2 hours ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming:

"Thanks for the link. Kenl. Great report."

@ken-longfield • 3 hours ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming:

"Here is a news report on Hindman 2021:..."

@leo-kretzner • 3 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Saturday Night Jig/Gary Owen, dulcimer jigs w pictures:

"Thanks, Dusty, and let me assure you that like anyone else, I have to be real "on top of it" (very in practice) for it to come out like that! It's probably a..."

@dusty-turtle • 3 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Saturday Night Jig/Gary Owen, dulcimer jigs w pictures:

"Well the pictures are nice, but the picking is amazing!"

@leo-kretzner • 3 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Saturday Night Jig/Gary Owen, dulcimer jigs w pictures:

"Here's another track from an old album of mine, this time with pictures featuring the 'wide world' of creativity in dulcimer sound holes! Enjoy! More to..."

@leo-kretzner • 3 hours ago • comments: 3

Posted a new YouTube video:
Saturday Night Jig/Gary Owen, dulcimer jigs w pictures

@steve-eulberg • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "DulciBro Playing Resonator Dulcimer (6-Week OnLineClass)":

"Dusty Turtle: Steve, could someone with only a standard dulcimer take this class or would they need a resonator dulcimer? Great question, Dusty, and the..."

@steve-eulberg • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "DulciBro Playing Resonator Dulcimer (6-Week OnLineClass)":

@pierre-lain • 7 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Le Chêne Fourchu:

"while waiting for the concerts,the chanterelles dances at the foot of the forked oak.To share without moderation!Pierre Lainé"

@pierre-lain • 7 hours ago • comments: 1

Posted a new YouTube video:
Le Chêne Fourchu

@robin-thompson • 7 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Livin' The Dream:

"Cool song, Bing. I remember your Rita days. :) "

@strumelia • 20 hours ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Tell us your reason for choosing a chromatic dulcimer!:

"PaulKulcapi:Strumelia or others, can you share photos of what those "etched fret markers" look like? Sure, I think you can see them among the photos..."

@robin-thompson • 21 hours ago • comments: 0
Updated a Group discussion "":

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Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

@robin-thompson • 21 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion "EKU archives documentary on Homer Ledford ":

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Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

@granto • 22 hours ago • comments: 0

Posted a new YouTube video:
Cello Suite 1 - Menuet I-II - Bach

@pierre-yves-donnio • 23 hours ago • comments: 4
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dusty-turtle: The Wind that Shakes the Barley

@jost • 23 hours ago • comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on What is a "luthier" ?:

"Well there is a system to classify instruments:..."

@natebuildstoys • yesterday • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Tell us your reason for choosing a chromatic dulcimer!:

"To jam with others!When I first started dulcimer, I loved the fact that no matter where i fretted it just always sounded good. Once I saw tabs with a 1.5..."

@paulkulcapi • yesterday • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Tell us your reason for choosing a chromatic dulcimer!:

"Strumelia: Even though I'm strictly a noter player, I chose to have my Icelandic langspil (which is considered to be one of the several ancestors of the..."

@dusty-turtle • yesterday • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Gathering 2021 -online:

"The 2021 Hindman gathering seems to be the first effort at a "hybrid" festival, with attendees both live and also virtual. I've been thinking about how to..."