Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer!
Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer is the most extensive site for Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer players and builders on the internet. Welcome!
Join in 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 player 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. 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.. and you'll be able to join in the fun. Click on different areas and links to get familiar with where things are. Questions about using the site?- ask them HERE . Don't be shy- 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
Posted a response to "String spacing help, please":
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ocean-daughter: Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: The Albuquerque Mazurka (by Mark Gilston)
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
Posted a response to "String spacing help, please":
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Liked a forum discussions item created by @steven-stroot: Four string spacing pros and cons?
Liked a forum discussions item created by @steven-stroot: String spacing help, please
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ocean-daughter: Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ocean-daughter: Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's":
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Squirrel Hunters
The Albuquerque Mazurka (by Mark Gilston)
Posted a response to "String spacing help, please":
Posted a response to "String spacing help, please":
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ocean-daughter: Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's
Created a new forum topic "String spacing help, please":
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's":
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's":
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's":
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's":
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ocean-daughter: Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's":
Posted a response to "My latest and greatest mountain dulcimer!":
Posted a response to "My latest and greatest mountain dulcimer!":
Created a new forum topic "Mystery dulcimer, perhaps from the 70's":
Posted a response to "Jouhikko/Tagelharpa":
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Couple of Jesus Tunes
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Squirrel Hunters
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Posted a response to "Jouhikko/Tagelharpa":
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Liked a youtube item created by @davisjames: Viney Flower,JJ Niles
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Posted a response to "Jouhikko/Tagelharpa":
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
Liked a forum discussions item created by @kristinrichmond: Left handed playing
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Posted a response to "Left handed playing ":
Created a new forum topic "Left handed playing ":
Dulcimerica Episode 602 - "Loch Lomond: Melody"
Dulcimerica Episode 602 - "Loch Lomond: Melody"
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Beginner players
Are you a brand new player? Join this group and ask all...
OLD STYLE Drone & Noter...
If you are an avid fan of the older traditional mountain...
Dulcimer Making
A group for those building dulcimers or interested in...
Fingerpicking
A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer...
Modern/Chord style Players
Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then...
Hymn and Worship Song Players
a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
The Music Theory Corner
A Group to talk about Music Theory!
Rockin' in the Free World
A group for those of you who like to play music not...
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance
Tips, tricks and techniques to help care for your dulcimer.
Mountain Dulcimer History &...
Share historical information and resources on the...
Singing with the Dulcimer
Here's a group for those of us who are interested in...
Technology/Software/Amplifying
to share info on all aspects of using tech: Amplifying,...
Arranging/composing for...
A group to discuss creating arrangements of songs and...
fans of Jean Ritchie
A group for those of us who have been inspired by...
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...
Little Dulcimers
Do you play an octave, mini, or traveling dulcimer?
Four-Equidistant Strings
A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
I have extra frets.....
This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2...
Baritone & Bass Dulcimer...
A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
Public Domain... or Not?
Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
Dulcimer teachers
Do you teach dulcimer? Are you helping others to learn?
Collector's Corner
A group where collectors of antique, vintage, or rare...
UK and European Mountain...
A group which hopefully allows players/makers in this...
Early & Classical Music
For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks
Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a...
Home Studio Recording
Recording dulcimers, vocals and other instruments in the...
Dulcimer Ancestors
Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
Box Dulcimers
A group for those who play, make, or admire all types...
Call the Tune
"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video...
Chromatic Dulcimers
For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
Civil War era music
For discussing music that was played around the time of...
Galax Dulcimer Lovers
Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
GIG TALK!
Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
Scrap/Recycled wood...
A group for those thrifty and creative folk who like to...
Rosin the Bow!
Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type...
Challenged Players
A meeting place for players dealing with disabilities.
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness
A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
California Dulcimer Dreamin'
For dulcimer players living in or just visiting California
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer...
For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Virginia Dulcimer Players
Just thought it would be neet to know how many other...
Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts
Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin....
North Carolinians Plus
The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont /...
Kentucky Dulcimer Players
A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
6 string dulcimers
Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
West Virginia players
A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...
Florida Dulcimer Players
Pacific Northwest Players
For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
Missouri Dulcimer Players
for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
FOTMD on the Road
Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
North of the Lakes
for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
Indiana Players
Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana!...
Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players
For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
AussieTalk!
For dulcimer players in Australia. -Be sure to create...
Site Moderators Group
A private group to allow FOTMD moderators to communicate...
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Latest Forum Posts All
String spacing help, please
By: @Steven Stroot
Left handed playing
By: @kristinrichmond
Mystery dulcimer, perhaps...
By: @Ken Longfield
My latest and greatest...
By: @TheresaSC
Jouhikko/Tagelharpa
By: @Mr. Woolery
Removable Magnetic Pickup...
By: @CajunJam
For Sale: McSpadden...
By: @Wendell G
For Sale: Bill Taylor...
By: @Susie
How Many Dulcimers Do You...
By: @Susie
Are these strings on the...
By: @Charlie in Ky
Healthy Living- healthy...
By: @Charlie in Ky
Turn Your Standard Mountain...
By: @Bing Futch
June 9 at 7 pm - MD...
By: @Bing Futch
Warren May Hourdrop Question
By: @Charlie in Ky
A Samuel F. Russell...
By: @Steven Berger
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
By: @Don Grundy
Table for Mt. Dulcimer
By: @Melvoid
For Sale Modern Mountain...
By: @Blondie
Various Tunings
By: @Melvoid
Any banjo players out there?
By: @Melvoid
Clinch Mountain Backstep
By: @Ken Longfield
COVID and Nursing Home Visits
By: @Dorisma
Slit in Strum Hollow? What...
By: @Joe Madl
Citera - Hungarian folk...
By: @strumandorpick
Tennessee Sweetie for sale
By: @Strumelia
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer &...
By: @TheresaSC
Four string spacing pros...
By: @Steven Stroot
Kevin Roth interviews...
By: @Dusty Turtle
(Monthly, Ohio) Germantown...
By: @Debbie Kopp Simpkins
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