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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!
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. Click on different links to get familiar with where things are. Questions about using the site?- ask them HERE . 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
@gary-jorgensen
• 4 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Early Original Hand Carved by William Bill Berg":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Early Original Hand Carved by William Bill Berg":
"Ken Thanks for the information I may have to check out these festivals.
John If I didn't already have one of Bill's instruments I would be interested...."
@robin-thompson
• 28 minutes ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: The Noter Jedi Stutter
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: The Noter Jedi Stutter
@robin-thompson
• 28 minutes ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on The Noter Jedi Stutter:
Posted a new Comment on The Noter Jedi Stutter:
"The force is strong. The pups seem to think so, too. "
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Allegory of Olives
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Allegory of Olives
@john-petry
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Early Original Hand Carved by William Bill Berg":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Early Original Hand Carved by William Bill Berg":
"Before I listed it for sale [and after the repairs...] I contacted Bill and offered it to him "first dibs" [gratis], as I thought it may be a memory, or..."
@pierre-yves-donnio
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: Baptist Johnston (Carolan)
Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: Baptist Johnston (Carolan)
@ken-longfield
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Early Original Hand Carved by William Bill Berg":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Early Original Hand Carved by William Bill Berg":
"Gary, here is a link to information on Bill Berg:..."
@gary-jorgensen
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Early Original Hand Carved by William Bill Berg":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Early Original Hand Carved by William Bill Berg":
"The scallop fretboard made me take a look at a dulcimer I bought at Evert Michigan a few years ago. It was also made by William Berg. I will need to find..."
@davisjames
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Lost in the Woods
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Lost in the Woods
@davisjames
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Elephant in the room.:
Posted a new Comment on Elephant in the room.:
"NateBuildsToys:
Really cool stuff. It's very cool how tapping can cause additional notes with the area above the VSL. I suspect that if someone were very..."
@katahdin
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @katahdin:
Posted a new Comment on @katahdin:
"Ben Barr Jr:
Hi Katahdin, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn..."
@davisjames
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: When All Night Long (from Iolanthe)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: When All Night Long (from Iolanthe)
@mark-gilston
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
When All Night Long (from Iolanthe)
When All Night Long (from Iolanthe)
@nate
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Elephant in the room.:
Posted a new Comment on Elephant in the room.:
"Really cool stuff. It's very cool how tapping can cause additional notes with the area above the VSL. I suspect that if someone were very deliberate, they..."
@nate
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Wow @chris-hornby . That is quite a futuristic approach. It turned out great. I'd love to hear a recording of it!"
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @norm-walzer:
Posted a new Comment on @norm-walzer:
"So glad to have you Norm Walzer. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of experience and expertise represented here. Ask if you have..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @banjobanjo:
Posted a new Comment on @banjobanjo:
"It great to have you join Banjobanjo. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Let us know if you have questions. We are here to help one another."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @crystalnans:
Posted a new Comment on @crystalnans:
"Welcome Crystalnans to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad to have you join. There is a lot of information here. Look around a bit. Please let us know..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 40
Posted a new Comment on @bing-futch:
Posted a new Comment on @bing-futch:
"Bing please check your FOTMD inbox for my message."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @crystalnans:
Posted a new Comment on @crystalnans:
"Hi Crystal, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @banjobanjo:
Posted a new Comment on @banjobanjo:
"Hi Banjo, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @norm-walzer:
Posted a new Comment on @norm-walzer:
"Hi Norm, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @banjobanjo:
Posted a new Comment on @banjobanjo:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Banjobanjo. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. Let us know if you have any questions.
Ken
"The..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @crystalnans:
Posted a new Comment on @crystalnans:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Crystalnans. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. Let us know if you have any questions.
Ken
"The..."
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Elephant in the room.:
Posted a new Comment on Elephant in the room.:
"Cool musical exploration, Jamie! "
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Farther Along:
Posted a new Comment on Farther Along:
"This is wonderful, friends! "
@jim-at-gcreek
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Farther Along:
Posted a new Comment on Farther Along:
"Great playing guys! One of my favorite old time songs. Nice acoustics in that building.
Jim Phillips"
@rich-h
• 4 days ago
• comments: 479
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks Ken. It's that sound that got me interested in Dulcimer playing.
Rich H"
@rich-h
• 4 days ago
• comments: 324
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thanks Richard. I'm making a dulcimer from a 30-year-old kit I bought from a neighbor. Interesting work.
Rich H"
@rich-h
• 4 days ago
• comments: 573
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thanks Ben, glad I found this site.
Rich H"
@robin-thompson
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: Farther Along
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: Farther Along
@davisjames
• 4 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Night Eyes:
Posted a new Comment on Night Eyes:
"Just listened again to your marvellous piece of music.Are you still out there?"
@davisjames
• 4 days ago
• comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @peter-w: German Christmas Carols (Mountain Dulcimer)
Liked a youtube item created by @peter-w: German Christmas Carols (Mountain Dulcimer)
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lovemybass:
Posted a new Comment on @lovemybass:
"Hi Bass, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rkcharlton:
Posted a new Comment on @rkcharlton:
"Hi RK, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rene-radusky:
Posted a new Comment on @rene-radusky:
"Hi Rene, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ncstrongman:
Posted a new Comment on @ncstrongman:
"Hi Nc, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @katahdin:
Posted a new Comment on @katahdin:
"Hi Katahdin, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 4 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rich-h:
Posted a new Comment on @rich-h:
"Hi Rich, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."
@robin-thompson
• 5 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Lost in the Woods:
Posted a new Comment on Lost in the Woods:
"@davisjames Hey, Jamie-- what a priceless memory from your childhood! We're grateful you listened and it warms our hearts to know this sparked the memories. "
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