Groups
Beginner players
Members: 836
Description: Are you a brand new player? Join this group and ask all your beginner dulcimer playing questions...
OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players
Members: 514
Description: If you are an avid fan of the older traditional mountain dulcimer playing styles and music,...
Dulcimer Making
Members: 492
Description: A group for those building dulcimers or interested in dulcimer making.
Modern/Chord style Players
Members: 428
Description: Do you play chords and fret across all strings? Then this group is especially for you! This is...
Fingerpicking
Members: 415
Description: A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer playing.Please start a new discussion for...
Hymn and Worship Song Players
Members: 308
Description: a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
Dulcimer Care & Maintenance
Members: 277
Description: Tips, tricks and techniques to help care for your dulcimer.
Rockin' in the Free World
Members: 256
Description: A group for those of you who like to play music not normally associated with the mountain...
Mountain Dulcimer History & Traditions
Members: 244
Description: Share historical information and resources on the history, development, and early traditions of...
Technology/Software/Amplifying
Members: 216
Description: to share info on all aspects of using tech: Amplifying, using tablets or apps, software, notation...
Singing with the Dulcimer
Members: 202
Description: Here's a group for those of us who are interested in singing while playing.
Arranging/composing for Dulcimers
Members: 180
Description: A group to discuss creating arrangements of songs and tunes for dulcimer, by ear, tab, chord...
Baritone & Bass Dulcimer Players
Members: 174
Description: A Group for discussing the unique aspects of playing Baritone mountain dulcimers. Please start a...
fans of Jean Ritchie
Members: 167
Description: A group for those of us who have been inspired by Kentucky born Appalachian dulcimer player and...
Four-Equidistant Strings
Members: 165
Description: A place to share about 4-equidistant string playing, how and why we do it, tunings we use, how to...
Help Me Learn this Song
Members: 161
Description: Need help learning to play a particular song? Let another member of FOTMD help you! If there is...
I have extra frets.....
Members: 153
Description: This group is for those who have a 1 1/2 fret, an 8 1/2 fret, or any variant of! Discuss the...
Public Domain... or Not?
Members: 152
Description: Ever wanted to record or post that tune, but you just can't find whether it's a traditional,...
Early & Classical Music
Members: 151
Description: For discussing music from earlier eras: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical...
Dulcimer Therapy
Members: 150
Description: This group is dedicated to those that visit, or have a desire to visit, Nursing Homes, Retirement...
Home Studio Recording
Members: 134
Description: Recording dulcimers, vocals and other instruments in the home studio. Equipment, setup,...
Dulcimer Ancestors
Members: 126
Description: Looking at some of the ancestors of the Mountain Dulcimer, like the Citera, Langspil, Hummel,...
Stick Dulcimers/Strumsticks
Members: 122
Description: Regardless of what name you favor, this group is a special meeting place for folks who love any...
UK and European Mountain Dulcimers
Members: 113
Description: A group which hopefully allows players/makers in this part of the world to keep in touch with...
Box Dulcimers
Members: 108
Description: A group for those who play, make, or admire all types of BOX dulcimers! If you'd like to tell...
Chromatic Dulcimers
Members: 107
Description: For players who enjoy playing dulcimers with ALL the frets!
Galax Dulcimer Lovers
Members: 104
Description: Just a group to discuss all things Galax Dulcimer. Tips on playing, music and building!
Call the Tune
Members: 101
Description: "Call the Tune" is a place to post audio and video clips of you playing a tune you'd like to...
GIG TALK!
Members: 97
Description: Do you play gigs? Tell us about your good and not-so-good gig experiences performing for others....
Civil War era music
Members: 96
Description: For discussing music that was played around the time of the American Civil War (1861-1865)....
Scrap/Recycled wood Dulcimer Challenge
Members: 81
Description: A group for those thrifty and creative folk who like to make dulcimers from wood recycled or...
Rosin the Bow!
Members: 75
Description: Welcome to all who play music using a bow on any type of dulcimer/zitter! This photo just...
NorthEastern U.S. dulcimer players
Members: 62
Description: For those of us who live in the northeastern United States.
Virginia Dulcimer Players
Members: 57
Description: Just thought it would be neet to know how many other dulcimer players were from Virginia here.
Private Group
Prayers, Hugs, and Kindness
Members: 57
Description: A group for private sharing and support, whether you are in need of prayers, hugs, or kind...
Private Group
California Dulcimer Dreamin'
Members: 49
Description: For dulcimer players living in or just visiting California
Texas Dulcimer Enthusiasts
Members: 46
Description: Howdy ya'll! Come on by for a cup o' joe and jammin. Beginners to advanced may sit in and share,...
6 string dulcimers
Members: 46
Description: Owning and playing a 6 string, regardless of tuning, and issues when considering acquiring (or...
North Carolinians Plus
Members: 45
Description: The Three Sides of North Carolina: Mountains / Piedmont / Coastal
Kentucky Dulcimer Players
Members: 41
Description: A group for any players from Kentucky where we can meet one another and share news about local...
West Virginia players
Members: 38
Description: A group just for dulcimer players in beautiful West Virginia! FOTMD member RN(Rob) Lacky is the...
Pacific Northwest Players
Members: 33
Description: For players who live in or have strong connections to the Northwestern states and western Canada
FOTMD on the Road
Members: 33
Description: Are your traveling, on vacation, on your way to a festival....and want to meet up with other...
Indiana Players
Members: 24
Description: Welcome all dulcimer players in the state of Indiana! FOTMD member Glenda Hubbard has...
North of the Lakes
Members: 23
Description: for any MD players in Upper Canada (aka Ontario) and the Great West
Arkansas Mtn Dulcimer Players
Members: 19
Description: For those who live in Arkansas and love playing the mountain dulicmer.
AussieTalk!
Members: 17
Description: For dulcimer players in Australia.-Be sure to create (+Add) New Discussions when discussing...
Private Group
Site Moderators Group
Members: 6
Description: A private group to allow FOTMD moderators to communicate more easily. (private)
Private Group