There, the word dulcimer, which was familiar from the King James Version of the Bible, was used to refer to a three or four stringed fretted instrument, generally played on the lap by strumming.

May 11, 2018 · What is a Dulcimer? A dulcimer is a stringed folk instrument which basically comes in two different varieties: the hammered dulcimer and the Appalachian dulcimer.

dulcimer, stringed musical instrument, a version of the psaltery in which the strings are beaten with small hammers rather than plucked.

The dulcimer is a stringed instrument that typically consists of a narrow wooden body with a series of strings stretched across its length. It is most often played by plucking, strumming, or tapping the …

The Appalachian lap dulcimer is the easiest stringed instrument to learn! Play a tune in just five minutes, even if you've never played an instrument before.

Dulcimers are often regarded as one of the easiest stringed instruments to learn. Here we discuss the basics on how to play a dulcimer.

Dec 1, 2025 · Blue Lion Dulcimers & Guitars offers mountain dulcimers and acoustic steel string guitars of the highest quality. We build standard, bass, baritone, acoustic jam and soprano fretted dulcimers …

People use the word “dulcimer” to refer both to the hammered dulcimer and to the mountain dulcimer. Hammered dulcimer is the type we make, and it is played by striking the strings with a pair of special …

Dec 5, 2025 · Discover the magic of hammered and mountain dulcimers at one (or more!) of the many festivals held across the country. Hone your skills in workshops taught by professional musicians, …

I have made over 17,000 Appalachian dulcimers, maintaining the authentic design and sound of the mountain dulcimer. My traditional dulcimers are the easiest instruments on which to play tunes or to …