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 Groups and Forum discussions that interest you, make new music friends. Share photos, music clips, and videos, resources for buying instruments, music, and learning materials. Ask your beginner questions and learn to play! All are welcome here no matter what your playing 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. Click on different links to get familiar with where things are. Questions about using the site?- ask them HERE . 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
@phil-myers
• a minute ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on My Folk Music Memories:
Posted a new Comment on My Folk Music Memories:
"That's me second from the right in the back row."
@martin-oesterle
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Quen a omagen da virgen:
Posted a new Comment on Quen a omagen da virgen:
"MD_Swede:
That was very good! Thank you for posting videos. The first song I learned to play on the dulcimer was "Mes Parents" from your youtube channel...."
@ken-longfield
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @ksmeadowlark:
Posted a new Comment on @ksmeadowlark:
"Welcome to FOTMD, KSmeadowlark. It's good to have you aboard.Thank you for teaching music to children and exposing them to the mountain dulcimer. We've got..."
@richard-streib
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hurricane Helene news?":
Posted a response to "Hurricane Helene news?":
"The news media have heavily reported on the storm damage in the NC mountains, but other southeastern states have suffered as well.
Keep these folks in prayer..."
@richard-streib
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @ksmeadowlark:
Posted a new Comment on @ksmeadowlark:
"Welcome KSMeadowlark to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Thank you for introducing your students to the mountain dulcimer. There is a..."
@strumelia
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"@john-w-mckinstry , that is something I can really relate to- I have not planted morning glories by the side of our sunny garage door in about five years...."
@susie
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"RevDave:
Caleb Dan Bennett:
You can't have too many flutes I say! lol
I have 15. I have a problem.
No, at 15 you're having fun!"
@strumelia
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hurricane Helene news?":
Posted a response to "Hurricane Helene news?":
"The destruction from Helene and the subsequent flooding has been horrific. So many of the effected communities are completely isolated because of roads..."
@md-swede
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Quen a omagen da virgen:
Posted a new Comment on Quen a omagen da virgen:
"That was very good! Thank you for posting videos. The first song I learned to play on the dulcimer was "Mes Parents" from your youtube channel. Keep up the..."
@revdave
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"Caleb Dan Bennett:
You can't have too many flutes I say! lol
I have 15. I have a problem. "
@john-w-mckinstry
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
":"Heavenly Blue Moment"
The other day I walked up the upper deck stairs in search of small tomatoes. When I turned the corner, I was given a "Heavenly Blue..."
@beth-t
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Many thanks to all of you who have made kind comments about my first video experiment. You have encouraged me to make more. :-) Any advice re more..."
@revdave
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "OPINION ON BUILDER":
Created a new forum topic "OPINION ON BUILDER":
"Hi, just beginning on dulcimer, but I have years and years of professional experience with fine guitars, boutique electric basses, and minor violin repair. I..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "for what its worth":
Posted a response to "for what its worth":
"Yes, it's been a great resource. I still use WFRET on an old PC laptop. It's the only program I use on that computer. There is a wealth of information for..."
@ken-hulme
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "for what its worth":
Posted a response to "for what its worth":
"Have been using MIMF for twenty years I think... They have(or had) the best fret spacing calculator on the planet -- WFRET; The older version (which I still..."
@lilley-pad
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "for what its worth":
Created a new forum topic "for what its worth":
"Just stumbled across this web site. I thought it may be of some interest to some of you out there.
The Musical Instrument Makers Forum mimf.com"
@mark-gilston
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Trettondagsmarschen (Thirteen Day March):
Posted a new Comment on Trettondagsmarschen (Thirteen Day March):
"MD_Swede:
Nice to hear you playing swedish folk music. Im from Sweden and I have listened on all of your Swedish tunes on youtube. And I wonder how come..."
@md-swede
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Trettondagsmarschen (Thirteen Day March):
Posted a new Comment on Trettondagsmarschen (Thirteen Day March):
"Nice to hear you playing swedish folk music. Im from Sweden and I have listened on all of your Swedish tunes on youtube. And I wonder how come your interest..."
@susie
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"Yes, High Spirits continues to sell, and their online store is well stocked. I still get their monthly newsletter....all appears normal. My last purchase..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention:
Posted a new Comment on Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention:
"Well played David."
@john-w-mckinstry
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Beautifully done. Delightful."
@mark-gilston
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Is this simply a type of hummel, or something else??:
Posted a new Comment on Is this simply a type of hummel, or something else??:
"Leo Kretzner:
Now my main question is, what distinguishes a raffele from a hummel?? Especially the one in the YT video - it doesn't even have the additional..."
@nate
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog (Owain Cyfeiliog's Delight)
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog (Owain Cyfeiliog's Delight)
@davisjames
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog (Owain Cyfeiliog's Delight):
Posted a new Comment on Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog (Owain Cyfeiliog's Delight):
"Loves that!To my ears,it suggests lyrics,it has that lilt."
@robmachin
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 721 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 2"
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 721 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 2"
@robmachin
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @david-bennett: Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention
Liked a youtube item created by @david-bennett: Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention
@olddog75
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Great work Beth, you had my toe tapping the entire time!"
@olddog75
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @david-bennett: Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention
Liked a youtube item created by @david-bennett: Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention:
Posted a new Comment on Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention:
"This is so nice to hear and see, David. Keeping the traditions alive and well!"
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Lovely!!"
@phil-myers
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention:
Posted a new Comment on Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention:
"Very nice quill work David. You did well. Thanks for sharing.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @david-bennett: Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention
Liked a youtube item created by @david-bennett: Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 721 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 2"
Liked a youtube item created by @bing-futch: Dulcimerica Episode 721 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 2"
@luigi
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog:
"Thank you Beth for the great video. It's a big help. ... and now without a capo. I'll try it that way too."
@luigi
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
@david-bennett
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new YouTube video:
Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention
Me at the 2024TennesseeValleyOldTimeFiddlersConvention
@beth-t
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new YouTube video:
Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
Belle Isle March + Gorhoffedd Owain Cyfeiliog
@soundsoflove
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"Roger56:
Susie:
steve104c:
If you look on High Spirits Flutes, you will see he calls them Native American Style flutes. Years ago the American Indians sued..."
@bing-futch
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Updated a YouTube Video:
Dulcimerica Episode 721 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 2"
Dulcimerica Episode 721 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 2"
@bing-futch
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
Dulcimerica Episode 721 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 2"
Dulcimerica Episode 721 - "Going To Winfield Pt. 2"
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @soundsoflove:
Posted a new Comment on @soundsoflove:
"Great to have you join Soundsoflove. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a wonderful community of active dulcimer enthusiasts. Look around..."
@soundsoflove
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
Posted a response to "Native American Flutes":
"Hello everyone!
This message is to find the sound and vibration of music inside and all around you.
I'm interested in a High Spirits Nova Double Bass D..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @soundsoflove:
Posted a new Comment on @soundsoflove:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Soundoflove. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a..."
@debi
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New Harmony Pudge Pro Dulcimer for Sale":
Created a new forum topic "New Harmony Pudge Pro Dulcimer for Sale":
"Hi, I am in possession of a NHD Pudge Pro which I received a back in May 2024. I am considering selling it due to a problem with arthritis in my left thumb..."
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for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
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for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
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Hurricane Helene news?
Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 7:56 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 7:18 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Native American Flutes
Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 7:13 PM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
OPINION ON BUILDER
Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 9:08 AM
By: @RevDave
By: @RevDave
for what its worth
Posted: Sunday October 6 2024, 8:25 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
New Harmony Pudge Pro...
Posted: Friday October 4 2024, 3:33 PM
By: @Debi
By: @Debi
Looking fo a NH Pudge Pro
Posted: Thursday October 3 2024, 8:13 PM
By: @Debi
By: @Debi
Judith Giddings, Rest in Peace
Posted: Thursday October 3 2024, 10:10 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
How Many Dulcimers Do You...
Posted: Wednesday October 2 2024, 1:28 PM
By: @RevDave
By: @RevDave
amps and dulcimers
Posted: Wednesday October 2 2024, 1:20 PM
By: @RevDave
By: @RevDave
Reasons NOT To Get a Chromatic
Posted: Tuesday October 1 2024, 10:04 PM
By: @cairney
By: @cairney
1977 Robert Mize
Posted: Sunday September 29 2024, 5:51 PM
By: @capewavedancer
By: @capewavedancer
Got A Mandolin for Christmas
Posted: Saturday September 28 2024, 7:52 PM
By: @dulcillini
By: @dulcillini
The Drifting Thread...
Posted: Friday September 27 2024, 11:03 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
What Are You Working On?
Posted: Thursday September 26 2024, 8:47 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
How do I put a new posting...
Posted: Wednesday September 25 2024, 9:20 PM
By: @NateBuildsToys
By: @NateBuildsToys
Beede Octave Dulcimer
Posted: Sunday September 22 2024, 5:02 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Jerry Rockwell Short Scale...
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My 40 year old box of...
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By: @Ken Longfield
Tennessee music box just...
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By: @John C. Knopf
Indoor House Plants
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By: @akituko
K&K pickup versus LR Baggs...
Posted: Saturday September 7 2024, 5:42 AM
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By: @Lilley Pad
Angry internet people, so...
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By: @Dusty Turtle
Play Music On The Porch Day...
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By: @Robin Thompson
RIP Happy Traum
Posted: Sunday September 1 2024, 2:34 PM
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By: @robert schuler
History of mountain dulcimer
Posted: Saturday August 31 2024, 9:19 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Magic Mountain 469-H Dulcimer
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By: @Salt Springs
String Action
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By: @Lilley Pad
Dulcimer Early Original...
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