However, if we tune the double melody strings to two different notes, you get 4 note jazzy sounding chords. You get a wonderful jazzy sounding version of a traditional, well-known tune.
It adds spice and a whole new dimension to your playing. There are a variety of ways you can make the two melody strings 2 different notes.
Another version is D-A-GD. This is only about half of the tunings possible on the dulcimer. What makes the dulcimer so much fun is that you can easily experiment with different tunings. Because the dulcimer has frets missing, once you are in a tuning, improvisation is much easier than other instruments that have all the notes. You just need to be adventurous and be willing to hear some sour notes once in awhile. However, you will be rewarded by the infinite possibility of sound, timber and key you will find on this simple but richly dynamic American folk instrument.
A true creative maverick in the mountain dulcimer world, Joellen Lapidus both embraces the deep rich traditions of the Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer, and creates new traditions. One of the pioneers of an equally rich California Mountain Dulcimer tradition, her rhythmic playing style and elegant shapes and inlaid dulcimers have influenced generations of players and builders. Joellen teaches at McCabes Guitar Shop and dulcimer festivals from coast to coast.
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I have a set of nicel plated steel D'Addarios 12,12,14 22w. Please any suggestions??? And the string guitar has a high G above E just in case. This will change your other tuning options, tho, but sing on. Regards, Jebby. About the Dulcimer A dulcimer is a fretted, plucked musical instrument.
How to Tune a Dulcimer Like a said earlier, there are a lot of types of Dulcimers, so I am only going to explain how to tune the most common dulcimers, the 3, 4, or 5 stringed dulcimers. Difference between 3, 4, and 5 stringed Dulcimers Down below i will explain how to tune a Dulcimer that has 4 strings.
Tuning a Dulcimer using a Keyboard or Piano. Pages 1 2 3. Can you tell me how to use the capo on a dulcimer in mixolydian to change modes? How to tune in Mixolydian to Bflat? What should the bass drone be tuned to on a guitar string? Follow each string to find the tuner attached to that string, so you don't turn the wrong tuner. If you break a string, you can always get another.
In this video, Steve teaches the traditional method of "hooing into the hole," the way dulcimers were tuned before we had batteries for tuners or tuning forks. Then he demonstrates how to tune the strings to intervals. Watch to see what happened in this video that Steve did not plan for the lesson, but turned out to be a good practical example. Tuning to Fit Your Voice The "1" is always the bass string. You can retune your dulcimer to match a comfortable pitch for your voice, if you're singing along with your instrument.
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