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  1. Prime Sound
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    6 Best Mountain Dulcimers Reviewed in Detail [Oct. 2024] - Prime …

    • Has it been your dream to play a stringed instrument? If yes, then you should opt for a mountain dulcimer. You probably may be wondering why you should choose a mountain dulcimer over a banjo or guit… See more

    Appalachian Dulcimer Playing Tips

    The mountain dulcimer is just like any other string instrument. To learn to play it, you have to be … See more

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    See, you don’t need to buy an expensive mountain dulcimer to play better especially if you are just starting out. Opting for affordable models like the Applecreek ACD100is … See more

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    Features to Consider While Buying The Best Mountain Dulcimer

    While all the units on our list of best mountain dulcimers impressed us, we know that you have unique needs and preferences. To help you make an informed decision an… See more

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    I can create for you a beautiful looking and sounding Mountain Dulcimer or Scheitholt, made to your own specifications or I can work together with you to design your very own. Woods m…
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  1. Doug Berch
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    The Heart Of A Mountain Dulcimer - Doug Berch

    Aug 13, 2010 · The fretboard transmits the music within the musician to the body of the dulcimer. The fretboard is the primary soundboard brace. It also acts as a bridge and transfers the vibrations of the strings from every fret directly to the …

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    Bob Gerard Dulcimers – Heirloom Quality Mountain …

    I can create for you a beautiful looking and sounding Mountain Dulcimer or Scheitholt, made to your own specifications or I can work together with you to design your very own. Woods may include (but not limited to) Black Walnut, …

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    How to Choose a Mountain Dulcimer - Dulcimer Guide …

    Soundboard Wood Choice. The type of wood used in the top soundboard can have a dramatic effect on the tonal quality of the instrument. Softer woods, such as cedar and spruce, produce a warmer sound while harder woods, such as …

  5. english-dulcimer.com
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    what makes a good dulcimer ? Evans/Berch/Rockwell

    Mar 26, 2020 · To me, the most important aspect of the mountain dulcimer’s tone comes from the ‘fingerboard-soundboard unit’, which is my way of thinking of these two separate parts of the dulcimer as one integral vibrating structure.

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    Which Wood is best for a mountain dulcimer?
    Softer woods, such as cedar and spruce, produce a warmer sound while harder woods, such as maple, cherry, or walnut, produce a brighter, crisper sound. The type of sound produced is entirely based on personal preference. But it helps to know someone who owns a mountain dulcimer so you can play it yourself to determine which sound you most prefer.

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    Which mountain dulcimer is best?
    1. The Roosebeck Emma is a top-notch, lightweight and rugged mountain dulcimer that was crafted from premium quality material. Its elegant design, superior performance, and brilliant finish make it a preferred choice for most mountain dulcimer enthusiast.

    6 Best Mountain Dulcimers Reviewed in Detail [Sept. 2024] - Prime Sound

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    Why do mountain dulcimers have a bridge over the soundboard?
    Modern day builders typically place the bridge over the soundboard which gives the instrument more of a guitar-like sound. This is something that mountain dulcimer players are starting to prefer and, as a result, the market is responding accordingly.

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    What is the role of a dulcimer's fretboard?
    The fretboard is considered the heart of the dulcimer. It transmits the music from the musician to the body and acts as the primary soundboard brace. The fretboard also functions as a bridge, transferring the vibrations of the strings from every fret directly to the soundboard.

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    What is a similar instrument to a mountain dulcimer?
    A cousin to the Mountain Dulcimer is the German & Pennsylvania~Dutch Scheitholt (also called a “Hummel”). I make these beautiful looking & sounding traditional instruments with the same attention to detail as my Mountain Dulcimer. Similar in several ways to the Mountain Dulcimer, this instrument is easy and enjoyable to play.

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    Do you need to tune a mountain dulcimer?
    Regardless of the type of mountain dulcimer you are opting for, you may have to tune it to get the sound you want. A well-tuned dulcimer will be easier to play and produce better sounds. If your strings are not properly tightened into the instrument, you will always have to tune it before you can play.

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  8. dulcimershofar.com
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    Mountain Dulcimer Emma, 4 String, Vaulted Fretboard, …

    This Deluxe Emma model offers the best features from the Roosebeck Mountain Dulcimer line! The vaulted fretboard and the completely spruce soundboard are lightweight and allow for more sound vibration, producing excellent sound quality.

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     · The soundboard is spruce and has a charming sheesham skirt design on both ends, as well as 4 of the classic f-hole openings. This model also features 4 mechanical geared right angle tuners with a 14:1 …

  10. Amazon
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  11. Revels Music Mountain Dulcimers
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