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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
@robin-thompson
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @dan: Play On The Porch Day
Liked a youtube item created by @dan: Play On The Porch Day
@robin-thompson
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Play On The Porch Day:
Posted a new Comment on Play On The Porch Day:
"Pretty play on a pretty day! "
@homer-ross
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Play On The Porch Day:
Posted a new Comment on Play On The Porch Day:
"Beautiful tune and expertly played."
@frank-dudgeon
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer
@strumelia
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jewish Music":
Posted a response to "Jewish Music":
"Lorilee:
Is there a collection of Jewish worship songs written for dulcimer?
Just for clarification... I'm assuming that you mean "tabbed for dulcimer",..."
@wally-venable
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jewish Music":
Posted a response to "Jewish Music":
"The request was for "Jewish worship songs." A lot of the common "Jewish songs" are holiday or folk tunes.
If you are looking for TABs for music for temple or..."
@davisjames
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Good dulcimer for busking?":
Posted a response to "Good dulcimer for busking?":
"I busked in the Toronto subway stations for years(fiddle).Amplification was allowed but I was a purist-so much so that I needed physio every couple years to..."
@ken-longfield
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jewish Music":
Posted a response to "Jewish Music":
"Hatikvah (The Hope) is available in tab form on a few websites and well as in a few published tab books. I think there are few others out there, like the..."
@ken-longfield
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer
@alex-lubet
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer:
"Really nice and nice to meet you. Congratulations of a beautiful performance.
My wife is Japanese American and a taiko musician. I really began my dulcimer..."
@alex-lubet
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jewish Music":
Posted a response to "Jewish Music":
"Hi,
Thanks for your email.
As far as I know, there's no collection of Jewish music for dulcimer, but I'd love to see one. I know Jessica Comeau is among..."
@lorilee
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Jewish Music":
Created a new forum topic "Jewish Music":
"Is there a collection of Jewish worship songs written for dulcimer?"
@joseph-besse
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Play On The Porch Day:
Posted a new Comment on Play On The Porch Day:
"Sounds great. My home club Lagniappe Dulcimer Society in Baton Rouge is playing in an All Day Jam in AC spaces inside. Too hot here to play outside."
@wally-venable
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Good dulcimer for busking?":
Posted a response to "Good dulcimer for busking?":
"I think the loudest acoustic dulcimer I have is my Tennessee Music Box (TMB). It is home-built, and I described it in the thread..."
@aditi
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Good dulcimer for busking?":
Posted a response to "Good dulcimer for busking?":
"Amplification is allowed if I get a license for it (which I assume many of the musicians who busk in the subways must be doing, there are tons of people with..."
@masaki
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer:
"Robin Thompson:
Fine play of this Appalachian old-time tune!
Much appreciated, Robin."
@dan
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day 2025":
Posted a response to "worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day 2025":
"Hoopla, I'm working on mine!"
@dan
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day 2025
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day 2025
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day 2025":
Created a new forum topic "worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day 2025":
"Friends, Saturday 30 August, is the date for worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day. Please, feel free to post here about your PMOTPD adventures! Happy..."
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music On The Porch Day 2019":
Posted a response to "Play Music On The Porch Day 2019":
"@dan I hadn't thought that far ahead. :) I can start a thread. "
@dan
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music On The Porch Day 2019":
Posted a response to "Play Music On The Porch Day 2019":
"Robin Thompson:
This coming Saturday, 30 August, 2025 is worldwide PMOTPD!
Are you going to start a thread on this?"
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sally-delawter:
Posted a new Comment on @sally-delawter:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Sally. It is good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if have any questions. I look forward to your participation..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cheryl-stewart:
Posted a new Comment on @cheryl-stewart:
"Hi Cheryl, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @arleen-f-g:
Posted a new Comment on @arleen-f-g:
"Hi Arleen, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimerman31:
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimerman31:
"Hi Dulcimer Man, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @simon-bailes:
Posted a new Comment on @simon-bailes:
"Hi Simon, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @nmarlowe062:
Posted a new Comment on @nmarlowe062:
"Hi Marlowe, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @knitbygrace:
Posted a new Comment on @knitbygrace:
"Hi Knitbygrace, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @pegster:
Posted a new Comment on @pegster:
"Hi Pegser, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sally-delawter:
Posted a new Comment on @sally-delawter:
"Hi Sally, 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer:
"Fine play of this Appalachian old-time tune! "
@dusty
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer
@masaki
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted new YouTube video(s):
"Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer
"Whiskey Before Breakfast" on Mountain Dulcimer
@homer-ross
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Paved In Gold & Varsoviana - performed live
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Paved In Gold & Varsoviana - performed live
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Varsoviana:
Posted a new Comment on Varsoviana:
"What a lovely tune and arrangement for an ensemble! "
@davisjames
• 3 days ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on Tumbling Skies:
Posted a new Comment on Tumbling Skies:
"Dan Evans:
DavisJames:
Hello Dan.Is there anywhere I could buy your CD online or otherwise.All the best,Jamie Snider...
dear Jamie - so sorry..."
@dan-evans
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Varsoviana:
Posted a new Comment on Varsoviana:
"'forgot to say ... this is the studio recording off the CD"
@dan-evans
• 3 days ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on Tumbling Skies:
Posted a new Comment on Tumbling Skies:
"John W. McKinstry:
Beautiful and dreamlike. Thanks. I too am a big fan of the Ionian tuning.
thank you John - me too - DAA rules :) "
@dan-evans
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Paved In Gold & Varsoviana - performed live:
Posted a new Comment on Paved In Gold & Varsoviana - performed live:
"DavisJames:
A couple of great melodies,side by side.Thanks.
thank you DavisJames"
@dan-evans
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Paved In Gold & Varsoviana - performed live:
Posted a new Comment on Paved In Gold & Varsoviana - performed live:
"Cindy Stammich:
Beautiful!!! I love the music as well as all of the photos! A beautiful project!
thank you Cindy"
@dan-evans
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on two modal pieces played live :
Posted a new Comment on two modal pieces played live :
"DavisJames:
You really make these melodies sing!
thank you DavisJames"
@dan-evans
• 3 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Cascade:
Posted a new Comment on Cascade:
"Cindy Stammich:
Beautiful music and really neat photos!
thank you Cindy"
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Jewish Music
Posted: Thursday August 28 2025, 2:26 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Good dulcimer for busking?
Posted: Thursday August 28 2025, 12:08 PM
By: @DavisJames
By: @DavisJames
worldwide Play Music on the...
Posted: Wednesday August 27 2025, 3:34 PM
By: @Dan
By: @Dan
Play Music On The Porch Day...
Posted: Wednesday August 27 2025, 2:20 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Introduce Yourself!
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By: @Shopdad
practicing app
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By: @Nate
By: @Nate
New to the group, several...
Posted: Monday August 18 2025, 5:43 AM
By: @Nate
By: @Nate
New album
Posted: Sunday August 17 2025, 12:52 PM
By: @Alex_Lubet
By: @Alex_Lubet
"Extra" frets and JI vs ET
Posted: Sunday August 17 2025, 10:34 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Pluck by Linda Paulus
Posted: Saturday August 16 2025, 9:02 AM
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By: @Robin Thompson
A Review of my album
Posted: Friday August 15 2025, 6:33 PM
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By: @Alex_Lubet
Minnesota
Posted: Friday August 15 2025, 2:39 PM
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By: @Alex_Lubet
Listing A Dulcimer For Sale
Posted: Friday August 15 2025, 10:03 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Playing A Longer VSL
Posted: Tuesday August 12 2025, 12:51 PM
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By: @Dusty Turtle
New Knopf Dulcimers website!
Posted: Sunday August 10 2025, 8:05 PM
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By: @Richard Streib
dulcimer music books for sale
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Tuners on Folkcrat...
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A Farewell
Posted: Sunday August 3 2025, 3:04 PM
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By: @Alex_Lubet
Old dulcimers that want to...
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tambourin à cordes
Posted: Saturday August 2 2025, 12:44 PM
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I need BASIC dulcimer help...
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