How much do dulcimers cost?
Our dulcimers range from about $700 to about $4,500. To view, download or print a price list, click the links below. Prices can also be found on our harp and hammered dulcimer model and accessory pages.
Where can I sell a hammered dulcimer?
Selling your instrument
- Make an announcement on the hammered dulcimer bulletin board.
- Reverb.
- Craigslist.
- Ebay.
- Facebook Hammered Dulcimer Group.
How do you pick a hammered dulcimer?
Choosing a hammered dulcimer of your own
- size.
- weight.
- spacing between string courses (I think you can adapt to any spacing, really, though.)
- pitch range, which can vary from 2 1/2 octaves to 5 1/2 octaves.
- loudness.
- stability (how well it will stay in tune)
- whether it has extra chromatic notes.
What is the easiest stringed musical instrument to learn to play?
Ukuleles are cheap and fun to play. They are one of the easiest stringed (and fretted) instrument to learn. The size makes them an easy start for both children and adults alike. They only have four strings, and they are closer together than on a guitar.
What is the most difficult instrument to play?
Top 10 Hardest Instruments to Play
- French Horn – Hardest Brass Instrument to Play.
- Violin – Hardest String Instrument to Play.
- Bassoon – Hardest Woodwind Instrument to Play.
- Organ – Hardest Instrument to Learn.
- Oboe – Hardest Instrument to Play in a Marching Band.
- Bagpipes.
- Harp.
- Accordion.
How much does it cost to restring a hammered dulcimer?
Full String Sets
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| D10, Apprentice or Prelude Full Set | $65.00 |
| D25 Full Set (2 per course) | $95.50 |
| D260 (before #13169) Full Set | $101.00 |
| D300 (after #13377) Full Set | $111.50 |
How old is the hammered dulcimer?
Surprisingly, the hammered dulcimer, which is an ancient ancestor of the piano, at one time enjoyed widespread popularity throughout this country. The hammered dulcimer probably originated in the Middle East about 900 A.D. and is related to the much older psaltery.
Is a hammered dulcimer hard to play?
Hammered dulcimer is one of the most satisfying instruments to learn because it’s easy to make a pleasant sound right from the beginning. You can start at any age, and you can have fun with it even if you don’t know any music theory and have never played an instrument before.
How difficult is it to play a hammered dulcimer?
Absolutely! Hammered dulcimer is one of the most satisfying instruments to learn because it’s easy to make a pleasant sound right from the beginning. You can start at any age, and you can have fun with it even if you don’t know any music theory and have never played an instrument before.
What’s the hardest instrument to learn?
What is the easiest instrument for a senior to learn?
9 Musical Instruments That Seniors Can Easily Learn
- The Piano. One of the simplest musical instruments that seniors can easily learn is the classical piano.
- Harmonica. This is an instrument that is lightweight and can be easily carried anywhere.
- Ukulele.
- The Guitar.
- Tambourine.
- Bongos.
- The Recorder.
- The Flute.