Hammered dulcimer hammers with a variety of striking surfaces for different tones

Eagle River, Wisconsin

Monkey playing a dulcimer, from Trivulzio Book of Hours, 1400s. Koninklijke Bibliotheek

Find the notes on your hammered dulcimer for the standard chords in six different keys -- without reading music! Easy-to-read diagrams showing the notes on your instrument for four different chords each for the keys of G, D, A, C, F and E; all on a single, two-sided laminated card. It's the perfect companion for jam sessions! 8-1/2"x 11" with precut holes for 3-ring binder.

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Dulcimer and case, made in Italy, ca. 1750

Cymbalschlagerin (woman dulcimer player), an engraving by Johann Christoph Weigel (ca. 1720) reflects the instrument's increasing use by common folk. (Image from "The Hammered Dulcimer in America" by Nancy Groce)

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I've never seen this hammered dulcimer player before. I'm particularly impressed with the use of

Engagement and participation in traditional and contemporary South Asian music and dance in the UK

Hammer dulcimer

Old Hammered Dulcimer ad.

Learn to combine melody and arpeggios on the hammered dulcimer. This video is for advanced beginners and intermediates.