Appalachian dulcimer - Wikipedia
The Appalachian dulcimer (many variant names; see below) is a fretted string instrument of the zither family, typically with three or four strings, originally played in the Appalachian region of the United States.
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The Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer - Got Mountain Life
Apr 23, 2018 · The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is one of the most beautiful and popular of the folk instruments, easy for children and beginner adult musicians to learn. Ron Gibson calls it “a true American folk instrument developed by the people of the Appalachian Mountains.”
America's Oldest Folk Instrument - Appalachian History
Jan 25, 2007 · “The Mountain dulcimer, also known as the Appalachian dulcimer, lap dulcimer, or fretted dulcimer, is basically a fretted zither which was derived from the German shieltholt. This double-bouted (hourglass shaped), plucked dulcimer was made by Arthur D. Tyler in Galloway, Prairie Township, Franklin County, Ohio in 1894.
Dulcimer Origins - A Look at the Mountain Dulcimer - Dulcimer …
Appalachian dulcimers were the first major instrument that was created in America, rather than copied from instruments known in Europe. Ultimately, it became an important part of the society and traditions of the southern Appalachian region.
History of the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer
The mountain dulcimer is a true American folk instrument developed by the people of the Appalachian Mountains. But like the early emigrants to America, it has many relatives from the old country. The German Scheitholt
A Brief History of the Mountain Dulcimer - The Grand Old Dulcimer …
Since the sixties, the Appalachian dulcimer has staked a claim in the American orchestra of rock, pop, jazz, country, blues and classical and is now more popular than ever. Its sweet voice will be heard for centuries to come because it’s the sound of the ground we walk on.
A History of the Mountain Dulcimer - Bear Meadow
The plucked dulcimer has been known by many names: Appalachian dulcimer, lap dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, Kentucky dulcimer. Local variant names include "delcumer," "dulcymore," "harmonium," "hog fiddle," "music box," and "harmony box.".
The dulcimer : A hidden Appalachian gem - OVERLOOKED
Apr 24, 2023 · The dulcimer is as loyal to the Appalachian region as moonshine – developed and crafted by the local people for centuries. This unique instrument produces a soft, mellow noise through the plucking or strumming of its strings that generates a distinct sound.
Playing the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer - Lark in the Morning
Aug 30, 2023 · The Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer is one of the most accessible stringed instruments to pick up and play. This zither with diatonic fretting is traditionally played on the lap, and sometimes on a wooden table to boost volume.