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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
@kkimura
• 2 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion "Electronic Tuners / Reference Note":
Created a new Group discussion "Electronic Tuners / Reference Note":
"Don't have access to a piano or keyboard so I'm looking for a tuner.
Where does one get a tuner that displays frequency? The ENO ET-3000 I have doesn't..."
Beginner players
Beginner players
@john-gribble
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
"A lovely tune. A keeper. Nice-sounding dulcimer, too."
@cindy-stammich
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Magnetic pickup vs Piezo vs Mic pointed at dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Magnetic pickup vs Piezo vs Mic pointed at dulcimer":
"This may be off-discussion slightly, but I wanted to add my 2 cents (or maybe only a penny )
I have an old acoustic mic (sorry I have had it for years and..."
@davisjames
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @noah-cline: Warring Sparrows
Liked a youtube item created by @noah-cline: Warring Sparrows
@davisjames
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz after Timas Hans
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz after Timas Hans
@davisjames
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 9
Liked a youtube item created by @ken-hulme: Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre
Liked a youtube item created by @ken-hulme: Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre
@davisjames
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jost: German folk song tabs
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jost: German folk song tabs
@davisjames
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @richard-streib: Trust and Obey
Liked a music item created by @richard-streib: Trust and Obey
@mark-gilston
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Billy Boy:
Posted a new Comment on Billy Boy:
"dtortorich:
Mark, I like your tune. Do you have it tabbed out? I play a double string dulcimer tuned to DAA.
Sorry, I didn't notice your comment..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Holiday":
Posted a response to "Holiday":
"Sounds like a fun time, Ken! May God protect you and yours from the hurricane in the area."
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Holiday":
Posted a response to "Holiday":
"Played some Border Ballads in The Scottish Borders, it's true -- Hugh the Graeme (mentions Clan Hume), Kinmont Willie, Tramps & Hawkers, Lammastide,..."
@matt-berg
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
"Rubbing alcohol and acetone dissolve dried super glue."
@noah-cline
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
"Cindy Stammich:
This is just so much fun! Thank you birdies for helping Noah with a name so he could share this with us!..."
@cindy-stammich
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
"This is just so much fun! Thank you birdies for helping Noah with a name so he could share this with us!..."
@skip
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion "Chord Resource and new tuning. ":
Created a new Group discussion "Chord Resource and new tuning. ":
"Here is an amazing chord generator for those playing 4 equidistant strings and looking for chord fingerings. It does not work for less than 4 strings. DAAA..."
Four-Equidistant Strings
Four-Equidistant Strings
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
"I wear nitrile or latex gloves when working with CA glue. It is nasty when you accidentally glue your fingers together.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Holiday":
Posted a response to "Holiday":
"Welcome home, Ken! I'm sure you have stories to tell.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@jost
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jill-geary: Folkroots standard dulcimer $300
Liked a forum discussions item created by @jill-geary: Folkroots standard dulcimer $300
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new Group discussion "Molly Andrews playing & singing "Now is the Cool of the Day"":
Created a new Group discussion "Molly Andrews playing & singing "Now is the Cool of the Day"":
"Also, the mountain dulcimer looks as though it may have been made by Keith Young. "
fans of Jean Ritchie
fans of Jean Ritchie
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 3 days ago
• comments: 7
Liked a youtube item created by @noah-cline: Warring Sparrows
Liked a youtube item created by @noah-cline: Warring Sparrows
@jill-geary
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Folkroots standard dulcimer $300":
Created a new forum topic "Folkroots standard dulcimer $300":
"FOLK ROOTS standard dulcimer for sale
(Selling for a dear dulcimer-playing friend.)
Label says “Folk Roots Dulcimers USA by Ruggs & Jackel.” D400 – S..."
@strumelia
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @mary-z-cox: John Stinson's 2/fiddle & Mountain Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @mary-z-cox: John Stinson's 2/fiddle & Mountain Dulcimer
@annmarie
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Signed @michael-w-fluegge's Guestbook:
Signed @michael-w-fluegge's Guestbook:
"Hi Michael. I found you! I have a courting dulcimer that you made... #002. I don't know how to post a photo here, as I am a new member and still sorting that..."
@mary-z-cox
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on John Stinson's 2/fiddle & Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on John Stinson's 2/fiddle & Mountain Dulcimer:
"Lots of fiddle, dulcimer & banjo on the new Hogfiddle Sessions :)
maryzcox.bandcamp.com"
@mark-gilston
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
Walking Through the Green Grass
Walking Through the Green Grass
@noah-cline
• 4 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
"Robin Thompson:
Your tune and your mountain dulcimer go together like peanut butter and jelly! So cool, Noah!
Ha! I appreciate that. Thanks!"
@noah-cline
• 4 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
"Dusty Turtle:
Sounds more like a reel than a march to me, but it's a toe-tapper for sure! Nice job with the tune and the nut.
Thanks! "
@robin-thompson
• 4 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
"Your tune and your mountain dulcimer go together like peanut butter and jelly! So cool, Noah! "
@gratefulweaver
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @erin-mae: Youth Dulcimer Club
Liked a forum discussions item created by @erin-mae: Youth Dulcimer Club
@dusty-turtle
• 4 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
Posted a new Comment on Warring Sparrows:
"Sounds more like a reel than a march to me, but it's a toe-tapper for sure! Nice job with the tune and the nut."
@dusty-turtle
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Youth Dulcimer Club":
Posted a response to "Youth Dulcimer Club":
"That's great work you're doing with kids, Erin! You're not only helping kids learn the dulcimer, but you're preserving our folk song traditions."
@susie
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Youth Dulcimer Club":
Posted a response to "Youth Dulcimer Club":
"Getting the younger generation excited about music is awesome, Erin. I started into music when I was 9 and have made it a life-long passion."
@strumelia
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Holiday":
Posted a response to "Holiday":
"That's a crazy adventure Ken. Hope you don't get hit too badly by the hurricane now."
@robin-thompson
• 5 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 615 - “Table Rock Lake”:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimerica Episode 615 - “Table Rock Lake”:
"I enjoyed the music and the visuals, Bing! "
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Holiday":
Posted a response to "Holiday":
"Glad you are safely back Kenh."
@erin-mae
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Youth Dulcimer Club":
Created a new forum topic "Youth Dulcimer Club":
"I haven't been on this site for a while, but was reminded of it today and wanted to check in to let everyone know about an online Youth Dulcimer Club I..."
@erin-mae
• 5 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on “M’s” new dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on “M’s” new dulcimer:
"I love this! I was 7 when I got my first mountain dulcimer. :) Now I facilitate a Youth Dulcimer Club online -- it's a place for kids to meet other kids..."
@john-c-knopf
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Holiday":
Posted a response to "Holiday":
"Welcome home, weary traveller! Glad to hear you're back in one piece, and that you (mostly) enjoyed your time there on The Islands. Hope the hurricane..."
@robin-thompson
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Holiday":
Posted a response to "Holiday":
"@ken-hulme I'm glad to learn you have arrived home all in one piece! Y'all batten down the hatches and stay safe! "
@ken-hulme
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Holiday":
Posted a response to "Holiday":
""It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...." Almost everything went perfect -- flight over, visiting friends and family in Sussex and..."
@molly-mccurdy
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
"Thank you, Matt! That’s a good thing to know. This isn’t the first time this has happened. Last time, I just started a whole new fret board with the..."
@molly-mccurdy
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
"Matt Berg:
Cyano acrylate (super glue) is a luthier's best friend. Put down some tape around the fret slot, CAREFULLY put a small amount across the slot,..."
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Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then...
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a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
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Rockin' in the Free World
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Mountain Dulcimer History &...
Share historical information and resources on the...
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to share info on all aspects of using tech: Amplifying,...
Singing with the Dulcimer
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fans of Jean Ritchie
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Help Me Learn this Song
Need help learning to play a particular song? Let...
Dulcimer Therapy
This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a...
Four-Equidistant Strings
A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
I have extra frets.....
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Public Domain... or Not?
Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
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Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
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Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type...
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Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness
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Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
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Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
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The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
6 string dulcimers
Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
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A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
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for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
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Latest Forum Posts All
Magnetic pickup vs Piezo vs...
Posted: Wednesday September 28 2022, 10:32 PM
By: @Cindy Stammich
By: @Cindy Stammich
Holiday
Posted: Tuesday September 27 2022, 3:24 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Fret that won’t stay put
Posted: Tuesday September 27 2022, 7:00 AM
By: @Matt Berg
By: @Matt Berg
Folkroots standard dulcimer...
Posted: Sunday September 25 2022, 6:31 PM
By: @Jill Geary
By: @Jill Geary
Youth Dulcimer Club
Posted: Saturday September 24 2022, 11:49 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Wanted: 26-inch Fret Scale...
Posted: Sunday September 18 2022, 2:09 PM
By: @Silverstrings
By: @Silverstrings
Bass Dulcimers
Posted: Sunday September 18 2022, 10:23 AM
By: @Lorilee
By: @Lorilee
North country dulcimers...
Posted: Saturday September 17 2022, 7:31 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Walnut McSpadden Ginger for...
Posted: Wednesday September 14 2022, 9:23 AM
By: @Lorraine
By: @Lorraine
The Joy of Sharing Dulcimer
Posted: Sunday September 11 2022, 7:58 PM
By: @Cindy Stammich
By: @Cindy Stammich
Picking a Dulcimer
Posted: Tuesday September 6 2022, 6:13 PM
By: @Homer Ross
By: @Homer Ross
David Schnaufer
Posted: Tuesday September 6 2022, 11:21 AM
By: @Don Grundy
By: @Don Grundy
Concert Ukulele
Posted: Monday September 5 2022, 1:41 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
How Many Dulcimers Do You...
Posted: Saturday September 3 2022, 4:04 PM
By: @squeakyhawk
By: @squeakyhawk
End of Finger Stabs
Posted: Sunday August 28 2022, 7:01 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Introduce Yourself!
Posted: Friday August 26 2022, 9:23 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Fret necessary?
Posted: Tuesday August 23 2022, 4:24 PM
By: @Banjimer
By: @Banjimer
Stanley Hicks / David Love...
Posted: Tuesday August 23 2022, 6:52 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Gila Mountain Dulcimer for...
Posted: Monday August 22 2022, 4:13 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
BEAR MEADOW DULCIMER FOR SALE
Posted: Monday August 22 2022, 3:58 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
General Observation - Two...
Posted: Sunday August 21 2022, 12:44 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Making a noter
Posted: Saturday August 20 2022, 12:54 PM
By: @RoyB
By: @RoyB
worldwide Play Music on the...
Posted: Saturday August 20 2022, 9:43 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
McSpadden Dulcimer For Sale...
Posted: Thursday August 18 2022, 9:03 AM
By: @Cynthia Wigington
By: @Cynthia Wigington
Cripple Creek Dulcimer
Posted: Saturday August 13 2022, 10:49 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Finding a tuning Peg
Posted: Friday August 12 2022, 6:25 PM
By: @Jim Schulte
By: @Jim Schulte
Keith Young Youngster
Posted: Friday August 12 2022, 2:12 PM
By: @Dave D
By: @Dave D
Dulcimer and mandolins
Posted: Friday August 12 2022, 1:09 PM
By: @DaveBerry
By: @DaveBerry
Does a 2001 McSpadden...
Posted: Thursday August 11 2022, 1:13 PM
By: @Banjimer
By: @Banjimer
Very frustrated!
Posted: Wednesday August 10 2022, 11:29 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
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