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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 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!
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Latest Activity
@jim-fawcett
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Gone Fishing Blues
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Gone Fishing Blues
@robin-thompson
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Gone Fishing Blues:
Posted a new Comment on Gone Fishing Blues:
"Whoa, those bends are crazy! I could never do that yet it's really cool.
PS-Bluegills are my favorites for eating. "
@robin-thompson
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Kevin Roth interviews Howard Rugg":
Posted a response to "Kevin Roth interviews Howard Rugg":
"Wow, Ken, that's pretty cool you got to visit Mr. Rugg! And you have a fun story about how it came to be, too. :)"
@brianab
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "A very nice Blue Lion dulcimer for sale. Asking $2,000":
Created a new forum topic "A very nice Blue Lion dulcimer for sale. Asking $2,000":
"Purchase Date 10/20/2015IIR Rosewood, scroll pegheadPremium spruce topf-hear sound holesBookmatched binding; purflingStainless steel fretsExtra frets 1.5 and..."
@ken-longfield
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Kevin Roth interviews Howard Rugg":
Posted a response to "Kevin Roth interviews Howard Rugg":
"Thanks Robin. That was a delightful interview. Six years ago I had the good fortune to visit Howard in Felton. It was rather serendipitous as my wife made a..."
@don-grundy
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Kevin Roth interviews Howard Rugg
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Kevin Roth interviews Howard Rugg
@robin-thompson
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Kevin Roth interviews Howard Rugg":
Created a new forum topic "Kevin Roth interviews Howard Rugg":
"Mr. Rugg is 86 years old and has been building mountain dulcimers again. "
@macaodha
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Traditional Dulcimore Gathering 2022:
Posted a new Comment on The Traditional Dulcimore Gathering 2022:
"A nice mannerly looking bunch of Dulcimer players."
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Traditional Dulcimore Gathering 2022:
Posted a new Comment on The Traditional Dulcimore Gathering 2022:
"Such a neat photo-- y'all had a good turnout for the fest! "
@theresasc
• yesterday
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"MeganEleanor:
I have a commercial strap that I measured at 48" between the two button holes. It also has leather strap button tabs, so the actual woven..."
@meganeleanor
• yesterday
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"I have a commercial strap that I measured at 48" between the two button holes. It also has leather strap button tabs, so the actual woven portion is only..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
"Wonderful, Gregg!"
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges
@gregg-schneeman
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
"Thank you everyone for your interest in my epinette. It doesn't say anywhere I can see who made it, although its similar to Strumella's and others I've seen..."
@randy-adams
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
"You got some good old fashioned beautiful dissonance going on here. Extry nice!"
@randy-adams
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges
@steve-c
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
"Wonderful Gregg!"
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
"A charming tune on a charming instrument. Thanks for sharing, Gregg."
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
"Ah, Gregg, this is a delight to see & hear! Did you make the Epinette des Vosges? "
@marg
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
Posted a new Comment on "DERRIERE CHEZ NOUS" Epinette des Vosges:
"(one side of a wood and spring clothes pin)
I did that also
What are you tune to?"
@dan
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Length of commercial straps
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Length of commercial straps
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"@ghcstr The strap your wife wove is beautiful!
@theresasc I look forward to seeing your strap! "
@theresasc
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"ghcstr:
TheresaSC:
@Ghcstr - Thanks for the pictures and all of the information. Your wife made a lovely strap, it really looks good.
@Skip - Thanks..."
@ghcstr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"TheresaSC:
@Ghcstr - Thanks for the pictures and all of the information. Your wife made a lovely strap, it really looks good.
@Skip - Thanks for replying..."
@theresasc
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"@Ghcstr - Thanks for the pictures and all of the information. Your wife made a lovely strap, it really looks good.
@Skip - Thanks for replying and..."
@skip
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"The VSL doesn't affect strap length, overall size of the MD [length and width, because they vary so much] and how you wear it and your size does. I know one..."
@ghcstr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"I don’t have a commercial strap but my wife wove my strap and we measured the length based on how I wear mine with some yarn. She also included..."
@theresasc
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"Thanks for responding. I don't have the instrument yet as it is still being build. I did measure 26" on my table, then held a tape measure at those points..."
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
Posted a new Comment on Length of commercial straps:
"Why not make a test strap out of a simple piece of cut canvas or something? That way you'll get it perfectly suited to how you wear your strap before you..."
@theresasc
• 3 days ago
• comments: 10
Created a new Group discussion "Length of commercial straps":
Created a new Group discussion "Length of commercial straps":
@bing-futch
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
Dulcimerica Episode 597 - "Get Rhythm: Advanced"
Dulcimerica Episode 597 - "Get Rhythm: Advanced"
@robin-thompson
• 6 days ago
• comments: 1
Is attending an Event:
Redwood Dulcimer Day 2022 (ONLINE!)
Redwood Dulcimer Day 2022 (ONLINE!)
@robin-thompson
• 6 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2022 (ONLINE!):
Posted a new Comment on Redwood Dulcimer Day 2022 (ONLINE!):
"The line-up for this fest is great! As the event draws nigh, I may be registering for the Friday night concert. :)"
@kjb
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Indian Neck Waltz (an original tune by Mark Gilston)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Indian Neck Waltz (an original tune by Mark Gilston)
@frank-dudgeon
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Skye Boat Song:
Posted a new Comment on Skye Boat Song:
"Very nice. Thank you."
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