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  1. Dulcimer - Wikipedia

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Dulcimertab – Mountain Dulcimer Tablature & More

    During our weekend, you will experience the joy of making music on a mountain dulcimer while learning the basic skills to set you on the right path. Playing the mountain dulcimer is easier than you …

  5. Beginner's Guide to Hammered Dulcimers - Dusty Strings

    People use the word “dulcimer” to refer both to the hammered dulcimer and to the mountain dulcimer. Hammered dulcimer is the type we make, and it is played by striking the strings with a pair of special …

  6. Hammered Dulcimers | Hand Crafted Dulcimers | Songbird Dulcimers

    We provide a wide selection of hammered dulcimers for sale, as well as all the necessary accessories. We do direct shipping to you, but also have various Dealers who carry our products if you’d like to try …

  7. Dulcimer - New World Encyclopedia

    The dulcimer is a stringed musical instrument of two main varieties. In the case of the hammered dulcimer, the strings are stretched over a trapezoidal sounding board.

  8. 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.

  9. Dulcimers 101 - TimothySeaman.com

    The mountain dulcimer is an instrument originally called the scheitholz, brought over to America by the German settlers who filled the Appalachian region. It has only a few strings, most commonly four, …

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

    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, strumming, or tapping the …