Musical Instruments

The "Dulcimer"

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The "Dulcimer" is a stringed instrument with a finger or fret board, similar to the Guitar, that produces notes by plucking the strings. It is a "folk" instrument popular in the Appalachian region.

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The articles provided here are:
• The Appalachian Dulcimer - WIKIPEDIA - an article describing the classic form of the instrument.
• A History of the Mountain Dulcimer - by Lucy Long
  (From: Sweet Music Index, a rich source of information on the Mountain Dulcimer}
• Differences among Mountain Dulcimers - describing shapes, sizes, stringing and fret patterns.
  (Also from: Sweet Music Index)

• WIKIHOW - Instructions for tuning the Dulcimer.

• Teaching the Dulcimer - an online resource from the site Montessori World Educational Institute.
• In Search of the Wild Dulcimer - a free online copy of a basic resource book.