Persian Hammered Dulcimer, Hard Case & Play Book FREE

The Persian Hammered Dulcimer is smaller than the American Hammer Dulcimer yet still wider than the Santoor. It is trapezoidal in shape. The left courses are steel and the right courses are brass. They alternate over movable bridges. It has individual movable bridges for each course. It may be picked, plucked, or played with a bow, quill or hammer. Included FREE: "Arranging for Hammered Dulcimer" by Jeanne Page Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes. Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root position chords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer. Simple tunes are provided for the reader to incorporate newly acquired knowledge of chord theory. Descriptions of bounces, triplets, doubling, counter melodies, arpeggios, scale runs, extended chords, etc. are included as well as opportunities to create arrangements utilizing these techniques. 88 pages. Has individual movable bridges for each course Can be picked, plucked, or played with a bow, quill or a hammer Hard Case, Hammers and Free Play Book Included Long side= 34" (including 1" for tuning pegs) Short side= 14" (including 1" for tuning pegs) Height= 11"; Depth= 3" Shipped insured Brand New! Price: $404.25 Currently out of stock.