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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
@rob-n-lackey
• 34 minutes ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
"It was fun, John, and I hope it will be next week as well. And thank you, Lisa, for those kind words. Robin.... it's in Jim's G tuning b G d d d. I also..."
@randy-adams
• 50 minutes ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Pretty Saro:
Posted a new Comment on Pretty Saro:
"Very lyrical. Extra nice playing Dan."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• an hour ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
"Jack, I'm just looking at your Appleflutes Electric Dulcimer video and at about 4:30 I am seeing a dulcimer to the side of the electric one that is being..."
@tssfulk
• an hour ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
"Nice work, Jack. "
@robin-thompson
• an hour ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
"Hey, friends-- great picture! "
@robin-thompson
• an hour ago
• comments: 2
Liked a photos item created by @jim-fawcett:
Rob in 84 PA
Liked a photos item created by @jim-fawcett:
Rob in 84 PA
@robin-thompson
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
"Wonderful picture!
Rob, how does that Good dulcimer come tuned? "
@robin-thompson
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 4
Liked a photos item created by @jim-fawcett:
Rob in 84 PA
Liked a photos item created by @jim-fawcett:
Rob in 84 PA
@tssfulk
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson:
My Electric Dulcimers
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson:
My Electric Dulcimers
@gale-a-barr
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
"Thanks, Dan! I will give that a try."
@davesterino
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
"Very nice!!!"
@dan
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
"Gale A Barr: Beautiful! Does dulcimer tab or sheet music exist for this tune? Is it in copyright? I did a quick Google search and found some recordings..."
@gale-a-barr
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
"Beautiful! Does dulcimer tab or sheet music exist for this tune? Is it in copyright? I did a quick Google search and found some recordings and guitar chords. "
@gale-a-barr
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 15
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
Once I Had A Sweetheart
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
Once I Had A Sweetheart
@jack-ferguson
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
"Hi Robin,
Sounds like you've done some extensive work looking for the "right fit" electric system. I did the same and was able to come up with a relatively..."
@rob-n-lackey
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
"It was a good time at the Spring House. Great to see Jim (and Bev) and Barb again. Lots of good folks there for the pumpkin stuff.
"
@jim-fawcett
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane:
Yearning for the Noble Knight
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane:
Yearning for the Noble Knight
@ariane
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Yearning for the Noble Knight:
Posted a new Comment on Yearning for the Noble Knight:
"Thank you so much, Robin!
I tried my first noter/drone piece - I thought noter/drone would be easier to play but one has to be very exact so that the music..."
@robin-clark
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Yearning for the Noble Knight:
Posted a new Comment on Yearning for the Noble Knight:
"A lovely composition and great video. A joy to watch/listen on a Sunday morning over here in Wales."
@robin-clark
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
"Lovely instruments Jack. I love the reclaimed woods you use. The pick-up system would be great for gigs or church services where you need to get a 'lift'..."
@robin-clark
• 12 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Pretty Saro:
Posted a new Comment on Pretty Saro:
"That's such a lovely rounded tone. I love the low rolling drones."
@strumelia
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
"Smiles all around... "
@strumelia
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
"What a great pic of Rob playing!"
@jack-ferguson
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
"Thanks for the nice comments!"
@blondie
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bonnie Carol Dulcimer #462 For Sale":
Posted a response to "Bonnie Carol Dulcimer #462 For Sale":
"How about a best offer?"
@dusty-turtle
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a photos item created by @jim-fawcett:
Rob in 84 PA
Liked a photos item created by @jim-fawcett:
Rob in 84 PA
@john-c-knopf
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
Posted a new Comment on Rob in 84 PA:
"Looks like a lot of fun!"
@john-c-knopf
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
"Glorious craftsmanship, design and sound! Your dulcimers have got it all, Jack."
@jim-fawcett
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 34
Posted a new Comment on Where you playing next?:
Posted a new Comment on Where you playing next?:
"Went to support Rob at his gig at The Springhouse in 84 PA today. Rob did a fantastic job. Barb(aka. Black Dog Bess) even showed up. Check out the the pics I..."
@dan
• yesterday
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
"Thank you all!
DAN
www.dulcimore.com"
@bob
• yesterday
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on My Electric Dulcimers:
"Nice work, as always, Jack!"
@bob
• yesterday
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson:
My Electric Dulcimers
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson:
My Electric Dulcimers
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
Posted a new Comment on Once I Had A Sweetheart:
"This tune is new to me, Dan, and your play of it is just lovely! The timbre of your instrument adds such nice coloring to the tune. "
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 15
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
Once I Had A Sweetheart
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
Once I Had A Sweetheart
@ariane
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Yearning for the Noble Knight:
Posted a new Comment on Yearning for the Noble Knight:
"Thank you so much, Dean, for your very kind comment - I love the word "ear candy" - it is a lovely image "
@ariane
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Down by the Elk:
Posted a new Comment on Down by the Elk:
"Very lovely tune, Steve!"
@ariane
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Scarborough Fair:
Posted a new Comment on Scarborough Fair:
"Thank you very much, Steve, for your kind comment!"
@pierre-yves-donnio
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Liked a vimeo item created by @steve-battarbee:
Down by the Elk
Liked a vimeo item created by @steve-battarbee:
Down by the Elk
@terry-wilson
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer Gathering 2018 - Ludwigsburg - Germany:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer Gathering 2018 - Ludwigsburg - Germany:
"Martin, loved your video. Fun time for all."
@sheryl-st-clare
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Clamps for building":
Posted a response to "Clamps for building":
"Thanks guys, I got a message from member Richard Streib with information about a local business that sells bolts by the pound. Going to check them out and..."
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Bonnie Carol Dulcimer #462...
Posted: Saturday October 20 2018, 10:37 PM
By: @Blondie
By: @Blondie
Clamps for building
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By: @Sheryl St. Clare
String gauge tolerance(s)
Posted: Friday October 19 2018, 9:00 PM
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By: @Ballad Gal
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Comprehensive List of...
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Plastic picks & leather picks
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By: @Slate Creek Dulcimers
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By: @DulciCat
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By: @Jim Soltis
Looking for album
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By: @hooahmedic
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Posted: Sunday October 14 2018, 8:15 PM
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By: @David Bennett
Need help, strings cutting...
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By: @Ken Hulme
complete list of possible...
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By: @Brian G.
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Posted: Sunday October 14 2018, 12:17 AM
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By: @Strumelia
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By: @Ken Hulme
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By: @Ken Hulme
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Richard and Denise Wilson...
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By: @John C. Knopf
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By: @Cindy Stammich
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By: @Diane R
"Glory" in all her glory
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