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
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The Cumberland, noter/drone travel dulcimer.
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History
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Join a Group! All
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 making dulcimers or interested in...
Fingerpicking
A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer...
Hymn and Worship Song Players
a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
Modern/Chord style Players
Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then this...
Rockin' in the Free World
A group for those of you who like to play music not...
The Music Theory Corner
A Group to talk about Music Theory!
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance
Tips, tricks and techniques to help care for your dulcimer.
fans of Jean Ritchie
A group for those of us who have been inspired by...
Singing with the Dulcimer
Here's a group for those of us who are interested in...
UK and European Mountain...
A group which hopefully allows players/makers in this...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks
Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a...
Dulcimer teachers
Do you teach dulcimer? Are you helping others to learn?
Arranging for Dulcimers
A group to discuss creating arrangements of songs for...
Mountain Dulcimer History
Share historical information on the history and...
Dulcimer Therapy
This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a...
Technology/Software/Amplifying
to share info on all aspects of using tech: Amplifying,...
Help Me Learn this Song
Need help learning to play a particular song? Let...
Little Dulcimers
Do you play an octave, mini, or traveling dulcimer?
Home Studio Recording
Recording dulcimers, vocals and other instruments in the...
Public Domain... or Not?
Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just...
I have extra frets.....
This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2...
Call the Tune
"Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video clips...
Collector's Corner
A group where collectors of antique, vintage, or rare...
Civil War era music
For discussing music that was played around the time of...
Four-Equidistant Strings
A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how...
Box Dulcimers
A group for those who play, make, or admire all types of...
GIG TALK!
Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good...
Dulcimer Ancestors
Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain...
Early & Classical Music
For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient,...
Baritone Dulcimer Players
A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing...
Galax Dulcimer Lovers
Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips...
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness
A group for private sharing and support, whether you are...
Rosin the Bow!
Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type of...
The Bass Dulcimer
This group is for anyone interested in sharing tips and...
Scrap/Recycled wood...
A group for those thrifty and creative folk who like to...
Chromatic Dulcimers
For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
Challenged Players
A meeting place for players dealing with disabilities.
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer...
For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Michigan Dulcimer Players...
All Players in Michigan
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....
California Dulcimer Dreamin'
For dulcimer players living in or just visiting California
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...
Pacific Northwest Players
For players who live in or have strong connections to the...
West Virginia players
A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West...
6 string dulcimers
Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and...
Florida Sunshine Dulcimer...
Florida Dulcimer Players
Composing and Songwriting
Do you like composing original songs? Are you writing a...
Missouri Dulcimer Players
for all the Show Me State dulcimer players
North of the Lakes
for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the...
FOTMD on the Road
Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a...
AussieTalk!
For dulcimer players in Australia. -Be sure to create...
Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players
For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the...
Indiana Players
Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana!...
Site Moderators Group
A private group to allow FOTMD moderators to communicate...
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Latest Forum Posts All
Bonnie Carrol dulcimers vs...
By: @Ken Hulme
Turkey feather/quills for sale
By: @Virginia Hogfiddler
Pick paranoia!
By: @Adrian E
rebuilding a MD
By: @John C. Knopf
Hearts Of The Dulcimer...
By: @Patricia Delich
What Are You Working On?
By: @Bob
Activity Feed 'Spamming'
By: @Elvensong
new member
By: @Gale A Barr
Hoping for donated beginner...
By: @Strumelia
Free Tabs: "Der Heiland ist...
By: @Ariosta
Everything Dulcimer -...
By: @Joseph Besse
Finding Dulcimer Luthiers
By: @Ken Hulme
In a jam about a jam...
By: @Erna Schram
Dulcimer for Sale
By: @IndyJohn
Ledford dulcimer notice
By: @Ken Hulme
Confused Beginner.
By: @Strumelia
Tell us about your VERY...
By: @Robin Thompson
Thumb Pick And Strumming
By: @MTWaggin
Possible Source of Wood for...
By: @notsothoreau
Anyone from TN?
By: @Cheryl Forget
Interlochen Workshop with...
By: @Joyce Hibbard
Boys of Wexford and Banish...
By: @Joyce Hibbard
Integral fret board and peg...
By: @Dan
Everything Dulcimer...
By: @Strumelia
The Positive Thread...
By: @Richard Streib
Charity Case Pt.2: Side...
By: @Ken Hulme
Does anyone recognize this...
By: @Jim Hedman
Strings!
By: @Dusty Turtle
The Drifting Thread...
By: @Jim Fawcett
Advice on crack repair
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Our Welcome Wagon!
3 CHEERS to our Volunteer Greeters ...for making new members feel right at home:
Jim Fawcett |
Rob Lackey |
Richard Streib |
Ken Longfield |
Cynthia Wigington |
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