How Do You Buy A Hammered Dulcimer?
When you’ve decided that you’d like to purchase a hammered dulcimer, you have a bit of research and shopping to do. Taking into consideration all that goes into making a hammered dulcimer and what can go wrong with them, you’ll want to know what to watch for before you shop. Here is how to get a hammered dulcimer you can enjoy for years to come. Do your research. A hammered dulcimer is made individually be craftsmen dedicated to the art. Know where yours is made and who’s work you are supporting when you buy a hammered dulcimer. Decide if you want a 2 1/2 octave or a 3 octave range. This translates into 12/11 or 15/14 in dulcimer nomenclature. If you are just learning how to play the instrument, you may opt for the smaller 12/11. Set a price range. For a beginners instrument expect to pay around $300 to $600 dollars. If you are not sure you are going to stay with it, consider renting the instrument instead. Consider buying used. As with most instruments, hammered dulcimers tend to soun
