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	Hammered dulcimer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The hammered dulcimer is a stringed musical instrument with the strings stretched over a trapezoidal sounding board.
		The strings of the hammered dulcimer are often tuned diatonically, according to a circle of fifths pattern.
		In Eastern Europe a larger descendant of the hammered dulcimer called the cimbalom is played and has been used by a number of classical composers, including Zoltán Kodály and Igor Stravinsky, and more recently by Blue Man Group.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hammered_dulcimer (843 words)

	Encyclopedia Smithsonian:Hammered Dulcimer
		Surprisingly, the hammered dulcimer, which is an ancient ancestor of the piano, at one time enjoyed widespread popularity throughout this country.
		For example, the dulcimer was called a "tympanon" in France, a "hackbrett" in Germany, and a "cymbalon" in Hungary.
		Hammered dulcimers are particularly interesting because, unlike the piano, dulcimers were often built at home, or in small shops and factories, and hence tended to reflect differing regional and personal folk styles.
	www.si.edu /resource/faq/nmah/dulcimer.htm (388 words)

	Hammered Dulcimer History & Background
		The hammered dulcimer is a musical instrument of the zither family which is "sounded by striking rather than plucking" the strings.
		The hammered dulcimer is made to sound better being struck with hammers than being plucked with the fingers.
		In Europe, though dulcimers have remained mainly folk instruments, at least 2 versions of the dulcimer were popular on the concert stage, the pantaleon (built by Hebenstreit) in the 18th century and the cimbalom (built by Schunda) in the 19th century.
	www.mindspring.com /~jr_davis/HammeredDulcimer/history.html (829 words)

	Chris Peterson Hammered Dulcimer
		The hammered dulcimer is a musical instrument consisting of a trapezoid wooden box with strings stretched over bridges sitting atop the soundboard.
		The hammered dulcimer is a very accessible instrument, which is to say that it's fairly easy for the beginner to get a good tone.
		Hammered dulcimers are strung side to side, with the strings crossing over the treble bridge (to the left) or the bass bridge (to the right).
	www.cpmusic.com /hdulc.html (868 words)

	Hammered Dulcimer
		Dulcimers originated in the Middle East, probably during the first millennium A.D. The instrument was brought to Europe from the Middle East during the Crusades, and similar instruments have spread around the world.
		The Appalachian Dulcimer, also known as the "mountain", "lap" or "fretted" dulcimer is a more modern instrument which was born in the Appalachian mountains with some ancestral ties to earlier German and Scandinavian instruments, and the French epinette de Vosges.
		The dulcimer was involved in a revolution over 200 years ago, when the hammer dulcimer and the harpsichord became the immediate parents of the pianoforte.
	www.santoor.com /hammereddulcimer.html (2205 words)

	Hammered Dulcimers, Bodhrans, Celtic CDs for Sale on Dulcimer.ca: Dulcimer History
		The hammered dulcimer is capable of a range of tones from a sort of music-box sound to powerful and percussive piano-like effects that can stand out in any band.
		The true hammered dulcimer is a close relative to the psaltery, the chief difference being that the psaltery is usually plucked and the dulcimer is usually struck.
		Dulcimers of this sort began appearing in Europe during the 16th century and remained rather popular to the 18th.
	www.dulcimer.ca /instruments/dulcimer_history.html (1262 words)

	Griffin Music Hammer Dulcimers - Frequently Asked Questions
		Hammer dulcimers do require a little care, but usually not much more than protecting the strings from moisture and contaminants so they do not rust.
		The idea behind a double-sided hammer is that you should be able to flip it from one side to another quickly in the middle of a performance.
		Single sided hammers are typically lighter than doubles, offering two distinct advantages: (1) their lower mass makes playing fast easier; (2) the lower profile of single-sided hammers make them less susceptible to drift from crosswinds when playing on a windy day.
	www.dulcimer.com /faq.html (1419 words)

	Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Hammer Dulcimer History and Playing
		The hammer dulcimer is capable of a range of tones from a sort of music-box sound to powerful and percussive piano-like effects which can stand out in any band.
		The true hammer dulcimer is a close relative to the psaltery, the chief difference being that the psaltery is usually plucked and the dulcimer is usually struck.
		Dulcimers are usually tuned with a fifth interval between notes on either side of the treble bridge, the left side being higher.
	www.si.edu /resource/faq/nmah/hdhist.htm (1709 words)

	Hammered Dulcimer
		The hammered dulcimer is trapezoidal in shape, with strings arranged in groups of two to six each.
		The hammered dulcimer was originally brought to North America by early colonists from Europe, and migrated west as the country was settled.
		The dulcimer was most commonly used for playing reels, jigs, hornpipes, schottisches and waltzes, usually with the accompaniment of a fiddle and guitar or bass.
	www.blackroseacoustic.org /encore/dulcimer.htm (832 words)

	Hammered Dulcimer: Musicmaker's Kits
		From detailed discussions on dulcimer layout, hammers, tuning, and stands to extensive performance notes on every tune-this book provides a wealth of information for all students of the hammered dulcimer.
		First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer is designed to instruct beginning players on the instrument.
		Dulcimer Jam takes common and obscure tunes heard in jam sessions and arranges them for hammered dulcimer, fretted dulcimers (with tablature), and other instruments to play in a jam session setting.
	www.musikit.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=hdulbook (547 words)

	HMT Music Articles: How to Choose a Hammered Dulcimer
		At the end of the 2 months, full credit is applied towards any shop-owned dulcimer if you wish to purchase one (check with your local shop for their terms).We usually have a waiting list of 1 to 3 months, but you can call (301) 270-9090 if you wish to put your name on the list.
		Karen Ashbrook, our hammered dulcimer teacher, is adept in a variety of styles.
		If you have more questions about dulcimers, or if you are planning to be in the DC area and would like to stop by to look at our stock of dulcimers, feel free to request an appointment with Karen.
	www.hmtrad.com /catalog/articles/hdulcimer.html (1141 words)

	CD Baby: CHRISTINA CONNELL: Dennis' Waltz: Hammered dulcimer gems and classics
		Dulcimer's produce a beautiful, pure sound, and vary from instrument to instrument, since they are all hand-carved.
		She then adapted it to the hammered dulcimer, to which it is nicely suited.
		In 2003, she entered and won the state hammered dulcimer championship at the Sawdust Festival in Bennington, OK. She recorded her first CD, Dennis' Waltz, in December, 2003/ January 2004, with husband Dennis Connell producing the beautiful CD cover.
	www.cdbaby.com /christina (964 words)

	Hammered Dulcimer Lessons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, tin whistle, mandolin, and autoharp, but all musicians are invited.
		And, if you purchase your hammered dulcimer from Pinelands Folk Music Center, the series of beginning lessons is included with your purchase.
		With over 20 years experience in playing and teaching the hammered dulcimer, Rich can tailor a learning experience to your own skill level, even if you have never tried to play an instrument before.
	www.pinelandsfolkmusic.com /DulcimerGuy/lessons.html (213 words)

	Hammered Dulcimer Accessories - Dusty Strings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Since discovering the hammered dulcimer in 1986, Jamie Janover has developed a revolutionary playing style that incorporates the knowledge and techniques he gained through years of drumming.
		Topics include hammer techniques, percussion techniques, rolls, major and minor chords and scales, improvisation, soloing over a chord progression, odd time signatures, advanced rhythmic techniques, tips for playing live, and advice for the professional.
		These CDs of innovative hammered dulcimer instruction for the intermediate to advanced player start from learning the basic tunes and go through making them into full-fledged performance arrangements.
	www.dustystrings.com /building/hd_accessories.shtml (1708 words)

	Cedar Creek Dulcimers, Handmade in the Ozarks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Unlike a guitar, which will typically have the same number of notes regardless of cost, hammer dulcimers are available in different sizes and with a different range of notes.
		The MASTER WORKS Ultralight Hammer Dulcimer is a professional quality musical instrument with a voice that has to be experienced to be fully appreciated.
		The perfect set-up for a beginning hammered dulcimer player is available in a choice of finishes: the striking fl of the Apprentice, or the clear, glowing lacquer of the Prelude.
	www.cedarcreekdulcimers.com /catalog2.htm (867 words)

	Hammered / Hammer Dulcimer Workshop and Concert with Madeline MacNeil at Weatherbury Farm Vacation
		Maddie Mac Neil is known as a singer with an exceptionally clear voice who accompanies herself on hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer.
		Most hammered dulcimer players do not sing with the instrument, but Maddie has developed an accompaniment style that uses the full range of her large instrument and caps it with friendly smiles to her audience.
		Mountain Dulcimer is also known as an Appalachian dulcimer, lap dulcimer or fretted dulcimer.
	www.folkmusic.weatherburyfarm.com /madelinemacneil.htm (525 words)

	Innovative Chromatic Hammered Dulcimer Music on Maui (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		"Hammer D" has been innovating hammered dulcimer on Maui for the past ten years or so because, in his own words, "I dig the space...The rent's high but it sure beats the mainland".
		Hammer, like many local Maui musicians, has at least three other jobs but nevertheless spends a lot of time in his recording studio where he likes to create an astounding variety of music which has never been heard in the hammered dulcimer domain.
		By far the most modern and varied collection of dulcimer based tracks that we have heard to date, "Hammer D" takes you to the very edge of the known world of hammered dulcimer.
	www.musiconmaui.net /hammerdulcimer.htm (259 words)

	Hammered Dulcimer Builders & Instrument Selection
		The best advice I can give is to search the internet, talk to people that own Hammered Dulcimers, go to a local session, and go to a Festival or Workshop.
		In my experience, Hammered Dulcimer players are more than happy to tell you about the instrument, and even let you play thier instrument.
		If you have any questions about selecting a Hammered Dulcimer, I would be happy to try to answer them.
	www.cutedogmusic.com /builders.html (908 words)

	Dulcimer Dreams (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		When I compared it with the American hammered dulcimer, I noticed that my dulcimer was quite different.
		My dulcimer is smaller, only about 37 inches by 14 inches, and it has a floating sound board.
		In the figure below, the lowest note is the D on the lower right bridge and the highest note is the E on the upper left of the left bridge.
	home.nethere.net /jayoneal/dulcimer.html (283 words)

	Nancy's Musical Meanderings - Piano, Psaltery, Hammered Dulcimer
		Variations of the hammered dulcimer have been known by many names: from the German "Hackbrett", to the Middle Eastern "Santur", the Chinese "Yang Ch'in", and the Hungarian "Cymbalon".
		The psaltery and the hammered dulcimer are the direct predecessors of the modern piano, evolving through the harpsichord and the clavichord.
		The bowed psaltery is perhaps more of a curiosity, but the hammered dulcimer appears to be gaining in popularity, especially because it is often used in connection with Celtic music.
	www.geocities.com /Vienna/Strasse/7353/piano.html (813 words)

	Books - Elderly Instruments Books
		A chart of standard notation on the hammered dulcimer is also included, as well as a casette tape with all the tunes in slow and uptempo versions.
		The hammered dulcimer followed the migrations of ancient civilizations across Asia Minor and onto the European continent, from the Black Sea to the North Atlantic shores.
		Six hammer dulcimer solos and one duet (with autoharp) from Lucille's CD of the same name.
	www.elderly.com /books/310.htm (2061 words)

	Santoors - persian hammered dulcimer, hammers for persian hammered dulcimer and santoor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Dulcimer hammers are an essential link to effective playing.
		Presumably, the itinerant musicians and gypsies carried this instrument in their wanderings across the continents of Asia and Europe, giving rise to a variety of instruments that are similar in nature.
		In the music encyclopedias the santoor is found under the category of hammered dulcimer.
	www.heritageethnicmusic.com /site/607029/page/273947 (792 words)

	Charlie Alm's Hammered Dulcimer Book
		There are a number of books that discuss the Hammered Dulcimer in some detail, but this goes the farthest.
		Here are some examples of what a hammered dulcimer built on the instructions in Charlie's book is going to look like.
		Hammered Dulcimer * Hammered Dulcimer * Hammered Dulcimer
	dcwi.com /dulcimer/Welcome.html (422 words)

	Sheet Music Plus - Irish Songbook for Hammered Dulcimer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Irish Songbook for Hammered Dulcimer is a collection of standard tunes from Ireland.
		Hammer Dulcimer for Absolute Beginners For hammered dulcimer...
		Christmas Carols for Hammer Dulcimer By Sara Lee Johnson...
	www.sheetmusicplus.com /a/item.html?id=58520&item=4953240 (164 words)

	Hammered Dulcimer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		These musical instruments are played by plucking on the strings (traditionally with a quill) or by tapping on them (in the case of the hammer dulcimers).
		:The two classes of dulcimer are the "Mountain" or "Appalacian" dulcimer (plucked and played with a quill, usually a goose quill) and the hammer dulcimer (played by tapping on the strings with small "hammers").
		It uses material from the Wiktionary page "Dulcimer".
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Hammered_Dulcimer.html (146 words)

	Hammer Dulcimers
		The Hammer Dulcimer is part of the zither family, and was probably inspired in the 16th century by the Psaltery.
		The hammer dulcimer is large and traezoidal in shape, with strings in pairs, 3's or 4's stretched over long bridges.
		It is played with small wooden or cane hammers and is played mainly in the British Isles and North America.
	www.apollosaxes.com /dulcimers.html (94 words)

	Sheet Music Plus - Arranging for Hammered Dulcimer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes.
		Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root position chords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer.
		A Collection of Original Music for Hammered Dulcimer and Other Instruments By Sam Rizzetta...
	www.sheetmusicplus.com /a/item.html?id=34890&item=5033006 (169 words)

	Bill Flanagan - Hammered Dulcimer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		I first heard the wondrous sound of the hammered dulcimer at a county fair in Eastern Tennessee at the age of thirteen.
		A hammered dulcimer is a trapezoidal-shaped instrument with a whole bunch of steel strings that are struck with wooden "hammers" that you hold loosely between your thumb and index finger.
		Most hammered dulcimers have a "stacked diatonic" tuning arrangement, which means that you'll have the notes from the major scale (do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do) from each of several keys, depending on the size of the instrument.
	www.flanorelli.net /hd.htm (791 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		An instrument of Hungarian origin and largest member of the Hammered Dulcimer family, sometimes also spelled "Cymbalom".
		An early known version of this instrument in Arabia was called the "Kannun".
		Today an instrument in wide use of this same family is the Hammered Dulcimer.
	www.boldersounds.com /Product.aspx?PID=5 (483 words)

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