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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!
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Latest Activity
@hoodoo
• 53 minutes ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"@Strumelia
Thanks. Beginners question here, but I was taking a look at Phillis Gaskins book (there is a preview on her website) and i've been listening to..."
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 55 minutes ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane:
"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane:
"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song
@kevin-r
• an hour ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane:
"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song
Liked a youtube item created by @ariane:
"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song
@dusty-turtle
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song:
Posted a new Comment on "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song:
"Very pretty. You keep the tune interesting to the very end. Thanks for sharing."
@ken-longfield
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song:
Posted a new Comment on "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song:
"Very nice, Ariane. Thank you for sharing this lovely hymn.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ariane
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song:
Posted a new Comment on "Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song:
"With this song I would like to wish you all a merry advent season and at the same time I would like to say thank you to all the friendly and kind members of..."
@ariane
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new YouTube video:
"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song
"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen" - a German Christmas Song
@steve-wolschleger
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson:
Appflutes Dulcimers
Liked a photos item created by @jack-ferguson:
Appflutes Dulcimers
@john-keane
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 17
Posted a new Comment on The Day When Paradise Burned Down -- original:
Posted a new Comment on The Day When Paradise Burned Down -- original:
"A touching tribute to the victims of a horribly tragic event. This song is also an emotional documentation of the devastation that occurred during this..."
@john-keane
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"Hello hoodoo (and congratulations on your first dulcimer)! My first book is a collection of original tunes in various tunings for melody string play with..."
@dusty-turtle
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston:
In Dulci Jubilo
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston:
In Dulci Jubilo
@ken-longfield
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"Lisa, thanks for fixing the link and reminding us to check the ones we post.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@strumelia
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"Phyllis Gaskins has a very comprehensive book out for learning to play Galax style dulcimer (one of the variations of noter/drone style playing):..."
@ken-longfield
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"You care correct. I tried to post the link earlier but received an error message. We will have to wait and see if the site comes back up. As to resources,..."
@strumelia
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"Hey folks, I've now either fixed or removed THREE non-functional links in this short discussion already. I'd like to ask a favor- if you are going to post..."
@dan
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"My favorite!
DAN
www.dulcimore.com"
@ken-hulme
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"I would not say that Noter & Drone is "uncommon". Not as common as Chord-Melody, but still... There aren't many resources, per se. Lisa has a Noter..."
@hoodoo
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"I'll check that group out.
Perhaps, I should specify (for now), best resources in terms of books etc"
@richard-streib
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"Hoodoo, congrats on your first dulcimer. That is a good choice.
Many on this site play noter drone at times or exclusively. You may want to consider..."
@ken-longfield
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Best resources to learn noter/drone:
"Hoodoo, your link above did not work for me. Folks can try this one: http://www.mountainmademusic.com/1997.asp I think it might be because of the..."
@hoodoo
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 11
Created a new Group discussion "Best resources to learn noter/drone":
Created a new Group discussion "Best resources to learn noter/drone":
"Hi,
So I finally went ahead and ordered my first dulcimer. I'm very excited! (For those who are curious, I chose this model, please don't tell me that I..."
OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players
OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players
@hoodoo
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Ken Hulme's "Get Noterized!" article:
Posted a new Comment on Ken Hulme's "Get Noterized!" article:
"Thanks!"
@dusty-turtle
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Ken Hulme's "I Just Got a Dulcimer, Now What?" article:
Posted a new Comment on Ken Hulme's "I Just Got a Dulcimer, Now What?" article:
"I read Ken's article many years ago before I even had a dulcimer. I learned a lot from it and felt much better equipped to make my first dulcimer purchase..."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
"Thank you @Salt-Springs !"
@salt-springs
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
"That just made my day............."
@kevin-r
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Liked a youtube item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers:
Jingle Bells noter/drone
Liked a youtube item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers:
Jingle Bells noter/drone
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
"Thank you @Terry-Wilson and @Dusty-Turtle !
Much appreciated!"
@dusty-turtle
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
"Merry Christmas to you, too, Bobby. Nice dulcimer and nice playing!"
@terry-wilson
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
"Bobby, this is why I wanted to learn noter/drone.
Great playing and beautiful instrument.
Merry Christmas to you, friend. "
@ken-hulme
• yesterday
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Buying my first instrument..:
Posted a new Comment on Buying my first instrument..:
"Bill makes some good instruments, that's for certain. The couple that I've played had a good sound and feel to them..."
@terry-wilson
• yesterday
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Waterbound using noter:
Posted a new Comment on Waterbound using noter:
"Slate Creek Dulcimers: Awesome friend! Waterbound was the first song I learned on the dulcimer. Doing great Terry!
Thank you, Bobby. I appreciate..."
@slate-creek-dulcimers
• yesterday
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Waterbound using noter:
Posted a new Comment on Waterbound using noter:
"Awesome friend! Waterbound was the first song I learned on the dulcimer. Doing great Terry!"
@terry-wilson
• yesterday
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Waterbound using noter:
Posted a new Comment on Waterbound using noter:
"Christine Shoemaker: 20 years? Nope! You are a natural, Terry!
Christine, Thank you very much. Hey, talk about being a natural. Look in the..."
@jimmy-lamar
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Bridge To End Pins Distance: How Critical?:
Posted a new Comment on Bridge To End Pins Distance: How Critical?:
"As always, thanks Robert & Ken for your input. My hands are wide enough to handle the longer VSL, and my original idea was to have a deeper than normal..."
@christine-shoemaker
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman:
"THE ROYAL DREAM" on Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman:
"THE ROYAL DREAM" on Dulcimer
@christine-shoemaker
• yesterday
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Waterbound using noter:
Posted a new Comment on Waterbound using noter:
"20 years? Nope! You are a natural, Terry! "
@dan
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Liked a youtube item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers:
Jingle Bells noter/drone
Liked a youtube item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers:
Jingle Bells noter/drone
@jim-fawcett
• yesterday
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
"Good job, Bobby. sounds real good."
@susie
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
Posted a response to "Show Us Your Pets!":
"She's cute! When I was just out of college, there was a tiny fawn that was in the same situation, right down the street from where we now live. They had the..."
@grahame-hood
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Marc Bolan Dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Marc Bolan Dulcimer?":
"Here is the full story, as written for the UK Nonsuch News. As you say, I could certainly imagine Marc playing dulcimer.Nick Odell Dulcimers
In July I bought..."
@sam
• 2 days ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
Posted a new Comment on Jingle Bells noter/drone:
"I know you were working on this Bobby. It was worth the effort! Enjoyed this so much. Thanks for sharing."
@dan-evans
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on The Dance Of The Falling Leaves:
Posted a new Comment on The Dance Of The Falling Leaves:
"thnx @elvensong
just that little recorder but in 4 track mode
2 tracks are mics picking up the acoustic sound
2 other tracks take the output of the FX..."
@robert-schuler
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Bridge To End Pins Distance: How Critical?:
Posted a new Comment on Bridge To End Pins Distance: How Critical?:
"Ken is right, don't worry about it. Look at any flat top guitar, the pins are only. 1/2" from the bridge. What does matter is where the pins are on the..."
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Bridge To End Pins Distance: How Critical?:
Posted a new Comment on Bridge To End Pins Distance: How Critical?:
"Many people today consider 28" VSL to be 'too long' (not me, personally). With 3" high sides you're going to have a seriously 'mellow' baritone-ish sounding..."
@hoodoo
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Buying my first instrument..:
Posted a new Comment on Buying my first instrument..:
"I haven't yet bit the bullet, but I was leaning towards one of Bill Berg's models. I will probably order tommorow!
"
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Buying my first instrument..:
Posted a new Comment on Buying my first instrument..:
"You know, it's funny. We just don't hear anything about Canadian dulcimer builders down here south of the Border. Hadn't heard of Don Gardner, either. He..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a group discussions item created by @james-phillips:
using Chromebook to make YouTube videos?
Liked a group discussions item created by @james-phillips:
using Chromebook to make YouTube videos?
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Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
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Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type of...
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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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For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
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A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
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Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
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A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
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for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
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for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
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Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
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For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
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Show Us Your Pets!
Posted: Friday December 14 2018, 6:00 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Marc Bolan Dulcimer?
Posted: Friday December 14 2018, 4:38 AM
By: @Grahame Hood
By: @Grahame Hood
(SOLD) A beautiful dulcimer...
Posted: Thursday December 13 2018, 6:15 PM
By: @Lori Downs
By: @Lori Downs
Introduce Yourself!
Posted: Thursday December 13 2018, 1:24 PM
By: @Skip
By: @Skip
About to start my first...
Posted: Thursday December 13 2018, 10:05 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Looking for article by Ken...
Posted: Wednesday December 12 2018, 10:13 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Balalaika, the most...
Posted: Wednesday December 12 2018, 5:21 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Favorite albums
Posted: Wednesday December 12 2018, 3:57 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Seeking John Stockard dulcimer
Posted: Tuesday December 11 2018, 8:40 AM
By: @Dave shattuck
By: @Dave shattuck
John Stockard dulcimer for...
Posted: Monday December 10 2018, 4:14 PM
By: @julies59
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The Drifting Thread...
Posted: Monday December 10 2018, 5:27 AM
By: @Jan Potts
By: @Jan Potts
Hearts Of The Dulcimer...
Posted: Sunday December 9 2018, 11:19 PM
By: @Patricia Delich
By: @Patricia Delich
The Dulcimer
Posted: Sunday December 9 2018, 3:02 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
McSpadden Questions
Posted: Saturday December 8 2018, 6:03 PM
By: @Geckostar97
By: @Geckostar97
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Friday December 7 2018, 10:46 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
Gallier Starsong !!
Posted: Friday December 7 2018, 6:32 PM
By: @Paula Brawdy
By: @Paula Brawdy
How Do I Ditch This Chat...
Posted: Friday December 7 2018, 4:47 PM
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By: @Jimmy Lamar
How Do I Quote Someone?
Posted: Friday December 7 2018, 2:37 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Glitch with Graphics
Posted: Thursday December 6 2018, 8:00 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Question about Homer...
Posted: Tuesday December 4 2018, 10:02 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
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Bowed Psaltery
Posted: Monday December 3 2018, 2:39 PM
By: @robert schuler
By: @robert schuler
Dulcimer Players News...
Posted: Sunday December 2 2018, 6:25 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Bowed Psalteries
Posted: Friday November 30 2018, 11:22 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
John Jacob Niles's...
Posted: Thursday November 29 2018, 9:42 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
what was your first song on...
Posted: Wednesday November 28 2018, 11:55 AM
By: @ART pRIOR
By: @ART pRIOR
Old Folkcraft Teardrop Kit
Posted: Tuesday November 27 2018, 3:14 PM
By: @Dave D
By: @Dave D
Help Selecting from...
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Argh! Organizing your...
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