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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!
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Latest Activity
@paula-brawdy
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Don Neuhauser dulcibro !! ":
Created a new forum topic "Don Neuhauser dulcibro !! ":
"I have 2 Don Neuhauser Dulcibro’s and decided to sell one!!i love the sound! I play as a mtn dulcimer however it comes with a nut extender which lifts the..."
@davisjames
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
@dusty-turtle
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
"Thanks so much, @Rob-N-Lackey and @Ariane. I'm glad you enjoyed the tune.
And I love my McCafferty dulcimer. Terry is making some now with not only an..."
@john-w-mckinstry
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit:
Posted a new Comment on Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit:
"Thanks, Ariane!. It's so good to hear from you. I appreciate your comments and those of others. I am glad this video has been enjoyed. John"
@robin-thompson
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"@ariane Your music & your friendship bring joy to us! I'll keep my eyes open for postings from around the world for IADD! "
@ariane
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Metamorphosis:
Posted a new Comment on Metamorphosis:
"Thank you very much, dear Robin, Benjamin and Dulcidom - I am very happy that you like it."
@ariane
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Elizabeth MacDermott Roe - Carolan (1670-1738):
Posted a new Comment on Elizabeth MacDermott Roe - Carolan (1670-1738):
"Very beautiful playing and arrangement - c`était très bien"
@ariane
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Branle d´Ecosse:
Posted a new Comment on Branle d´Ecosse:
"Klingt toll, lieber Martin"
@ariane
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Captain Kidd/Jack or Sam Hall:
Posted a new Comment on Captain Kidd/Jack or Sam Hall:
"Beautiful tune and playing, Nate"
@ariane
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on For Ireland I’d Not Tell Her Name:
Posted a new Comment on For Ireland I’d Not Tell Her Name:
"Very beautiful, Lisa "
@ariane
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit:
Posted a new Comment on Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit:
"This is just wonderful, John"
@ariane
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
"Your composition and playing is very beautiful, dear Dusty - by the way you have a wonderfully sounding and looking dulcimer!"
@ariane
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"@Alegre1 - Thank you so much for this lovely video - I have just watched it and enjoyed it very much.
@Robin & Mark - I am very much looking forward to..."
@phil-myers
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
@rob-n-lackey
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
"Sounds good DT.... Not just the McCafferty but the tune and your playing of it!"
@bing-futch
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
Dulcimerica Episode 641 - "Retreat Pt. 4"
Dulcimerica Episode 641 - "Retreat Pt. 4"
@john-c-knopf
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"Yes, the manufacturers offer different sizes. Just select ones that are the proper size. I know of three manufacturers-- Knilling (Perfection pegs),..."
@strumelia
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
@dusty-turtle
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
"Thanks for your encouragement, Robin. I have to admit that I'm pretty pleased with this arrangement myself."
@strumelia
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"Or, the geared tuners in viola size. Violin sized tuners might only look natural on smaller dulcimers. Check the sizes of the tuners and the instrument."
@ken-hulme
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"I agree with John, If you want that traditional look go with Perfection geared violin pegs. Simple to install."
@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"I have had good results using Perfection geared violin pegs by Knilling. The tuning action is very smooth for those suffering from arthritis or other hand..."
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"A friend of mine recently had nice ukulele geared tuners put on a Jeffreys instrument and was happy with the result. "
@strumandorpick
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Change out friction pegs?":
Created a new forum topic "Change out friction pegs?":
"I recently purchased an A.W. Jeffreys dulcimer from 1967 (I think - serial # 993). Although I wanted a very traditional style instrument, I am having trouble..."
@nate
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Diddleybow Hiking Pole:
Posted a new Comment on Diddleybow Hiking Pole:
"Jergen:
How does that one sound? Is it worth trying to build one myself?
Hey Jergen. Sadly I can't record it as it has since broken.The answer depends..."
@jergen
• yesterday
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Diddleybow Hiking Pole:
Posted a new Comment on Diddleybow Hiking Pole:
"How does that one sound? Is it worth trying to build one myself?"
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
Posted a new Comment on Safe Haven (original):
"Wonderfully composed & played, Dusty! "
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on An Original Polska from Mark Gilston:
Posted a new Comment on An Original Polska from Mark Gilston:
"Like Nate, I love the tone of your playing on this little instrument. It reminds me of French epinette playing!"
@john-w-mckinstry
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit:
Posted a new Comment on Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit:
"Thanks, Strumelia. This rabbit just came out of a hat and so I painted him. I have to admit that like the Gingerbread Boy, I was surprised when he came to..."
@mark-gilston
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on An Original Polska from Mark Gilston:
Posted a new Comment on An Original Polska from Mark Gilston:
"Strumelia: Lovely tune, Mark! Btw... I find it fascinating to watch the economy of movement in your right picking hand, meanwhile your left fretting..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on An Original Polska from Mark Gilston:
Posted a new Comment on An Original Polska from Mark Gilston:
"Lovely tune, Mark!
Btw... I find it fascinating to watch the economy of movement in your right picking hand, meanwhile your left fretting hand is making..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: An Original Polska from Mark Gilston
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: An Original Polska from Mark Gilston
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Get Out of the Kitchen While I Cook:
Posted a new Comment on Get Out of the Kitchen While I Cook:
"...And did you make a bundt cake after playing this tune so well? "
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @nate: Get Out of the Kitchen While I Cook
Liked a youtube item created by @nate: Get Out of the Kitchen While I Cook
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Elizabeth MacDermott Roe - Carolan (1670-1738):
Posted a new Comment on Elizabeth MacDermott Roe - Carolan (1670-1738):
"So lilting and lovely. I too enjoyed the description, and the richness of the 'cello towards the end."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: Elizabeth MacDermott Roe - Carolan (1670-1738)
Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: Elizabeth MacDermott Roe - Carolan (1670-1738)
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @nate: Captain Kidd/Jack or Sam Hall
Liked a youtube item created by @nate: Captain Kidd/Jack or Sam Hall
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Captain Kidd/Jack or Sam Hall:
Posted a new Comment on Captain Kidd/Jack or Sam Hall:
"Wonderful, it has that loping 'old western prairie' kind of sound to it. I especially like seeing the very old lyrics there."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit:
Posted a new Comment on Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit:
"This shows how a song can be a true Delight, no matter how simple its melody or lyrics are.
Perfectly done John, and I just know you painted the pretty..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 8
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Sager":
Posted a response to "Gary Sager":
"Strumelia:
Robin, that was a sweet box dulcimer!
It's a great instrument-- Gary made fantastic instruments. "
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Sager":
Posted a response to "Gary Sager":
"Robin, that was a sweet box dulcimer!"
@dulcidom
• 2 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Safe Haven (original)
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Sager":
Posted a response to "Gary Sager":
"Gary made wonderful box dulcimers and called them Prussia Valley Music Boxes because they weren't reproductions of Tennessee Music Boxes yet paid homage to..."
@ken-hulme
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Info needed Ken Rice":
Posted a response to "Info needed Ken Rice":
"Flint-Hill is indeed an Educational Working Farm in Lehigh County, PA. No mention on their site of Ken Rice (or any other individuals for that matter)."
@folkfan
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Info needed Ken Rice":
Posted a response to "Info needed Ken Rice":
"Thanks so. Is Flint Hill the name of a farm? "
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Info needed Ken Rice":
Posted a response to "Info needed Ken Rice":
"Hi Keigh,@flint-hill
Ken's FOTMD page is here..."
@folkfan
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Info needed Ken Rice":
Created a new forum topic "Info needed Ken Rice":
"I'm hoping someone here can help me. I'm looking for a Ken Rice who sent a dulcimer to Dave Lynch for repair. The family is trying to get it back to..."
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Don Neuhauser dulcibro !!
Posted: Friday March 24 2023, 3:22 PM
By: @Paula Brawdy
By: @Paula Brawdy
International Appalachian...
Posted: Friday March 24 2023, 12:44 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Change out friction pegs?
Posted: Friday March 24 2023, 8:29 AM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Gary Sager
Posted: Thursday March 23 2023, 9:43 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Info needed Ken Rice
Posted: Wednesday March 22 2023, 6:06 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
How Old is This Dulcimer...
Posted: Wednesday March 22 2023, 10:35 AM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Lee Zangari in Boston May 12
Posted: Wednesday March 22 2023, 10:29 AM
By: @angelm
By: @angelm
Your Dulcimer Audience
Posted: Friday March 17 2023, 4:45 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Dulcimer Players News demise
Posted: Thursday March 16 2023, 4:25 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Benefits of longer VSL?
Posted: Thursday March 16 2023, 1:04 PM
By: @Randy Adams
By: @Randy Adams
Kora
Posted: Wednesday March 15 2023, 3:07 PM
By: @NateBuildsToys
By: @NateBuildsToys
Question about Blue Lion...
Posted: Wednesday March 15 2023, 9:10 AM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Left handed playing
Posted: Wednesday March 15 2023, 4:43 AM
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By: @NateBuildsToys
How to re-glue a bridge
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By: @Holly Tannen
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By: @Fred-Kess
Posted: Sunday March 12 2023, 10:49 PM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
How do I know what key I'm in?
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By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Harmonica?
Posted: Sunday March 12 2023, 10:39 PM
By: @NateBuildsToys
By: @NateBuildsToys
Slots for frets loose
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By: @NateBuildsToys
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By: @Wally Venable
Dave Lynch Harpmaker passing
Posted: Sunday March 12 2023, 5:04 PM
By: @Richard Streib
By: @Richard Streib
Pick noise
Posted: Sunday March 12 2023, 4:38 PM
By: @Kendra Ward
By: @Kendra Ward
Darcyhorse Dulcimers
Posted: Saturday March 11 2023, 9:37 PM
By: @Michael Willey
By: @Michael Willey
John Crocker
Posted: Thursday March 9 2023, 5:02 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Bing Futch...
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By: @Dave Boyt
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Liquid Electrical Tape
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