Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer!
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
@ariane
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Wanted - a second-hand McSpadden mountain dulcimer":
Created a new forum topic "Wanted - a second-hand McSpadden mountain dulcimer":
"Hello to everybody,
I have heard a lot of the good quality and playability of McSpadden mountain dulcimers and would like to purchase a used one.
Many..."
@ariane
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Fantasy Around The World (feat. Elvensong):
Posted a new Comment on Fantasy Around The World (feat. Elvensong):
"I am very happy to read your kind comment, Val. "
@steven-berger
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
"Nicely done, Ken."
@robin-thompson
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
"Cool, Ken. "
@robin-thompson
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 7
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
@ken-hulme
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Do you play any popular songs on your dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Do you play any popular songs on your dulcimer?":
"I have a whole set that I call Top Of The Pops -- 1650 !!"
@dulcinina
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
"Hey Guys, When I read Dusty's post about cold brew coffee, I was intrigued since I love ice coffee in the summer. So I Googled it and chose a recipe and..."
@strumelia
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
"I truly enjoyed this, Ken! Very creative and emotive.
"The Jabberwocky" holds a special place in my heart, because my father used to read it to my..."
@strumelia
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 7
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
@elvensong
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
"Nicely done! A true minstrel!
"
@val-hughes
• yesterday
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Flight To Minas Tirith (with Frank Ledgerwood in 1986):
Posted a new Comment on Flight To Minas Tirith (with Frank Ledgerwood in 1986):
"Very fine playing indeed."
@val-hughes
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Fantasy Around The World (feat. Elvensong):
Posted a new Comment on Fantasy Around The World (feat. Elvensong):
"Beautiful Ariane, on this beautiful Sunday morning."
@val-hughes
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers:
Scotland the Brave
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers:
Scotland the Brave
@val-hughes
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Scotland the Brave:
Posted a new Comment on Scotland the Brave:
"This is great Phil, well done to all."
@dusty-turtle
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
"Hi @dave-shattuck; Here is a video demo of my Laurel Mountain mini dulcimer. I recorded at the end of a long day, so I ramble a little, and I could only..."
@dusty-turtle
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
"Lulu: Wish i could drink strong coffee because I love the taste. Alas, I must avoid caffeine! I was also told by one doctor to avoid coffee because it..."
@lulu
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":
"Wish i could drink strong coffee because I love the taste. Alas, I must avoid caffeine!"
@dusty-turtle
• yesterday
• comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on Black Hawk Waltz/Westphalia Waltz:
Posted a new Comment on Black Hawk Waltz/Westphalia Waltz:
"Thanks, @robert-l-parker-jr. I'm glad you enjoyed it."
@charles-thomas
• yesterday
• comments: 7
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
@robert-l-porter-jr
• yesterday
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Beautiful Star of Bethlehem:
Posted a new Comment on Beautiful Star of Bethlehem:
"That was good, one of my favorite tunes on a dulcimer. Enjoyed the picking.
"
@bob
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on An O'Carolyn tune:
Posted a new Comment on An O'Carolyn tune:
"Hi Irene- hope your reunion was fun as I imagine it was.Maybe you will give us a video of your harp playing; O'Carolyn was a harp player, so that's just..."
@robert-l-porter-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on Black Hawk Waltz/Westphalia Waltz:
Posted a new Comment on Black Hawk Waltz/Westphalia Waltz:
"Very good, enjoyed it very much. "
@virginia-hogfiddler
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
"Robert L. Porter, Jr.: That was great, really enjoyed it.
Thank you!"
@robert-l-porter-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Running Away:
Posted a new Comment on Running Away:
"enjoyed the noter style playing, very good.
"
@robert-l-porter-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
Posted a new Comment on Old Joe Clark:
"That was great, really enjoyed it.
"
@robert-l-porter-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Madame Bonaparte:
Posted a new Comment on Madame Bonaparte:
"That was good Mark, Enjoyed it very much.
"
@jeffrey-charles-foster
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
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
@terry-wilson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
"Ken, that was fantastic. Certainly caught my attention."
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
"Two thumbs up!!!"
@dan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
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
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Do you play any popular songs on your dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Do you play any popular songs on your dulcimer?":
"Well if you just want a chuckle . . .
At the jam after the Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering this past spring we played "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane. It..."
@lisa-golladay
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
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
@lisa-golladay
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
Posted a new Comment on Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre:
"Beowulf himself could not have done it better. :-)"
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new YouTube video:
Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre
Jabberwocky Viking Style on Anglo-Saxon Lyre
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Making Lemonade in the Southern Highlands":
Posted a response to "Making Lemonade in the Southern Highlands":
"Nicely done, David! "
@mandy
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on What A Friend We Have In Jesus:
Posted a new Comment on What A Friend We Have In Jesus:
"Thank you Cynthia. Haha chicken whisperer (we call my daughter that because they love her so). Have a beautiful day!
"
@cynthia-wigington
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on What A Friend We Have In Jesus:
Posted a new Comment on What A Friend We Have In Jesus:
"Mandy what I forgot to say in my chicken enthusiasm is that you did a great job with this hymn. We could swap chicken stories for hours - I love that you..."
@dave-shattuck
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
"Okay"
@irene
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on An O'Carolyn tune:
Posted a new Comment on An O'Carolyn tune:
"hey hey hey, THAT IS GREAT....and love how you played this one. thank you. I've not been on this site while we were at our family reunion and traveling as..."
@irene
• 2 days ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Unanswered (original composition) on Mountain Dulcimer :
Posted a new Comment on Unanswered (original composition) on Mountain Dulcimer :
"YES YES, I did take that class and wished for more. I JUST LOVED THE OLD PAL time and I figure I'm going to go every year. I've been in Utah for our family..."
@elvensong
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on An O'Carolyn tune:
Posted a new Comment on An O'Carolyn tune:
" Lovely tune, Bob. "
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
"@debi, I'm glad you found an instrument. Mary at Laurel Mountain does very good work.
Since Dave is interested in the instrument I have, please leave this..."
@dusty-turtle
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
"@dave-shattuck, give me a day or so to get some photos and/or a video together. "
@debi
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Laurel Mountain Mini Dulcimer ":
"Hi Dusty,
Thx for thinking of me but I've already located and purchased a Laurel Mtn. Mini from a gentleman in Louisiana. Its a beautiful instrument and I..."
@john-w-mckinstry
• 2 days ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Unanswered (original composition) on Mountain Dulcimer :
Posted a new Comment on Unanswered (original composition) on Mountain Dulcimer :
"Very soothing. Your song and playing really bring out the sweetness of the dulcimer."
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Wanted - a second-hand...
Posted: Monday June 25 2018, 5:58 AM
By: @Ariane
By: @Ariane
Do you play any popular...
Posted: Sunday June 24 2018, 4:20 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Healthy Living- healthy...
Posted: Sunday June 24 2018, 4:03 PM
By: @dulcinina
By: @dulcinina
Wanted: Laurel Mountain...
Posted: Sunday June 24 2018, 2:42 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Making Lemonade in the...
Posted: Saturday June 23 2018, 11:05 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Thursday June 21 2018, 7:43 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Strumming...AGAIN....
Posted: Thursday June 21 2018, 5:23 PM
By: @hugssandi
By: @hugssandi
Show Us Your Pets!
Posted: Thursday June 21 2018, 10:03 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Staining wood?
Posted: Thursday June 21 2018, 8:25 AM
By: @Kusani
By: @Kusani
What's your favorite...
Posted: Tuesday June 19 2018, 8:56 PM
By: @notsothoreau
By: @notsothoreau
Favorite noter?
Posted: Tuesday June 19 2018, 1:38 PM
By: @hugssandi
By: @hugssandi
Folkcraft Cek-160 '85
Posted: Monday June 18 2018, 10:46 PM
By: @marg
By: @marg
Wood thickness
Posted: Monday June 18 2018, 4:36 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
fret markers.
Posted: Monday June 18 2018, 6:31 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Roland Mobile AC Acoustic Amp
Posted: Saturday June 16 2018, 7:07 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
What Are You Working On?
Posted: Thursday June 14 2018, 10:02 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Tuning peg will not hold pitch
Posted: Tuesday June 12 2018, 11:01 AM
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By: @Bill Doerge
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Posted: Sunday June 10 2018, 7:13 PM
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