Mountain Dulcimer 4 String and Free Book

4 strings, rosewood, hour-glass shape, knotwork cutouts in soundboard. Includes pick and wooden slide. Satin finish on body. Measures 34 1/2"L x 7" W x 2" H. Most early dulcimers had a strictly diatonic scale; that is, the frets were placed so as to produce a major scale (do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do) with no extra half steps. More recently, dulcimer players have found that the placement of an extra fret between the 6th and 7th fret allows two things. A major scale can be produced starting at another point (on the open string), and most songs containing accidental notes can he played. The 6 1/2 fret adds versatility. The disadvantage is that it takes a while to get used to the extra fret if you have been playing a dulcimer without it. This dulcimer has the 6 1/2 and the 13 1/2 frets. Included FREE: "Fun with the Dulcimer by Virgil Hughes" This beginner's method presents clear, concise instruction for learning to play the traditional three-stringed mountain dulcimer. Thirty-eight songs are taught with notation and fret numbers for each note. Chord symbols are also included for playing with guitar, banjo, or another chording instrument. Melody playing with drones and basic chord playing are both taught. Lyrics are included with the songs for added fun. From the time this text was first published, it has been a steady best seller. Includes pick and wooden slide. Measures 34 1/2"L x 7" W x 2" H Learn to Play Book Included FREE (shipped separately) Shipping insurance included. Brand new! Price: $112.42 Currently out of stock.