Dulcimers

The Appalachian dulcimer is widely used in the American folk and old time music. It is a simple instrument both in construction and playability, and can be an excellent choice for a first instrument. Most Appalachian dulicmers have 4 strings with 2 of the strings closely spaced and tuned in using. The most common tuning for an Appalachian dulcimer is DAD, with the two double strings tuned to the high D and used to play the melody, with the unfretted drone strings providing a simple harmony, giving the instrument its distinctive traditional haunting sound.