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Also see our Strumstick dulcimer page. Bulbul Tarang, 36" Long (Indian Banjo) 36" long. This is not a Kentucky banjo. The case is integral to the instrument. 10 steel strings the 8 main steel strings are plucked or strummed with picks while depressing keys to change the notes. The main strings on a banjo are all tuned to the same note. It can be any note comfortable to the vocals. Then tune the sympathetic strings to a complimentary harmonic. Indian instruments are usually tuned for the vocals or the particular Raga or song being played. They are not limited to one tuning. An important note about Indian Banjo quality In general, the quality standards on Indian instruments usually focus on the functionality of the instrument. The esthetic quality is secondary; Indian instruments often sound better than they look. The Bulbul Tarang is the most striking example of this phenomenon. Marred finishes, dents, dings, surface imperfections and general blemishes are standard. We do sort through the shipments when they arrive and take the most blemished out of the first quality inventory. However, you should not expect an Indian Banjo to be un-marred. SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg to your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Arched Mountain Dulcimer, 4, Turns, Scr Chord with your fingers or strum with a noter, the mountain dulcimer is a beautiful sounding instrument. The traditional hourglass shape helps separate and blend the bass and treble tones producing a wide range of tone color and a balance of sound. A soundboard of spruce and a body of rosewood combine to create a warm tone in the Arched Mountain Dulcimer. "Arched" refers to the underside of the fretboard which features two sweeping arches which help free the soundboard. The sculpted strum hollow fits a variety of playing styles, and the tailpiece anchors the loop end strings on the side, and provides a handrest when fingerpicking. The carved scroll pegbox features geared 4:1 banjo style tuners. The fretboard is 1.25 inches wide, the scale length, nut to bridge, is 25 3/16 inches. The overall dimensions are L 33 x , W 7.5 x H (including bridge) 3.25 inches, the depth of the body without the bridge is 2 inches. Special Note: The strings put on the instruments in our workshops, while playable, are put through some rigorous testing. They should probably be replaced for improved playability, sound quality, and better tuning shortly after you receive the instrument. For your convenience we offer Roosebeck Wildwood Dulcimer strings, and you can order them here.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Cutaway Mountain Dulcimer, 4, Knotwork The Cutaway Dulcimer plays the same and sounds the same as a traditional mountain dulcimer. One side, however, is narrower which allows the dulcimer to be played in a "guitar position" in addition to the normal "lap position". Thus the fingering is inverted from normal style. It is kind of a missing link between the tradional mountain dulcimer and our "stick style" Wildwood Dulcimer. The inverted fingerings are a little easier for guitar players but it still produces the rich, full sound of a mountain dulcimer. When you want to play in a traditional style, lay it flat and play it like any other mountain dulcimer. The solid spruce soundboard features three "knotwork" holes. The back, sides, and fretboard, are rosewood. The fretboard has arches underneath allowing free space between the soundboard and the fretboard. The carved scroll peghead has geared 4:1 banjo style tuners. Special Note: The strings put on the instruments in our workshops, while playable, are put through some rigorous testing. They should probably be replaced for improved playability, sound quality, and better tuning shortly after you receive the instrument. For your convenience we offer Roosebeck Wildwood Dulcimer strings, and you can order them here.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Cutaway Mountain Dulcimer, 4, Turns The Cutaway Dulcimer plays the same and sounds the same as a traditional mountain dulcimer. One side, however, is narrower which allows the dulcimer to be played in a "guitar position" in addition to the normal "lap position". Thus the fingering is inverted from normal style. It is kind of a missing link between the tradional mountain dulcimer and our "stick style" Wildwood Dulcimer. The inverted fingerings are a little easier for guitar players but it still produces the rich, full sound of a mountain dulcimer. When you want to play in a traditional style, lay it flat and play it like any other mountain dulcimer. The solid spruce soundboard features three " f " holes. The back, sides, and fretboard, are rosewood. The fretboard has arches underneath allowing free space between the soundboard and the fretboard. The carved scroll peghead has geared 4:1 banjo style tuners. Special Note: The strings put on the instruments in our workshops, while playable, are put through some rigorous testing. They should probably be replaced for improved playability, sound quality, and better tuning shortly after you receive the instrument. For your convenience we offer Roosebeck Wildwood Dulcimer strings, and you can order them here.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
European Mountain Dulcimer European Mountain Dulcimer Also, known as a Schietholt. The instrument measures 34" long x 5" wide and 2" high (863.6 x 127 x 50.8 mm). It has 5 strings, rosewood frame, birch soundboard, cutouts in soundboard and one on the back. Includes pick and wooden slide. This folksy musical instruments is in the zither family and is known as a Scheitholt. The German immigrants of the mid-1700's brought the Scheitholt to Pennsylvania and other parts of Colonial America. There are two strings over the frets that are noted, while the other three strings are drones. Played with pick.   By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Wildwood Dulcimer, Lacewood, Scroll Fun, lightweight, and easy to play, our Wildwood Dulcimer has the rich sound of a mountain dulcimer with just a little bit of banjo twang. The body style of the Wildwood allows it to be played like a guitar instead of the traditional "flat in the lap" position of the mountain dulcimer. The teardrop spruce soundboard with three rosettes stands out in contrast to the long, thin rosewood fingerboard. Choose between a dark rosewood or a creamy lacewood back. The Wildwood has three string courses: a wound string at the top, an unwound center string, and two unwound strings tuned in unison, at the bottom. Many tunings will work, but we recommend the traditional DAD to makes it easy to pick up and play. The frets are arranged in a diatonic scale, just like an Appalachian mountain dulcimer, but added is the infamous "6 Ôø " fret just below the octave position allowing play in Ionian mode. The possibilities are many, playing the Wildwood Dulcimer can be as easy or as complicated as your care to make it. Explore! Special Note: The strings put on the instruments in our workshops, while playable, are put through some rigorous testing. They should probably be replaced for improved playability, sound quality, and better tuning shortly after you receive the instrument.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Wildwood Dulcimer, Lacewood, Scroll Turn Fun, lightweight, and easy to play, our Wildwood Dulcimer has the rich sound of a mountain dulcimer with just a little bit of banjo twang. The body style of the Wildwood allows it to be played like a guitar instead of the traditional "flat in the lap" position of the mountain dulcimer. The teardrop spruce soundboard with two rosettes stands out in contrast to the long, thin rosewood fingerboard. Choose between a dark rosewood or a creamy lacewood back. The Wildwood has three string courses: a wound string at the top, an unwound center string, and two unwound strings tuned in unison, at the bottom. Many tunings will work, but we recommend the traditional DAD to makes it easy to pick up and play. The frets are arranged in a diatonic scale, just like an Appalachian mountain dulcimer, but added is the infamous "6 �" fret just below the octave position allowing play in Ionian mode. The possibilities are many, playing the Wildwood Dulcimer can be as easy or as complicated as your care to make it. Explore! Special Note: The strings put on the instruments in our workshops, while playable, are put through some rigorous testing. They should probably be replaced for improved playability, sound quality, and better tuning shortly after you receive the instrument. For your convenience we offer Roosebeck Wildwood Dulcimer strings, and you can order them here.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Wildwood Dulcimer, Rosewood, Scroll Fun, lightweight, and easy to play, our Wildwood Dulcimer has the rich sound of a mountain dulcimer with just a little bit of banjo twang. The body style of the Wildwood allows it to be played like a guitar instead of the traditional "flat in the lap" position of the mountain dulcimer. The teardrop spruce soundboard with three rosettes stands out in contrast to the long, thin rosewood fingerboard. Choose between a dark rosewood or a creamy lacewood back. The Wildwood has three string courses: a wound string at the top, an unwound center string, and two unwound strings tuned in unison, at the bottom. Many tunings will work, but we recommend the traditional DAD to make it easy to pick up and play. The frets are arranged in a diatonic scale, just like an Appalachian mountain dulcimer, but added is the infamous "6" fret just below the octave position allowing play in Ionian mode. The possibilities are many, playing the Wildwood Dulcimer can as easy or as complicated as you care to make it. Explore!  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Wildwood Dulcimer, Rosewood, Scroll Turn Fun, lightweight, and easy to play, our Wildwood Dulcimer has the rich sound of a mountain dulcimer with just a little bit of banjo twang. The body style of the Wildwood allows it to be played like a guitar instead of the traditional "flat in the lap" position of the mountain dulcimer. The teardrop spruce soundboard with two rosettes stands out in contrast to the long, thin rosewood fingerboard. Choose between a dark rosewood or a creamy lacewood back. The Wildwood has three string courses: a wound string at the top, an unwound center string, and two unwound strings tuned in unison, at the bottom. Many tunings will work, but we recommend the traditional DAD to make it easy to pick up and play. The frets are arranged in a diatonic scale, just like an Appalachian mountain dulcimer, but added is the infamous "6 �" fret just below the octave position allowing play in Ionian mode. The possibilities are many, playing the Wildwood Dulcimer can as easy or as complicated as you care to make it. Explore! Special Note: The strings put on the instruments in our workshops, while playable, are put through some rigorous testing. They should probably be replaced for improved playability, sound quality, and better tuning shortly after you receive the instrument. For your convenience we offer Roosebeck Wildwood Dulcimer strings, and you can order them here.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Dulcinet T, Lacewood, Hearts The Dulcinet is a very unique instrument. It is about the size of a tenor ukulele so it is small and light, easy to hold and carry around. It is strung like a dulcimer, but backwards. It has one wound string, and two other courses of lighter gauge steel strings, the bottom course is two strings tuned in unison. There are 19 chromatic frets. The scale length is roughly 430mm or 17". It can be tuned in different ways, but the sweet spot seems to be G3-D4-G4G4. The soundboard is spruce, the neck is mahogany, the fretboard is rosewood, and the bridge is ebony. The back and sides are available in rosewood or lacewood. The headstock features a carved wooden scroll and four banjo tuners. It is a fun instrument, great for fingerpicking, and an exciting vehicle for musical exploration. Musicians are sending us some great stories about the techniques and styles they are creating with this amazing instrument. If you are looking for something new and fun, this is it.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Dulcinet T, Rosewood, Hearts The Dulcinet™ is a very unique instrument. It is about the size of a tenor ukulele so it is small and light, easy to hold and carry around. It is strung like a dulcimer, but backwards. It has one wound string, and two other courses of lighter gauge steel strings, the bottom course is two strings tuned in unison. There are 19 chromatic frets. The scale length is roughly 430mm or 17". It can be tuned in different ways, but the sweet spot seems to be G3-D4-G4G4. The soundboard is spruce, the neck is mahogany, the fretboard is rosewood, and the bridge is ebony. The back and sides are available in rosewood or lacewood. The headstock features a carved wooden scroll and four banjo tuners. It is a fun instrument, great for fingerpicking, and an exciting vehicle for musical exploration. Musicians are sending us some great stories about the techniques and styles they are creating with this amazing instrument. If you are looking for something new and fun, this is it.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Beginning Appalachian Dulcimer DVD Mark Nelson's DVD gives you everything you need to start playing music on the Appalachian dulcimer including tuning, strums, finger positions and movement, ornaments and more. Starts out with the basics and teaches you how to develop your own style for maximum enjoyment. Many song and tune examples included. Filmed in the 1980s.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Student Dulcimer 26, Black Mountain Full sized, mahogany ply instrument is a fabulous beginner's dulcimer" Solid mahogany fingerboard/ head with nickel silver frets, Luan Mahogany ply top, sides and back, four strings with geared tuners. 25.88" Scale, 31" length, 2.63" deep, 7" wide with “Multi-Dot” Soundholes. Sound Sample DUL014 $160.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Basic Dulcimer 36, Black Mountain Full sized, mahogany ply instrument is a fabulous beginner's dulcimer. Solid mahogany fingerboard/ head with nickel silver frets, Luan Mahogany ply top, sides and back, four strings with geared tuners. 25.88" Scale, 31" length, 2.63" deep, 7" wide with "Multi-Dot" Soundholes.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Better Dulcimer 56, Black Mountain This was one of the first Black Mountain Dulcimers models - and for a time in the mid `70´s - the only model being made. It is the real "Old Standby" of Black Mountain dulcimers, all solid wood construction, Mahogany sides and back, Spruce top, carved scroll shaped head, deluxe chrome tuners. Sounds great, looks great, doesn´t cost a fortune. The Model 56 has been hand built continuously since 1972 with only a few minor changes over the years — it works. All solid wood construction, Luan Mahogany sides and back, spruce top, carved scroll shaped head, rosewood nut and saddle. Mahogany fingerboard has nickel-silver frets and four deluxe chrome geared tuners. 25.88" Scale, 32" length, 2.63" deep, 7.5" wide.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Black Mountain Dulcimer Sweet Betsey Package Black Mountain Dulcimers are well know as a premier maker of fine Appalachian style dulcimers, offering superior craftsmanship, tone, and looks! A great instrument, and the perfect choice for both recreational and performance music! Comes with a Sweet Betsey model dulcimer, padded gig bag, extra strings and pick and instructional book/CD. The back and sides are built with mahogany ply, the solid mahogany fingerboard/ head has nickel-silver frets and four geared tuners. 25.88" Scale, 31" length, 2.63" deep, 7.5" wide. This is a fine sounding, easy playing instrument at an affordable price. Four soundholes and four strings with standard tuning gears. Most common tunings are DAD and DAA. DUL018 $230.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Black Mountain Best Dulcimer Redwood & Cherry In 1985, a customer in San Francisco requested a fancier version of our Solid Cherrywood and Redwood Model #58 dulcimer. Something with a rosewood fingerboard and Mother-of Pearl position dots. They added a bookmatched back with rosewood stripe and the 58 Deluxe was born, it has been one of their most successful instruments ever since. If you want a dulcimer with a touch of elegance, this is it. All solid wood construction, Cherry sides, bookmatched Cherry back with Rosewood stripe, carved scroll shaped cherry head, Redwood top, Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of Pearl dots, nickel-silver frets and four deluxe chrome geared tuners. Rosewood nut and saddle. 25.88" Scale, 32" length, 2.63" deep, 7.5" wide.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Black Mountain Best Dulcimer Kit Spruce & Cherry These Black Mountain Dulcimer Kits don't require any special tools or skills to assemble, just a few hours of your time! Solid cherry back, sides, fingerboard and head. Spruce top. Frets are already in place and sides are pre-bent. Overall length: 32 inches Scale length: 24-7/8 inches Tunings: DAD and DAA. DUL017K $155.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Padded Gig Bag for Better and Best Black Mountain Dulcimers Shoulder strap, Handle, Pocket. 34" long, 11" wide. DUL016C $54.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Paper Tune Dulcimer Kit, Black Mountain Body is recycled wood product made into a resonant 200-pound tested cardboard. Shape is a very elongated trapezoid. 3 strings, mahogany fingerboard and head, nickel silver frets and mechanical tuners. Many possible tunings: DAD and DAA are probably the most common  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Pocket Dulcimer This half-sized dulcimer has a bright full-sized sound! It's tuned one octave higher than a standard Appalachian dulcimer, has 13 frets (including a "6 1/2" fret) and 4 strings (2 unison and 2 drones). Solidly built of high quality hardwoods and laminates this 1/2 sized dulcimer measures 20-1/2" long, 4" at widest point, 2-3/4" deep at the bridge, scale length about 14". Not a toy, but you'll enjoy it like it was one! Strings: (all loop end) d-d .10 A .17 D .24w. DUL021 $100.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Epinette Des Vosges Traditional French fretted dulcimer with 5 strings. Made from mahogany with solid spruce top. Five strings, 15 frets. A beautiful and delicate instrument. 23-1/2 inches long with an 18-3/4 inch scale length. Traditionally tuned with zither pins. Sound Sample DUL032 $244.95  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Applecreek Dulcimer Laminated dark wood on the sides and back with light wood on the face. Three plain steel strings with one wound string. 15 frets and open geared tuners. Total length is 31 inches with a scale length of 24 inches. Made in Europe. DUL033 $125.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Epinette Des Vosges The Epinette des Vosges is the French version of the dulcimer. It has a long history, being a descendant of the Medieval monochord and related to a number of similar European dulcimers such as the Norwegian Langeleik, the Belgian Hommel and the German Scheitholt. Epinettes vary in form and number of strings; ours is based on a popular model with rosewood friction pegs and an enlongated tapered rectangular body, 14 frets, 2 melody strings, 3 drones, rosewood fingerboard, solid spruce top, hardwood back and sides. 24" long, app. 3" wide, 18.75" scale. Tuning: French Tuning: Melody strings both G Accompanying Strings G G C Danish tuning: Melody Strings both G Accompanying Strings C c G (C’s are an octave apart) The Eginette is strung for the French Tuning, 1 string has to be changed to accompdate for the Danish Tuning. DUL036 $300.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Applecreek Dulcimer Carry Bag Thick padded nylon bag with handle, strap and pocket. Designed specifically for the Applecreek dulcimers, this plush-lined case will protect yours for years to come! DUL033C $29.95  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Courting Dulcimer The courting dulcimer is designed to be played by 2 people at once. The players sit across from each other, and each has a dulcimer fingerboard to play on. Traditionally, the man plays the stronger side, which has 4 strings with a doubled melody string, while the lady plays the supporting side, with 3 strings, only a single melody string. Good fun! Soundboard made of laminated Baltic birch, body of maple. DUL022 $250.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Classic Walking Cane Dulcimer Ever wandered through your favorite folk festival, turned the corner and found a session you really wanted to sit in on, but alas, you didn't have an instrument with you? Well, that won't happen again with Lark's Walking Cane Dulcimer. Handcrafted from solid hardwoods with a solid spruce soundboard, it's a right nice full scale dulcimer AND a 36" cane as well. "Go Tell Aunt Rhodie" with the best of them! Brass tuning key included. Sound Sample DUL043 $400.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Lark Dulcimer Table Experienced mountain dulcimer players have often placed a board under their instrument to keep the vibrations of the back from being dampened by their legs. The Lark Dulcimer Table allows the back of the instrument to vibrate without being dampened by the players lap, and the hollow body adds depth to the sound. Based on the German engineering of the Lark Zither Table, this mountain dulcimer table is great for adding fullness and resonance especially in the lower registers. Tired of that D-28 kicking sand in your face? Get a Lark Dulcimer table and take back the lead! Length 32", Width 8" Body Depth 3". Overall Height 8". The 4 inch tabletop legs can be easily unscrewed for lap playing or replaced with longer table legs available at any home center or hardware store. DUL044 $100.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Mountain Dulcimer Jim Bow Your dulcimer can make a beautifully sustained sound much like a bowed psaltery just by bowing the strings with a JimBow. The JimBow is a small handheld bow with a curved wooden handle and nylon rod for hair. Its tightly curved shape lets you bow one or two strings at a time. The mountain dulcimer jimbow is smaller than the hammered dulcimer jimbows, and can also be used on mandolin. Very nicely made. With instruction sheet. Rosin not included (dark rosin recommended).  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Mountain Dulcimer Jim Bow Your dulcimer can make a beautifully sustained sound much like a bowed psaltery just by bowing the strings with a JimBow. The JimBow is a small handheld bow with a curved wooden handle and nylon rod for hair. Its tightly curved shape lets you bow one or two strings at a time. The mountain dulcimer jimbow is smaller than the hammered dulcimer jimbows, and can also be used on mandolin. Very nicely made. With instruction sheet. Rosin not included (dark rosin recommended). By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Rosin Cake for Jim Bow Dark rosin, suitable for Violin, Viola, Cello and all other instrument bows. Made in the USA.  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
Crystal Dulcimer Noter: Donegal This is a classy upscale noter, made of Pyrex glass, measures 3/8 x 3-1/4 inches and produces a clear bright tone. Sure to attract the attention of the most discriminating Dulcimer player. SPS652 $10.00  By ordering through this button I agree to Lark In The Morning's Terms for all orders.
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