When I was looking to buy a hammered dulcimer, I read
up as much as I could on the subject, and as I like to
play mainly popular music, I decided on a chromatic
instrument so that no notes would be missing. Also,
because the notes are arranged each note a half tone
above the next, the arrangement of the instrument is
easy to remember, and if you put sticky circles with
the notes written on them, easy to play if you've
played other instruments.

There are differences in the number of strings for
each note for different instruments. All my notes
have four strings which gives a nice sound, but I'm
sure others have their preferences. You'll also want
to buy an inexpensive piano tuner.

I also would buy an instrument that has the features
and sound qualities that you like, no matter what the
price. I'm sure that if you're like me, that you'll
never get tired of playing it!!!

George


--- tarstt <tarstt@...> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I have always wanted to play and want a hammered
> dulcimer. I'd like
> to know which is the best kind to buy that is in the
> mid to low price
> range. I have love the way the hammered dulcimer
> sounds. Any help
> and guidance would greatly be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tara
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> (Yahoo! ID required)
>
>
mailto:hammered_dulcimer-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>




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