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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 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

Bvmaestro
@bvmaestro • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: The Water is Wide
Bvmaestro
@bvmaestro • 5 hours ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @lisa-c: Slumber My Darling
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 10 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @g-lee:
"Welcome G-lee to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad to you join. This is a wonderful community of friendly folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Look..."
Mary_Adelee
@mary-adelee • 10 hours ago • comments: 583
Posted a new Comment on @jim-fawcett:
"Hi, Jim!  Thank you!  I'm glad I found FOTMD, too.  I've learned quite a bit already!"
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 12 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Slumber My Darling:
"Very pretty and accompanying images are wonderful! "
DavisJames
@davisjames • 14 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bring Back My Barney To Me:
"Great ballad,never heard it before.Don't hear that name much.Barney was my grandfather's first name."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: The Water is Wide
John W. McKinstry
@john-w-mckinstry • 20 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
The Water is Wide
Lisa C
@lisa-c • 21 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Slumber My Darling:
"Am celebrating sweet children and this lovely arrangement by sweet Dusty Thorburn. Would appreciate your listening and any possible tip for improvement that..."
Lisa C
@lisa-c • 21 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new YouTube video:
Slumber My Darling
Bvmaestro
@bvmaestro • yesterday • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Old Joe Clark
Bvmaestro
@bvmaestro • yesterday • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
"Awesome!  Inspiring!  Love it!"
robert schuler
@robert-schuler • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
"Strawberry season started early this year. We were picking from late April until a week ago. Cool dry weather made some of the best berries ever. Next year's..."
Robin Thompson
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @kevinh:
"Hey Kevin, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @karlydawn-ky:
"Hey Karly, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @mary-adelee:
"Hey Mary, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @wilk:
"Hey Wilk, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @sam-jc:
"Hey Sam, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @tophatjuggler:
"Hey Top Hat, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @nan:
"Hey Nan, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kelly61:
"Hey Kelly, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @coraeick:
"Hey Coraeick, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @catherinesmirnoff:
"Hey Catherine, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @mogunn:
"Hey Mogunn, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @revjosh:
"Hey Rev, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Jim Fawcett
@jim-fawcett • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @angie:
"Hey Angie, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us."
Hobbyhorse
@hobbyhorse • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Old Joe Clark
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Old Joe Clark
Dan
@dan • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sarah Kate on mountain dulcimer on a Hazel Dickens song":
"CJ2dulci: I've been looking for the tab for this beautiful song.  Anyone know where I can find it? You might want to ask Sarah Kate, she is pretty..."
Dan
@dan • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
"Bravo!!"
Dan
@dan • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Old Joe Clark
CJ2dulci
@cj2dulci • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sarah Kate on mountain dulcimer on a Hazel Dickens song":
"I've been looking for the tab for this beautiful song.  Anyone know where I can find it?"
Martin Oesterle
@martin-oesterle • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new YouTube video:
Old Joe Clark
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
"It's so nice when the garden starts producing, isn't it?  We have three different tomato plants all fruiting right now.  The cherry tomatoes (sweet 100s)..."
RevJosh
@revjosh • 2 days ago • comments: 62
Posted a new Comment on @gordon-hardy:
"I'm in a small town outside of Regina. I actually bought my dulcimer when I lived in Edmonton for seminary. It was made by Joseph Babiak of Edmonton who had..."
RevJosh
@revjosh • 2 days ago • comments: 277
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you Richard. I will certainly check that out."
Luigi
@luigi • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @davisjames: asheville girls
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich • 2 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @sam-jc:
"Hi Sam, Welcome aboard!  I too inherited a dulcimer from my dad - many years ago.  It is one of my most prized possessions and was the beginning of a love..."
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @mary-adelee:
"Hi Mary, Welcome aboard!  The folks here are absolutely the best! I just wat to say that your wedding reception must have been absolutely beautiful!  Thank..."
Mary_Adelee
@mary-adelee • 2 days ago • comments: 535
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you so much for welcoming me to the group!  I am enjoying my time here and my dulcimer.  :-)"
Mary_Adelee
@mary-adelee • 2 days ago • comments: 452
Posted a new Comment on @rob-n-lackey:
"Thank you so much for the warm welcome!"
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @angie:
"Welcome Angie to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This a wonderful community of people who love the mountain dulcimer. There is much  to..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @angie:
"Welcome to FOTMD Angie. This is a great place to connect with the mountain dulcimer community. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your..."
Bvmaestro
@bvmaestro • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Bring Back My Barney To Me
Bvmaestro
@bvmaestro • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bring Back My Barney To Me:
"That is a very pretty song.  Thanks for sharing it."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @revjosh:
"Welcome Revjosh to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is a great community of folks who love the dulcimer. There is a group here..."
Dwain Wilder
@dwain-wilder • 3 days ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Fret slot spacing:
"I made a fret spacing calculator that goes to the 29th chromatic (17th diatonic) fret. If you have MS Excel, message me your email and I'll send the .xlsx..."
Dwain Wilder
@dwain-wilder • 3 days ago • comments: 100
Posted a new Comment on Fret Calculations for Just Intonation and its Effect on Modes:
"Thanks for this, Robin-Clark! I've been considering for some time now making a dulcimer with a mean temperament (who could resist?). But I'm not..."
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • 4 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new YouTube video:
Bring Back My Barney To Me

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Beginner players

Beginner players


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OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players

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Dulcimer Making

Dulcimer Making


A group for those building dulcimers or interested in...
Fingerpicking

Fingerpicking


A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer...
Modern/Chord style Players

Modern/Chord style Players


Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then...
Hymn and Worship Song Players

Hymn and Worship Song Players


a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
The Music Theory Corner

The Music Theory Corner


A Group to talk about Music Theory!
Rockin' in the Free World

Rockin' in the Free World


A group for those of you who like to play music not...
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance

Dulcimer Care & Maintenance


Tips, tricks and techniques to help care for your dulcimer.
Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions

Mountain Dulcimer History &...


Share historical information and resources on the...
Technology/Software/Amplifying

Technology/Software/Amplifying


to share info on all aspects of using tech: Amplifying,...
Singing with the Dulcimer

Singing with the Dulcimer


Here's a group for those of us who are interested in...
Arranging/composing for Dulcimers

Arranging/composing for...


A group to discuss creating arrangements of songs and...
fans of Jean Ritchie

fans of Jean Ritchie


A group for those of us who have been inspired by...
Help Me Learn this Song

Help Me Learn this Song


Need help learning to play a particular song? Let another...
Four-Equidistant Strings

Four-Equidistant Strings


A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
Little Dulcimers

Little Dulcimers


Do you play an octave, mini, or traveling dulcimer?
Dulcimer Therapy

Dulcimer Therapy


This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a...
I have extra frets.....

I have extra frets.....


This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2...
Baritone & Bass Dulcimer Players

Baritone & Bass Dulcimer...


A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
Public Domain... or Not?

Public Domain... or Not?


Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
Collector's Corner

Collector's Corner


A group where collectors of antique, vintage, or rare...
Early & Classical Music

Early & Classical Music


For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
UK and European Mountain Dulcimers

UK and European Mountain...


A group which hopefully allows players/makers in this...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks

Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks


Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a...
Dulcimer teachers

Dulcimer teachers


Do you teach dulcimer? Are you helping others to learn?
Home Studio Recording

Home Studio Recording


Recording dulcimers, vocals and other instruments in the...
Dulcimer Ancestors

Dulcimer Ancestors


Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
Box Dulcimers

Box Dulcimers


A group for those who play, make, or admire all types...
Chromatic Dulcimers

Chromatic Dulcimers


For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
Call the Tune

Call the Tune


"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video...
Civil War era music

Civil War era music


For discussing music that was played around the time of...
Galax Dulcimer Lovers

Galax Dulcimer Lovers


Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
GIG TALK!

GIG TALK!


Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
Scrap/Recycled wood Dulcimer Challenge

Scrap/Recycled wood...


A group for those thrifty and creative folk who like to...
Rosin the Bow!

Rosin the Bow!


Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type of...
Challenged Players

Challenged Players


A meeting place for players dealing with disabilities.
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness

Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness


A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
California Dulcimer Dreamin'

California Dulcimer Dreamin'


For dulcimer players living in or just visiting California
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer players

NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer...


For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Virginia Dulcimer Players

Virginia Dulcimer Players


Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts

Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts


Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
North Carolinians Plus

North Carolinians Plus


The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
6 string dulcimers

6 string dulcimers


Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
Kentucky Dulcimer Players

Kentucky Dulcimer Players


A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
West Virginia players

West Virginia players


A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
Pacific Northwest Players

Pacific Northwest Players


For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group

Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...


Florida Dulcimer Players
Missouri Dulcimer Players

Missouri Dulcimer Players


for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
FOTMD on the Road

FOTMD on the Road


Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
Indiana Players

Indiana Players


Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana!...
North of the Lakes

North of the Lakes


for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players

Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players


For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
AussieTalk!

AussieTalk!


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Healthy Living- healthy...

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Sarah Kate on mountain...

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Tabs for Cool Water

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Dulcimer repair

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Bob Thomason Walnut...

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Dulcimer Players News demise

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Working to fix site glitch...

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Blue Lion bass for sale

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Converting a 4 String...

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The Positive Thread...

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New Thomas-style dulcimer...

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Contra dancing :)

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Modern Mountain Dulcimer...

Posted: Tuesday May 2 2023, 7:04 PM
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Help with ID of recent...

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Darcyhorse Dulcimers

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Introduce Yourself!

Posted: Monday May 1 2023, 9:46 PM
By: @Strumelia

Looking for a Ginger...

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By: @Silverstrings

Benefits of longer VSL?

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By: @Bob Stephens

Wanted: Case for a Galax...

Posted: Friday April 28 2023, 3:07 PM
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FOR Sale 3x3 Gotoh tuning...

Posted: Tuesday April 25 2023, 11:05 PM
By: @dulcimerbob

Windy City Dulcimer Society

Posted: Tuesday April 25 2023, 11:42 AM
By: @Michael Ebersohl

New biography of David...

Posted: Monday April 24 2023, 12:49 PM
By: @Alegre1

FOTMD Advisory...

Posted: Wednesday April 19 2023, 8:36 AM
By: @Strumelia

Change out friction pegs?

Posted: Sunday April 16 2023, 4:26 PM
By: @strumandorpick

The Joy of Sharing Dulcimer

Posted: Saturday April 15 2023, 6:27 PM
By: @Ken Hulme

2023 Hindman Dulcimer...

Posted: Saturday April 15 2023, 10:12 AM
By: @Dan

fret scale chart of a...

Posted: Friday April 14 2023, 4:14 PM
By: @NateBuildsToys

Connection Between Hammered...

Posted: Wednesday April 12 2023, 11:15 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

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