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  1. Dulcimer - Wikipedia

    Dulcimer ... The term dulcimer refers to two families of musical string instruments.

  2. Dulcimer: What is a Dulcimer? (Definition and History of Dulcimer ...

    May 11, 2018 · What is a Dulcimer? A dulcimer is a stringed folk instrument which basically comes in two different varieties: the hammered dulcimer and the Appalachian dulcimer.

  3. How to Play a Dulcimer - A Detailed Beginner's Guide

    Dulcimers are often regarded as one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn. Here we discuss the basics on how to play a dulcimer.

  4. Dulcimer | Folk, Hammered, Appalachian | Britannica

    dulcimer, stringed musical instrument, a version of the psaltery in which the strings are beaten with small hammers rather than plucked.

  5. Dulcimer Store | Black Mountain Instruments

    Each Model below represents a specific shape, size, and combination of wood. These finished dulcimers are in a traditional hourglass shape with the exception of the Model 71 which is a …

  6. Home - Dulcimer Crossing

    Dulcimer Crossing – a platform this new mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer (yes, both at the same time – ah, retirement!) to suit my learning. It rounds out my local and regional …

  7. Hammer Dulcimer History and Playing - Smithsonian Institution

    Although the plucked dulcimer (also called Appalachian or mountain dulcimer) shares the same name, the two instruments differ considerably in form, sound, evolution, and manner of playing.

  8. What Is the Dulcimer? Origins, Features & More

    May 11, 2025 · The dulcimer is a stringed instrument that typically consists of a narrow wooden body with a series of strings stretched across its length. It is most often played by plucking, …

  9. Folkcraft Instruments | Handmade Mountain Dulcimers & More

    We've been providing the best dulcimers, plus the dulcimer cases, tab books, dulcimer string sets, and everything else a mountain dulcimer player needs. We even provide dulcimer parts - …

  10. Appalachian dulcimer - Wikipedia

    Appalachian dulcimers are traditionally constructed of wood, and early instruments were typically made all of one wood, using wood commonly found in the particular area of the mountains …