How Do You Make A Hammered Dulcimer?
The hammered dulcimer is a folk instrument traditional to the Appalachian Mountains. A popular music-maker until the early twentieth century, the hammered dulcimer is enjoying a renaissance among professional and amateur musicians alike, according to the Smithsonian Institution. Easy to learn to play, the hammered dulcimer sounds lovely at the hands of both beginner and expert players. Measure, mark and cut the plywood into panels of the following sizes: 19 inches long by 4 inches high; 43 inches long by 4 inches high. Cut the maple into two blocks 20 inches long, 4 inches high and 2 inches wide. Cut the plywood into the top and bottom of the hammer dulcimer: each piece should be 19 inches at the top and 39 inches at the bottom, with a 55-degree angle at the bottom. Mark the center of the top panel. Drill two holes, 1½ inches in diameter, into the top, each 3 inches from the center line. Glue the maple blocks along the sides of the bottom panel to form the inside bracing for the hammer
