What are the Bells & Whistles 

of Hammered Dulcimer?

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What are the bells and whistles of the hammered dulcimer?

Dampers, Extended Range notes, Plucking, and Special Techniques

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Here are some examples:

Steve Eulberg discusses and demonstrates How Dampers Work as part of his Course How to Use Dampers.

Linda Ratcliff demonstrates multiple bounce techniques using both hands in the course 

Hammering Exercises and Techniques by DulcimerCrossing Teachers.


Carmen Amrein demonstrates the "tremolo" technique in the course Hammering Exercises and Techniques by DulcimerCrossing Teachers.

Carmen Amrein demonstrates the "pizzicato" plucking techniques as part of her Course: Pizzicato (Plucking Techniques)

Steve Eulberg demonstrates some ornaments in his Course: Dorsett's Four-Hand Reel-Ornamented