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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. Youcreate 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!...

Peter Tommerup replied to Mark Gilston's discussion 'Origins of Mode Terminology for Dulcimers' in the group OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players
"Really interesting question, Mark. As noted earlier in the discussion, I wouldn't be at all…"
36 minutes ago
John Henry replied to Cheryl Johnson's discussion 'What Happened to the Dulcimer School' in the group Beginner players
"Good morning Mandy !     Just a note to ask who was it  told you about my…"
1 hour ago
Geekling replied to Cheryl Johnson's discussion 'What Happened to the Dulcimer School' in the group Beginner players
"You can tell from Dusty's recent videos how much he has gained from Dulcimer School. And, if…"
1 hour ago
Peter Tommerup commented on Peter Tommerup's photo
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Peter Tommerup

"Thanks, Robin, I really appreciate your comment! I look forward to reading more of your postings…"
2 hours ago
Robin Clark commented on Peter Tommerup's photo
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Peter Tommerup

"That's a great photo Peter!!!!!"
2 hours ago
Robin Clark replied to Dr. Gerard Remillard's discussion 'Is the Mountain Dulcimer a Christian Instrument?' in the group Hymn and Worship Song Players
"  I asked my dulcimer if it was christian?  And it whispered to me that it was crafted…"
2 hours ago
Robin Clark is now friends with Peter Tommerup and Genford Brewington
3 hours ago
Dusty Collings replied to Mandy's discussion 'I'll Fly Away' in the group Hymn and Worship Song Players
"Hi Mandy,  How did you do this?  I followed the discussion over the tuning.  What…"
3 hours ago
Peter Tommerup commented on Peter Tommerup's photo
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Peter Tommerup

"Thanks for your comments!  Yes, Phil, I still have that wonderful CapriTaurus dulcimer.…"
3 hours ago
Dana R. McCall commented on Peter Tommerup's photo
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"Wish I had a dulcimer back then, love the pic."
4 hours ago
Wout Blommers replied to Nila Atkins's discussion 'Dulcimer Tabs for Norwegian Wood (or) This bird has flown'
"@ Nila The reasons for the attention could be: 1 it is a great song, with a mystical melody, made…"
4 hours ago
Geekling replied to Geekling's discussion 'JimBow 101' in the group Rosin the Bow!
" Hey, it could come back!"
4 hours ago
Paul Certo replied to Nila Atkins's discussion 'Dulcimer Tabs for Norwegian Wood (or) This bird has flown'
"Wout, the I to IV jump was what I thought I remembered of the transition from the A section to the…"
5 hours ago
phil replied to Cheryl Johnson's discussion 'What Happened to the Dulcimer School' in the group Beginner players
"this has been my school from day one of learning. I wish I could remember every lesson I read here.…"
5 hours ago
phil commented on Peter Tommerup's photo
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Peter Tommerup

"Wow that seems so long ago I was just an 18 year old kid. tell me you still have that Dulcimer, you…"
5 hours ago
Rick Kennedy replied to Cheryl Johnson's discussion 'What Happened to the Dulcimer School' in the group Beginner players
"You know that's right.  I spend hours learning/interacting with the folks on FOTMD--and I…"
5 hours ago
phil commented on Yoli Jolliff's photo
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"dang that is one beautiful Dulcimer"
5 hours ago
Peter Tommerup posted a photo
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Peter Tommerup

This is me at about 25 in seventh heaven with my then-new CapriTaurus custom dulcimer (circa 1978)
5 hours ago
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phil replied to Linda Besse's discussion 'Converting Music Tabs from Guitar Tabs to Dulcimer'
"thanks for the information Paul. I need to sit down and re-read this to soak in all the information."
5 hours ago
Paul Certo replied to Linda Besse's discussion 'Converting Music Tabs from Guitar Tabs to Dulcimer'
"Is there a certain guitar tab you have in mind, or are you asking for a general concept of this…"
5 hours ago

Forum

Dulcimer Tabs for Norwegian Wood (or) This bird has flown 30 Replies

Started by Nila Atkins in Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs. Last reply by Wout Blommers 4 hours ago.

Converting Music Tabs from Guitar Tabs to Dulcimer 4 Replies

Started by Linda Besse in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by phil 5 hours ago.

Handmade Noters for sale 27 Replies

Started by Randy S. Bretz in FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/learning materials for sale.... Last reply by Skip 7 hours ago.

ROLL CALL 29 Replies

Started by Bill Davenport in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Cindi Zechman 10 hours ago.

Introduce Yourself! 206 Replies

Started by Strumelia in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Ken Hulme 10 hours ago.

The Positive Thread 476 Replies

Started by Strumelia in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Carrie Barnes 11 hours ago.

Out of print books available.

Started by Gary Sager in FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/learning materials for sale... 13 hours ago.

DAD or DAA setup? 6 Replies

Started by Genford Brewington in Traditional style playing- drone and/or noter discussions. Last reply by folkfan 14 hours ago.

Mt. Dulcimers to Romania Missioin 4 Replies

Started by Mildred J. Fischle in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Ken Hulme 21 hours ago.

One Year Today 6 Replies

Started by Wayne Anderson in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Patty from Virginia yesterday.

A Music CD Recomendation 10 Replies

Started by Wayne Anderson in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by phil yesterday.

Beethoven Enthusiast 10 Replies

Started by Carrie Barnes in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Carrie Barnes yesterday.

My new Possum borad. 9 Replies

Started by phil in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by phil yesterday.

New Jam Group in North Carolina? 3 Replies

Started by Charles E. Jones in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by David Swanson on Monday.

New CD of Swedish dulcimer tunes by Mark Gilston

Started by Mark Gilston in FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/learning materials for sale... on Monday.

YARD SALE FIND!!!! 24 Replies

Started by Dana R. McCall in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Dana R. McCall on Monday.

New tablature added to website for May.

Started by Gary Sager in Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs on Monday.

Small Dilemma Needs Solution 42 Replies

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

Duet Dulcimer Retreat (7th Annual) 6 Replies

Started by Larry Conger in Single-Instructor workshops, single band/performer concerts & smaller events. Club activities, personal dulcimer events.. Last reply by Carla Maxwell on Sunday.

14th Annual Dulcimer Day Picnic - Nashville, TN 1 Reply

Started by Ethan Chastain in Single-Instructor workshops, single band/performer concerts & smaller events. Club activities, personal dulcimer events.. Last reply by Ethan Chastain on Saturday.

Blog Posts

Ecclesiastes:7-5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

Posted by Brian Snyder on May 16, 2012 at 8:58pm

My Package

Posted by Mandy on May 16, 2012 at 12:22pm

Clubs near Chicago

Posted by Bill Davenport on May 13, 2012 at 3:31pm

Hiding in the rafters...

Posted by Ryan Carr on May 13, 2012 at 11:35am — 8 Comments

Happy Mothers Day

Posted by Bob Davidson on May 13, 2012 at 9:57am — 1 Comment

14th Annual Dulcimer Day Picnic - Nashville, TN

Posted by Ethan Chastain on May 12, 2012 at 8:44am — 1 Comment

How to play Turn the Page by Bob Seger

Posted by Tom McDonald on May 12, 2012 at 1:05am — 1 Comment

The Drummer Boy of Shiloh

Posted by Garey McAnally on May 11, 2012 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Strum

Posted by Chuck Frames jr on May 9, 2012 at 8:41pm — 7 Comments

Morgun the Troll~Morgun's End

Posted by Sam on May 5, 2012 at 10:19pm — 9 Comments

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    Check out THIS WEEK'S MOST ACTIVE content... 

    1 My new dulcimer! pictures are up!

    My new dulcimer! pictures are up!

    Posted by jennifer Schaffer on May 12, 2012
    2 What Happened to the Dulcimer School

    What Happened to the Dulcimer School

    Posted by Cheryl Johnson on May 16, 2012
    3 Rosin the Bow Tin Whistle & Dulcimer

    Rosin the Bow Tin Whistle & Dulcimer

    Added by Mandy on May 14, 2012
    4 Fiddle Tunes Question

    Fiddle Tunes Question

    Posted by Cheryl Johnson on May 12, 2012
    5 Home on the Range

    Home on the Range

    Added by Dusty Turtle on May 14, 2012
    6 Ash Grove

    Ash Grove

    Added by Cheryl Johnson on May 15, 2012
    7 YARD SALE FIND!!!!

    YARD SALE FIND!!!!

    Posted by Dana R. McCall on May 12, 2012
    8 Shaking Off the Acorns

    Shaking Off the Acorns

    Added by Dave Rogers on May 14, 2012

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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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