Dulcimer: How to

Dulcimers are often regarded as one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn. Let us take you through on how to play a dulcimer!
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Is your dulcimer struggling to be heard in a live performance? In this article, we discuss some of most common ways to amplify a dulcimer as well as the pros and cons of each. 
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Building your own hammered dulcimer is a fun and rewarding project, and in this guide, we will walk you through every step of the process.
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There are many things to look for when selecting a hammered dulcimer. While some relate to the construction and quality of the instrument, others are based on musician taste.
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There are many things to look for when selecting a mountain dulcimer.  While some are important and speak to the quality of the instrument, others are more based on musician taste.
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There are a number of benefits to plywood use in hammered dulcimers, but the most notable benefit is that of the cost. Plywood comes in a sheet form and is ready to use there and then
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Itt’s important to know how the weather can impact on your hammered dulcimer. The cold, on the whole, won’t cause so much damage to your dulcimer; however, the moisture and humidity in the air can absolutely cause damage!
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The tuning you use with your dulcimer can change a lot about how you play it and what you can play on it. The tonality changes and the feel is different, different songs suggest themselves, and you have to learn a whole new set of scales and chords!
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If you’ve just bought yourself a dulcimer, odds are you’re more than ready to get good at it, but where do you start? Instructional books and DVDs are one of the best ways to familiarize yourself with a new instrument.
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