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Most people use DAA, DAD, or DGD tunings on their dulcimers. These tunings work for 3, 4, and 5 string instruments. If you don’t understand, don’t worry, it will soon become clear. Below are …

These charts show the notes for some common tunings. Each chart combines two set-ups (to reduce the number of charts): The first three lines (1-5-5) represent a standard set-up with …

Jun 15, 2025 · Examine the position of the strings. Before you can tune a string, you need to know which knob adjusts which string and where each string lies. When the front of the dulcimer …

Those very small changes in length cause the strings to go out of tune. By tuning every time you play or practice you are teaching your ears to hear what is and isn't "in tune". Strings are …

Below are some commonly-used hammered dulcimer tuning charts, as well as some tuning charts used for specific instruments, including the latest Jerry Read Smith tuning configurations.

We've gathered our tuning diagrams and note strip pdfs, How-to videos, and other useful information you need to upkeep your hammered 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. There are many ways you can …

String Gauge / Tuning Charts Current Models Pioneer Ultralight Ultralight Chromatic Ultralight Chromatic Extended Range Russell Cook Edition Russell Cook Edition Extended Range (XR …

The major scales available on most dulcimers with the traditional tuning are D, G, C, F, and sometimes A and E. B minor, E minor, and other modes associated with those major scales …