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
@geckostar97
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Staten Island Hornpipe
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Staten Island Hornpipe
@geckostar97
• an hour ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: When It's Lamplighting Time
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: When It's Lamplighting Time
@geckostar97
• an hour ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on The Mill Mill O:
Posted a new Comment on The Mill Mill O:
"John, I like this tune very much; terrific job!"
@dusty-turtle
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on Ladie Rothmayis Lilt -- Planxty Hewlett medley:
Posted a new Comment on Ladie Rothmayis Lilt -- Planxty Hewlett medley:
"Thanks so much, @Strumelia. I really appreciate your taking the time to comment."
@strumelia
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on Ladie Rothmayis Lilt -- Planxty Hewlett medley:
Posted a new Comment on Ladie Rothmayis Lilt -- Planxty Hewlett medley:
"This is sooo pretty @dusty-turtle !"
@dusty-turtle
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on The Mill Mill O:
Posted a new Comment on The Mill Mill O:
"John, I want to thank you again for sharing this tune. I dug out some sheet music and am learning it myself. It has some cool rhythms in there (triplets..."
@kjb
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on When It's Lamplighting Time:
Posted a new Comment on When It's Lamplighting Time:
"Great. I was just playing around with a slide the other day. Lots of fun. Thanks for posting."
@kjb
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: When It's Lamplighting Time
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: When It's Lamplighting Time
@joolsy
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
"Thank you guys, I was hoping for this response!.
I added kerfing to make the joints stronger & as I said earlier, I love the vibrato achieved by gently..."
@strumelia
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @steve-eulberg: 30 Days of Dulcimer Joy
Liked a forum discussions item created by @steve-eulberg: 30 Days of Dulcimer Joy
@ken-longfield
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
"Since the fretboard is level I do not see a problem with playing it on your lap. As long as the glue joints are solid I do not see a problem with it coming..."
@ken-hulme
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
"Some builders actually build-in a bowed back -- the idea that the curve acts as a kind of projector for the sound."
@dusty-turtle
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"Today is Bach's birthday, and if you haven't visited Google yet, do so. The banner is an artificial intelligence app that takes any melody you put in and..."
@dusty-turtle
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-eulberg: A Walk in the Muir Woods Cathedral
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-eulberg: A Walk in the Muir Woods Cathedral
@joolsy
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
"Thanks John.
I don't mind it having a slightly bowed back as I play with it on my lap and use a gentle rocking motion for slow vibrato.
It was more a..."
@john-c-knopf
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
"Joolsy,
You could try sanding the back flat if the bow is minor, or you could glue 3 feet on the back like they did in the old days."
@joolsy
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
Created a new forum topic "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":
"Hi all.
I recently finished my walnut fokcraft teardrop dulcimer kit & have noticed a slight side to side rocking motion when placed on a flat surface...."
@dusty-turtle
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Danny Boy (Londonderry Air):
Posted a new Comment on Danny Boy (Londonderry Air):
"Thanks for listening, @Jan-Potts."
@dusty-turtle
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: When It's Lamplighting Time
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: When It's Lamplighting Time
@sphillips
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Frank Proffitt Mountain Dulcimer for Sale":
Posted a response to "Frank Proffitt Mountain Dulcimer for Sale":
"Banjimer:
After looking at your pictures once again, my best guess is that this dulcimer was made by Leonard Glenn. The thick, stubby tuning pegs were..."
@greg-gunner
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Frank Proffitt Mountain Dulcimer for Sale":
Posted a response to "Frank Proffitt Mountain Dulcimer for Sale":
"After looking at your pictures once again, my best guess is that this dulcimer was made by Leonard Glenn. The thick, stubby tuning pegs were pretty much a..."
@alan-thompson
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: When It's Lamplighting Time
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: When It's Lamplighting Time
@steven-berger
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on When It's Lamplighting Time:
Posted a new Comment on When It's Lamplighting Time:
"That's great,Phil! Looks like it's got a 9 1/2 inch resonator with a spider bridge. You sure won't get drowned-out in most acoustic mixes!"
@steve-eulberg
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "30 Days of Dulcimer Joy":
Posted a response to "30 Days of Dulcimer Joy":
"Thanks Dusty!
Steve"
@dusty-turtle
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "30 Days of Dulcimer Joy":
Posted a response to "30 Days of Dulcimer Joy":
"Steve, this class looks really helpful. We stress left-hand fingering so much and too often forget right-hand technique.
We should be able to embed your..."
@sarah-from-tn
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @bob: Men of Harlech (a sound test)
Liked a youtube item created by @bob: Men of Harlech (a sound test)
@strumelia
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Ken Bloom Octave Bowed Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Ken Bloom Octave Bowed Dulcimer":
"Great news! I'm happy and excited for you! "
@tutaine
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Ken Bloom Octave Bowed Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Ken Bloom Octave Bowed Dulcimer":
"GAH! Meant platypus, not dodo bird."
@tutaine
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Ken Bloom Octave Bowed Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Ken Bloom Octave Bowed Dulcimer":
"FOUND IT AND GOT IT!
Greetings, all.
I found an octave violin bowed dulcimer by Ken Bloom and someone willing to sell it to me!
All this happened more..."
@steve-eulberg
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "30 Days of Dulcimer Joy":
Posted a response to "30 Days of Dulcimer Joy":
"Here is the video about this Master Class that I apparently posted in the wrong place before (You have to click the link here because it doesn't display as a..."
@kjb
• yesterday
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-eulberg: A Walk in the Muir Woods Cathedral
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-eulberg: A Walk in the Muir Woods Cathedral
@kjb
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-eulberg: Still, Still, Mountain Dulcimer Ensemble Clemmer
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-eulberg: Still, Still, Mountain Dulcimer Ensemble Clemmer
@kjb
• yesterday
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Fiddle Tune a Day - Day 43 - Sheebeg and Sheemore:
Posted a new Comment on Fiddle Tune a Day - Day 43 - Sheebeg and Sheemore:
"Well played. This is one of my favorite tunes. I play it on mandolin and may try learning it in dulcimer now."
@kjb
• yesterday
• comments: 14
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-eulberg: Fiddle Tune a Day - Day 43 - Sheebeg and Sheemore
Liked a youtube item created by @steve-eulberg: Fiddle Tune a Day - Day 43 - Sheebeg and Sheemore
@jan-potts
• yesterday
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Danny Boy (Londonderry Air):
Posted a new Comment on Danny Boy (Londonderry Air):
"I'm a week late, but I'm really enjoying your Danny Boy, Dusty. Thanks for sharing!"
@steven-berger
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mandy: Softly and Tenderly
Liked a youtube item created by @mandy: Softly and Tenderly
@steve-eulberg
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "30 Days of Dulcimer Joy":
Created a new forum topic "30 Days of Dulcimer Joy":
"Steve Eulberg: I have created a Master Class based on Beethoven's Ode to Joy which assists in developing fingerstyle mastery for mountain dulcimer..."
@tutaine
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Sale: Folkcraft mountain Dulcimer made by David Marks":
Posted a response to "For Sale: Folkcraft mountain Dulcimer made by David Marks":
"Forgot to add:
One of the pictures of the back shows what looks to be a hole. This is not a hole. It's an irregularity in the wood grain that's existed..."
@tutaine
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "For Sale: Folkcraft mountain Dulcimer made by David Marks":
Created a new forum topic "For Sale: Folkcraft mountain Dulcimer made by David Marks":
"For Sale: Folkcraft mountain Dulcimer made by David Marks
Price: $240.00 plus shipping within the 48 states
Structural condition: Mint. No cracks. No..."
@bob
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Men of Harlech (a sound test):
Posted a new Comment on Men of Harlech (a sound test):
"Thank you John :-)
"
@tutaine
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Ken Bloom Octave Bowed Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Ken Bloom Octave Bowed Dulcimer":
"Greetings, all.
I did drop Ken Bloom an email about signing up for one of his bowed darlings. I think I've settled on the octave bd because I like low,..."
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I have extra frets.....
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Public Domain... or Not?
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Rosin the Bow!
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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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A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
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A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet...
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for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
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Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
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for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
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Slight bow in back of...
Posted: Thursday March 21 2019, 2:47 PM
By: @Joolsy
By: @Joolsy
The Positive Thread...
Posted: Thursday March 21 2019, 12:30 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Frank Proffitt Mountain...
Posted: Thursday March 21 2019, 11:34 AM
By: @SPhillips
By: @SPhillips
30 Days of Dulcimer Joy
Posted: Wednesday March 20 2019, 11:48 PM
By: @Steve Eulberg
By: @Steve Eulberg
Wanted: Ken Bloom Octave...
Posted: Wednesday March 20 2019, 9:10 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
For Sale: Folkcraft...
Posted: Tuesday March 19 2019, 8:44 PM
By: @tutaine
By: @tutaine
Cigar Box Guitars
Posted: Tuesday March 19 2019, 1:56 PM
By: @kjb
By: @kjb
Ruth Randle
Posted: Tuesday March 19 2019, 12:25 AM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
New player / New purchase
Posted: Monday March 18 2019, 9:46 AM
By: @Wmacky
By: @Wmacky
Hammers for the MD?
Posted: Monday March 18 2019, 6:54 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
Playing dulcimers with...
Posted: Saturday March 16 2019, 1:21 PM
By: @Ron Gibson
By: @Ron Gibson
How do you Practice?
Posted: Thursday March 14 2019, 10:37 PM
By: @dulcinina
By: @dulcinina
Beautiful Custom McSpadden...
Posted: Wednesday March 13 2019, 2:00 PM
By: @Gary Warnock
By: @Gary Warnock
Dad tuning
Posted: Tuesday March 12 2019, 7:55 PM
By: @Don Grundy
By: @Don Grundy
Seeking John Stockard...
Posted: Tuesday March 12 2019, 7:44 PM
By: @Dave shattuck
By: @Dave shattuck
Folkcraft resonator dulcimer
Posted: Tuesday March 12 2019, 7:37 PM
By: @jeepgirl
By: @jeepgirl
For Sale: cute hand-sewn...
Posted: Tuesday March 12 2019, 7:47 AM
By: @Ariane
By: @Ariane
Juke Joint Festival,...
Posted: Tuesday March 12 2019, 2:13 AM
By: @Carla Maxwell
By: @Carla Maxwell
Gallier Starsong is...
Posted: Sunday March 10 2019, 8:34 AM
By: @alan kolman
By: @alan kolman
New Harmony Dulcimer
Posted: Saturday March 9 2019, 11:55 AM
By: @Gail Webber
By: @Gail Webber
Strumelia's 1998 Octave...
Posted: Friday March 8 2019, 3:24 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Strumelia's mermaid...
Posted: Friday March 8 2019, 3:12 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
My 40 year old box of...
Posted: Friday March 8 2019, 11:23 AM
By: @Don Grundy
By: @Don Grundy
Luthiers - Cedar Creek?
Posted: Thursday March 7 2019, 11:55 PM
By: @Don Grundy
By: @Don Grundy
Working with Tropical Woods
Posted: Thursday March 7 2019, 9:40 PM
By: @Kusani
By: @Kusani
Synthetic fretboard
Posted: Wednesday March 6 2019, 8:30 PM
By: @Dusty Turtle
By: @Dusty Turtle
Concert Ukulele
Posted: Wednesday March 6 2019, 2:55 PM
By: @Colleen Hailey
By: @Colleen Hailey
Tenor Guitars
Posted: Wednesday March 6 2019, 2:01 PM
By: @kjb
By: @kjb
Recommendations for a bow...
Posted: Wednesday March 6 2019, 1:44 PM
By: @kjb
By: @kjb
Balalaika, the most...
Posted: Wednesday March 6 2019, 1:38 PM
By: @kjb
By: @kjb
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