Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How come there are so many different string spacings and number of strings on mountain dulcimers?

0
Posted

How come there are so many different string spacings and number of strings on mountain dulcimers?

0

The 3-string arrangement is probably where it all began, and still where a large percentage of instruction is focused. 5-string dulcimers are usually arranged in three courses: a double melody, a single middle string, and a double bass string (which can be a unison or octave course). Six-string dulcimers are simply 3-course dulcimers with double courses, and the bass course may be a unison or octave pair. An 8-string dulcimer, likewise, is simply a doubling of the 4-string equidistant set-up; again with the optional octave on the bass course.

Related Questions

Thanksgiving questions

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.