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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!...

B. Ross Ashley replied to Joseph Besse's discussion 'Stand to use for my android 10" tablet' in the group GIG TALK!
"Several friends ofmine in wheelchairs use this sort of thing ... Makayama Movie Mount It should…"
2 hours ago
Peggie Hurteau replied to Robin Clark's discussion 'Beech Spring (Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy) - DAdA Noter Drone' in the group Hymn and Worship Song Players
"What a beautiful, full sound, /I have always loved this melody;Peggie "
2 hours ago
Bobby Ratliff replied to Frank Ledgerwood's discussion 'Copyright, a can of worms ? or.....'
"I had a similar experience Jim. I edited and posted videos to youtube for a Church I used to…"
3 hours ago
Dusty Turtle replied to Frank Ledgerwood's discussion 'Copyright, a can of worms ? or.....'
"Good plan for all of us to follow.  "
3 hours ago
Jim Edwards replied to Frank Ledgerwood's discussion 'Copyright, a can of worms ? or.....'
"Come to think of it, even the "free advertising" bit that I mentioned earlier brings up a…"
3 hours ago
Rick Kennedy commented on Peter (Goschi)'s video
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Frisch gesungen! (Mountain dulcimer instrumental and vocals)

"Enjoyed the vocals especially--thanks for posting"
3 hours ago
Jim Edwards replied to Frank Ledgerwood's discussion 'Copyright, a can of worms ? or.....'
"Funny thing is, I actually put what I thought was a public-domain tune on Soundcloud one time.…"
3 hours ago
Strumelia replied to Strumelia's discussion 'Show us your pets!'
"Scott that an amazing photo... i love it.   "
3 hours ago
Strumelia replied to Strumelia's discussion 'Show us your pets!'
"Oh Bobby, I'm so so sorry.   I know how you love her.   I keep picturing…"
3 hours ago
Profile IconMarti Friddle, Cindy Snider, Christina Tomashuk and 1 more joined Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer
4 hours ago
Strumelia and Janet Deshotel are now friends
4 hours ago
LJ Williams joined Guy's group
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Fingerpicking

A place to discuss fingerpicking styles of dulcimer playing.
4 hours ago
242 Comments
LJ Williams joined Jim Edwards's group
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Rockin' in the Free World

A group for those of you who like to play music not normally associated with the mountain dulcimer…See More
4 hours ago
210 Comments
Kristi Keller replied to Strumelia's discussion 'Show us your pets!'
"I do not believe our pets fear the future. Bobby, we all share your loss."
5 hours ago
Paula Edwards replied to Paula Edwards's discussion 'Hammer-ons, slides and pull offs' in the group Beginner players
"You could use a noter for slides and hammer-ons. Won't work for pull offs, however."
5 hours ago
Chuck Moseley replied to Strumelia's discussion 'Show us your pets!'
"Our thoughts and prayers will definitely be with you tomorrow Bobby. Hang in there buddy..."
6 hours ago
Greg Gunner added a discussion to the group Dulcimer Ancestors
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Christophe Touissaint Epinette du Val d'Ajol for Sale $250 Includes Shipping

I have a Christophe Touissaint epinette for sale. Christophe is one of the premier luthiers in…See More
7 hours ago
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Roy Masinton joined Doug Berch's group
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Dulcimer Making

A group for those making dulcimers or interested in dulcimer making.
7 hours ago
folkfan replied to Strumelia's discussion 'Show us your pets!'
"Bobby, so sorry to hear that you're going to have to lose a beloved friend."
8 hours ago
R N Lackey replied to Strumelia's discussion 'Show us your pets!'
"Bobby, If she's having problems it's for the best, but it's still one of the hardest…"
8 hours ago

Forum

Copyright, a can of worms ? or..... 49 Replies

Started by Frank Ledgerwood in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Bobby Ratliff 3 hours ago.

Show us your pets! 813 Replies

Started by Strumelia in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Strumelia 3 hours ago.

Free tabs: "Frisch gesungen!"

Started by Peter (Goschi) in Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs 20 hours ago.

Are There More Than Ever? 24 Replies

Started by Stephen Seifert in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Paul Certo yesterday.

Free tabs: More German folk songs 17 Replies

Started by Peter (Goschi) in Dulcimer Resources:TABS/Books/websites/DVDs. Last reply by Garey McAnally yesterday.

What other instruments do you play? 98 Replies

Started by Dulcimer Diva in Adventures with 'other' instruments.... Last reply by Louis J. Stivali yesterday.

Oklahoma Tornadoes 2 Replies

Started by Strumelia in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Robin Thompson yesterday.

The Drifting Thread.... 1924 Replies

Started by Strumelia in Off Topic discussions. Last reply by Dave Ismay yesterday.

Dulcimer Gathering North Coast of California?? 17 Replies

Started by Mark Richardson in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Dusty Turtle on Tuesday.

New England Dulcimer

Started by Jimmy Sample in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions on Monday.

McSpadden Dulcimer For Sale 2 Replies

Started by Darwin Scofield in FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/learning materials for sale.... Last reply by Darwin Scofield on Monday.

Fanime

Started by Travis Rodgers in Off Topic discussions on Monday.

Recorder 9 Replies

Started by Gayle Maurer in Adventures with 'other' instruments.... Last reply by Ruth Lawrence on Sunday.

Do you make your own pick or purchase? 21 Replies

Started by Keith Young in Instruments- discussing specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions. Last reply by Bill Davenport on Sunday.

Capritaurus -- seeking info on recent purchase 20 Replies

Started by Dusty Turtle in Instruments- discussing specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions. Last reply by Mark Richardson on Friday.

Florida Folk Festival/White Springs, Florida/Memorial Day weekend 2013

Started by Mary Z. Cox in Single-Instructor workshops, single band/performer concerts, Club activities, house concerts.... on Friday.

Laurel Mountain Custom dulcimer 11 Replies

Started by Carrie Barnes in FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/learning materials for sale.... Last reply by Carrie Barnes May 16.

Tull Glazener Dulcimer Workshop

Started by Julia Poor in Single-Instructor workshops, single band/performer concerts, Club activities, house concerts.... May 16.

Why we share our music 6 Replies

Started by Barbara Lomas in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions. Last reply by Barbara Lomas May 16.

Resonator and Banjo Dulcimers

Started by Bobby Ratliff in General mountain dulcimer or music discussions May 16.

Blog Posts

Shenandoah University Dulcimer Festival May 2013

Posted by Patty from Virginia on May 19, 2013 at 7:54pm — 3 Comments

Just Ain't Right Jamboree!

Posted by Dana R. McCall on May 19, 2013 at 4:40pm — 14 Comments

Original song with dulcimer vibes drums organ

Posted by jonah giuliano on May 5, 2013 at 3:01pm — 3 Comments

Favorite Chair for playing, practicing, busking, or a gig.

Posted by Dulcimer Jim on April 28, 2013 at 9:00pm — 9 Comments

Everyone should play dulcimer :)

Posted by Mary Z. Cox on April 26, 2013 at 8:57am

Busy Bee

Posted by Gary Loren McCallister on April 23, 2013 at 4:47pm — 5 Comments

Beginner, Busker, and Beyond

Posted by Dulcimer Jim on April 19, 2013 at 9:30pm — 9 Comments

I'm a Goat Grandma again....times 5 and counting!

Posted by Anita Franklin-Snyder on April 17, 2013 at 7:44pm — 8 Comments

D A d A tuning

Posted by James Phillips on April 14, 2013 at 3:09pm — 3 Comments

I dont know what type of dulcimer i have!

Posted by Jake Rubin on April 13, 2013 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

Purpleheart

Posted by Robert Worth on April 13, 2013 at 4:00pm — 6 Comments

noter /drone and why I am switching to it exclusively musings

Posted by James Phillips on April 13, 2013 at 11:58am — 8 Comments

Rescued wood

Posted by Robert Worth on April 12, 2013 at 12:04am — 3 Comments

Schatten Pickup

Posted by Frank Engeln on April 10, 2013 at 3:21pm — 5 Comments

I Won the Lottery, but What I Got was No Prize

Posted by Geekling on April 9, 2013 at 2:34am — 38 Comments

A dulcimer ancestor

Posted by Robert Worth on April 7, 2013 at 9:21pm — 8 Comments

Benefits and Limitations of Different Tunings on Mountain Dulcimer, Part 1

Posted by Steve Eulberg on April 7, 2013 at 4:59pm — 6 Comments

Punching in and changeing directions - musically speaking.

Posted by Roger Goode on April 4, 2013 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Thank you

Posted by Jerry W. Mink on April 2, 2013 at 12:56pm — 3 Comments

My first dulcimer

Posted by Robert Worth on March 31, 2013 at 3:56pm — 11 Comments

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    1 Are There More Than Ever?

    Are There More Than Ever?

    Posted by Stephen Seifert on May 4, 2013
    2 Copyright, a can of worms ? or.....

    Copyright, a can of worms ? or.....

    Posted by Frank Ledgerwood on April 23, 2013
    3 Hammer-ons, slides and pull offs

    Hammer-ons, slides and pull offs

    Posted by Paula Edwards on May 17, 2013
    4 Finishing the wood...what type of finish are others using?

    Finishing the wood...what type of finish are others using?

    Posted by James Thornsberry on May 8, 2013
    5 Soldier's Joy - West Virginia Style

    Soldier's Joy - West Virginia Style

    Posted by Robin Clark on April 25, 2013
    6 "Home! Sweet Home!" - C,G,G

    "Home! Sweet Home!" - C,G,G

    Posted by Robin Clark on May 14, 2013
    7 Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

    Posted by Carrie Barnes on May 5, 2013
    8 Stick Your Neck Out

    Stick Your Neck Out

    Added by Laura Elder on May 7, 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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