Roosebeck DH10-9R | SINGLE STRUNG 10/9 HAMMERED DULCIMER WITH HAMMERS

The Hammered Dulcimer has a beautiful, rich, full sound and has been used throughout the world for many centuries, originating in the Middle East. The name originates from the Latin word dulcis and the Greek word melos, which translates to "Sweet Tune."

Item overall: 32" L x 3.75" H x 12" W

Body: The bottom of instrument is made of multi-layered sheesham with opening in back that can be used as a carrying "handle." The sides are made out of genuine sheesham.

Soundboard: The soundboard crafted from light colored hardwood, species may vary from image and includes 1 sound hole with a sheesham rosette covering it. The rosette features an intricate vine and leaf pattern.

Nut: There are 2 sheesham nuts and each are placed on sides of instrument.

Tuning Pegs/ Levers: Includes 19 metal tuning pegs threaded into body.

End Pegs: There are 19 metal end pegs located opposite the tuning pegs.

Bridge: The sheesham bridges have color coded saddles on top that help make instrument easier to play. For the recommended tuning, the distance from the left nut to the 1st bridge at top should be .6" (16 mm) and the distance from the left nut to the 1st bridge at bottom should be .98" (24.9 mm). Please see owner's guide for visual.

Tuning: The recommended tuning is Traditional Fifth Interval, see tuning chart in Owner's Guide.

Strings: This particular hammered dulcimer is a 10/9, which means there are 10 single strings crossing the treble bridge on the left, and 9 single strings crossing the bass bridge on the right. There is 1" spacing between each string and you can tune strings with the included "T" shaped tuning tool. All together there are 19 metal strings.

The Roosebeck DH10-9R 10/9 hammered dulcimer (10 treble courses, 9 bass courses) typically uses a traditional fifth-interval tuning. The notes, starting from the lowest pitch at the bottom to the highest at the top, are usually tuned as follows:

• Treble Bridge (Left side): D5, C5, Bb4, A4, G4, F4, E4, D4, C4, B3
• Bass Bridge (Right side): D4, C4, Bb3, A3, G3, F3, E3, D3, C3

Tuning Notes: The 10/9 configuration means 10 single-string courses cross the treble bridge, and 9 single-string courses cross the bass bridge. It is designed for traditional music and is commonly tuned in the key of G or D. Always use a proper tuning tool and wipe down strings after playing to maintain the instrument.
Accessories included: One pair of dulcimer hammers (hammers may vary from photo), tuning tool and extra string set.

Item Weight: 11.75 lbs.
Item Length: 32 Inches
Item Height: 3.75 Inches
Item Width: 12 Inches
Origin: PK
UPC: 844731036330

Packed Weight: 17 lbs.
Ship Weight: 18 lbs.
Ship Length: 40 Inches
Ship Height: 14 Inches
Ship Width: 8 Inches