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@mark-gilston • 31 minutes ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
When First My Old Old Love I Knew

@robin-thompson • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":

"Thank you, @ jennifer-wren ! I hope if you and others have some recording or reporting of how the '26 edition of PMOTPD unfolded it'll get posted here. "

@shopdad • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Here's my take on that. A history lesson on the dulcimer may not interest everyone. I believe it "should" be available and encouraged. The more a person..."

@richard-streib • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Its great that you include a little history as you teach, Dusty. Well stated Dusty. We are all wired differently. Some just want to make music. Others find..."

@dusty • 10 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I have trouble answering Ken's initial question, though my guess is that nearly everyone contributing to this discussion is interested in the history of the..."

@wally-venable • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"On the membership application: "I first saw/heard a mountain dulcimer: ______ " Would you expect an adult to remember when they first saw a keyboard, violin,..."

@shopdad • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"What a history lesson in itself Richard. I was also introduced to the dulcimer at Disney Village a few years prior. I was tempted with the kit he had for..."

@ken-longfield • 14 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @daveinnj:

"Welcome to FOTMD, DaveinNJ. Are you sure you don't want to keep it and learn to play it? Just kidding. I hope you find a new home for your dulcimer. Follow..."

@ken-longfield • 14 hours ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @lilypaths:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Lilypaths. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions. We are happy to share our..."

@dan • 15 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Dulcimer History and Tradition

@richard-streib • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Ken Longfield: ....So, I'll ask two questions. Is there any interest within the mountain dulcimer community in learning the history and traditions of the..."

@shopdad • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Both #4 and $9. The similarity of the Jews harp is amazing in pic 9. Interestingly, it refers to a Swedish Jews harp. I'm curious about the position of the..."

@jennifer-wren • 19 hours ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @robin-thompson: Mourning Doves

@jennifer-wren • 19 hours ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Wayfarin' Stranger:

"Very enjoyable John!"

@jennifer-wren • 20 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":

"That's really lovely!"

@jennifer-wren • 20 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Play Music on the Porch Day 2026

@ken-longfield • 21 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I just read this paper the yesterday. Shopdad, you might be interested in photo #4 in the paper. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@shopdad • 22 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Wow! Ken, loads of info in your past. I hope it's all on record to pass on. Nate, I believe that is one of the first questions I get too. "From where did it..."

@nate • 23 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I find that a lot of people, especially younger people, are not aware of the dulcimer existing. For many, the idea of an "old time" instrument is..."

@ken-longfield • 23 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"As far as instrument history goes I have read books on guitar, banjo, autoharp, hammered dulcimer, and ukulele history. I've read books about C.F. Martin..."

@shopdad • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Very interesting viewpoint Wally, I agree, I play guitar, well, still in the working mode instead of play. I have never considered digging into the history..."

@wally-venable • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I suspect that we spend more time on “history” than the players of most other instruments. How much time do modern guitars players spend on Les Paul or C.F...."

@studentofrhythm • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Slovak folk songs for DAD Dulcimer

@studentofrhythm • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer

@studentofrhythm • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Rättvik after Gans Erik

@studentofrhythm • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Solid body electric dulcimer":

"Butch, this is all lovely! Thank you, this will continue to give me more ideas. I see you guys are on bandcamp -- I've heard a bit of Rockwell and Bohlman..."

@studentofrhythm • 2 days ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son

@shopdad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Thankyou Robin. I will mark that date on my calendar. This may be one of those connection sites that Ken was speaking of. Any effort to keep the Dulcimer..."

@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"@shopdad, the last Saturday in March is International Appalachian Dulcimer Day. Folks are encouraged to post recordings, videos, or just share in a message..."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @allthumbs36:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Allthumbs36. It's good to have you aboard. We are a friendly and knowledgeable group of mountain dulcimers who enjoy sharing our mountain..."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @allthumbs36:

"Welcome Allthumbs36 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is an active forum with wide range of skill levels and knowledge levels...."

@shopdad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I would like to hear (see) some other stories or examples of FOTMD group to post what else is being done to promote and encourage the dulcimer "

@shopdad • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"I believe the tradition will continue as long as there are folks like you guys keeping us "newbees" educated. I belong to an airboat club here is central..."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer History and Tradition":

"Great questions to consider. I think it is safe to say that all of us on this forum really like the mountain dulcimer. But do we like it enough to do what we..."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:

"We should probably be doing this on one of the Forum pages rather than on both of your home pages. But, I agree with John. It looks like there were other..."

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