Dulcimer

Amplifiers are often associated with electric guitars, but acoustic instruments also benefit from amplification as well. And the dulcimer is no exception.
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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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Here we provide a compilation of hundreds of free dulcimer tabs and dulcimer sheet. Most of this music is provided in popular DAD tuning.
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Some dulcimer builders maintain an inventory of custom-built instruments, while others will build on-demand based on your specific criteria. We list of some of the best dulcimer builders in the US.
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Traditionally, a mountain dulcimer is played using both a pick and a noter. A noter is typically a small tapered wooden dowel used to hold down the melody string(s) while playing.
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Hammered dulcimers are played by striking strings with small hand-held hammers. Here we review highly ranked wooden dulcimer hammers.
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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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Joining a club is a great way to improve your dulcimer playing ability and to make new friends. We compiled a list of several active dulcimer clubs in the South.
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Joining a club is a great way to improve your dulcimer playing ability and to make new friends. We compiled a list of several active dulcimer clubs in the Northeast.
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Joining a club is a great way to improve your dulcimer playing ability and to make new friends. We compiled a list of several active dulcimer clubs in the Midwest.
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