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WELCOME to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer!...

All who love the mountain dulcimer are welcome here, no matter what your style, ability, or tastes. Become a member of Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer (FOTMD) online community -it's easy and completely FREE!
Please read the FAQ/SiteRules found at the upper left corner of this page FIRST, then join up and go to the "My Page" link at top to customize your very own personal home page. Join groups that interest you, add others to your Friends List, make your own photo album, music clips, and videos, read or start forum discussions, ask questions, and start your own online dulcimer BLOG journal. Choose what things you'd like to be notified about. You create a unique personal dulcimer page that truly reflects who you are. Join our 'block party'! -Strumelia

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What everyone's up to!...

Ann Evans commented on Lauren Deming's event 'Columbia River Gorge Dulcimer Festival -(OR)'
"http://excursionsindailyliving.com/anns-excursions-in-daily-living-blog.html  posted another…"
13 minutes ago
Gene Griner posted a discussion

Want to buy teaching tools

Does anyone have a used “How to Play the Mountain Dulcimer” DVD they would like to sell. I would…See More
29 minutes ago
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Strumelia replied to Strumelia's discussion 'The Drifting Thread....'
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35 minutes ago
Jeff Furman and Sharon Sears aka Burgundy are now friends
54 minutes ago
Profile IconBarbara Ghoshal, Judy Simpson, RANDY SMITH and 2 more joined Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer
1 hour ago
Linda Jo brockinton replied to cindi perron's discussion '3 strings vs 4 strings' in the group Modern/Chord style Players
"Agree . Some music might call for a dif sound too I added a bass string for one irish tune. I…"
2 hours ago
Terry Wilson replied to cindi perron's discussion '3 strings vs 4 strings' in the group Modern/Chord style Players
"I have four dulcimers that I give most of my attention.  Except for my 6 string McSpadden, I…"
2 hours ago
Carrie Barnes replied to Strumelia's discussion 'The Drifting Thread....'
"LOL John Henry, I'm truly surprised that Patty didn't look up…"
2 hours ago
Carrie Barnes commented on Carl Johnson's photo
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Just me and my AppleCreek dulcimer.

"Carl, lovely Apple Creek. Like Wayne, I started out on an Apple Creek, but it was a much lower…"
2 hours ago
Marion Seaman commented on John Henry's blog post 'To all those who I miss sharing music with !'
"Hi JH - happy birthday! Marion"
3 hours ago
Mike Murdock commented on John Henry's video
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Winter's Weary Snaa'

"I would like to be the sort of man and live the sort of life that could garner such a lovely…"
3 hours ago
Mark Richardson updated an event
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Humboldt Folklife Festival -(CA) at Streets of Downtown Blue Lake

July 20, 2013 from 11:45am to 12:30pm
I'll be bringing Mountain Dulcimer to the Street Stage of the 35th Annual Humboldt Folklife…See More
4 hours ago
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stephen oldwolf joined Doug Berch's group
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Dulcimer Making

A group for those making dulcimers or interested in dulcimer making.
5 hours ago
Profile Iconstephen oldwolf and Robert Scharf joined Rod Westerfield's group
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Hymn and Worship Song Players

a place to share the hymns and worship songs we are playing.
5 hours ago
178 Comments
Wayne Anderson commented on Carl Johnson's photo
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Just me and my AppleCreek dulcimer.

"Hi Carl, yours looks very much like the one I have. It is a good instrument to learn on...and a few…"
7 hours ago
Carl Johnson posted a photo
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Just me and my AppleCreek dulcimer.

8 hours ago
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Marion Seaman commented on John Henry's video
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Winter's Weary Snaa'

"thanks John really sad news - what a sad loss of a great musician and a lovely man. Still with us…"
9 hours ago
Ken Battersby added a discussion to the group Deep South Dulcimer Players
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Luthier wanted!!

HiI am not from America, but am English.  However, I claim the right to join this group because  my…See More
11 hours ago
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Suzanne Bailey joined Strumelia's group
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fans of Jean Ritchie

A group for those of us who have been inspired by Kentucky born Appalachian dulcimer player and…See More
18 hours ago
133 Comments
Carrie Barnes commented on Wendi Schwartz's photo
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dixie

"Awww, that is so sweet! She looks look like black velvet!"
20 hours ago

Forum

Want to buy teaching tools

Started by Gene Griner in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions 29 minutes ago.

The Drifting Thread.... 1951 Replies

Started by Strumelia in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Strumelia 35 minutes ago.

Documentary about the mountain dulcimer 73 Replies

Started by Patricia Delich in Dulcimer history & traditions, archaic music discussions.. Last reply by Ken Hulme yesterday.

Dulcimer Wood for Sale 7 Replies

Started by George Beckwith in FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/learning materials for sale.... Last reply by Johnny Pledger yesterday.

Dulcimer Capo 3 Replies

Started by James Kibby in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Shawn McCurdy yesterday.

A second love is brewing. 18 Replies

Started by Helen Seiler in Adventures with 'other' instruments.... Last reply by Helen Seiler yesterday.

EMERGENCY! Need to sell! 2 Replies

Started by Molly McCurdy in FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/learning materials for sale.... Last reply by Molly McCurdy yesterday.

making videos 5 Replies

Started by James Phillips in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by James Phillips on Monday.

get a weird message on a website 4 Replies

Started by James Phillips in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Dan Davis on Monday.

If I were a Blackbird tab 15 Replies

Started by Terry Lupardus in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Guy on Monday.

Black Oak Or Hansen Dulcimers 10 Replies

Started by Robert Terdeman in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Kris Jackson on Sunday.

Bonnie and Clyde and the "dulcimore" 23 Replies

Started by Dusty Turtle in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by folkfan on Sunday.

Description and Query 5 Replies

Started by Curtis Carlisle Bouterse in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Curtis Carlisle Bouterse on Sunday.

First Ever (mabye Annual) Kingston Ontario Dulcimer Workshop 16 Replies

Started by Wayne Anderson in Single-Instructor workshops, single band/performer concerts, Club activities, house concerts..... Last reply by Wayne Anderson on Sunday.

Tuner option someone might find interesting. 2 Replies

Started by Chuck Clark in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Paul Certo on Sunday.

Refinishing a dulcimer 6 Replies

Started by Mike Wilcher in Building dulcimers. Last reply by Mike Wilcher on Sunday.

Music Search for Riding On A Load of Hay 9 Replies

Started by Kathy D. Jones in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Kathy D. Jones on Saturday.

The Positive Thread 978 Replies

Started by Strumelia in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Ken Hulme on Saturday.

Anyone familiar with Unicorn Woodworks dulcimers by J.R. Nicholson? 2 Replies

Started by Vivian Hays in Instruments- discussing specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions. Last reply by Dusty Turtle on Saturday.

A.L. Greynolds Dulcimer 4 Replies

Started by Curtis Carlisle Bouterse in Dulcimer history & traditions, archaic music discussions.. Last reply by Curtis Carlisle Bouterse Jun 13.

Blog Posts

Searching for Bath

Posted by Mark Flanagan on June 16, 2013 at 2:28pm — 2 Comments

Questions on refinishing a dulcimer

Posted by Mike Wilcher on June 15, 2013 at 5:41am

Country Sunrise Special @ Dulcimer Days Festival in Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio June 15th

Posted by Ann Conley on June 12, 2013 at 8:35pm — 1 Comment

Arthur Nicholas, Dulcimer Maker/Player

Posted by Ann Conley on June 12, 2013 at 8:18pm — 1 Comment

Thank You for the Warm Welcome

Posted by Dean Patrick Preising on June 12, 2013 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

History in Hindman

Posted by Dan Cox on June 12, 2013 at 6:25am — 1 Comment

Dulcimers in the land of Geronimo!

Posted by Jeff Kreamer on June 5, 2013 at 9:53am — 2 Comments

First Public Performance! Kinda, Sort Of!!!!

Posted by Dulcimer Jim on June 2, 2013 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Ohio Bag Lady's family in Oklahoma tornado

Posted by Kristi Keller on June 1, 2013 at 3:04pm

Original Song featuring Dulcimer Vibes Drums etc.

Posted by jonah giuliano on June 1, 2013 at 11:03am — 2 Comments

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    1 Dulcimer Numero Uno

    Dulcimer Numero Uno

    Posted by Dan Davis on June 3, 2013
    2 Finished a Homer

    Finished a Homer

    Posted by Dan Cox on May 27, 2013
    3 To all those who I miss sharing music with !

    To all those who I miss sharing music with !

    Added by John Henry on June 1, 2013
    4 Hooray!!! I just purchased my first Dulcimer.

    Hooray!!! I just purchased my first Dulcimer.

    Posted by Maggie Arnold on June 1, 2013
    5 Are There More Than Ever?

    Are There More Than Ever?

    Posted by Stephen Seifert on May 4, 2013
    6 Instructional book (help)???

    Instructional book (help)???

    Posted by Jessica Greene on June 4, 2013
    7 Winter's Weary Snaa'

    Winter's Weary Snaa'

    Added by John Henry on June 16, 2013
    8 Cwm Rhondda - E,b,b

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    Posted by Robin Clark on May 30, 2013

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    I have a main blog for Traditional style mountain dulcimer playing here: Mountain Dulcimer Noter-drone Blog This is an old style of playing where you only fret your notes on the melody string, while letting the drones strings ring open. In my blog, I express my personal views about playing, I offer free TAB and free beginner videos, and I try to help beginners understand in a very basic simple way the 'mysteries' of playing the mountain dulcimer in traditional modal noter/drone style.

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