Shipping Info: A shipping calculator with all the functionality would cost us big money, so we opted to use the basic and reliable Paypal checkout system and include areasonable average shipping cost on the price of each item. HD004 $898.00 . | See details FUN and EASY to Build and PLAY! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tuning Tips We should have all of the accessories andsmall items all of the time. 3/16/18/9 Custom Performance with a natural Redwood soundboard, Birdseye Maple frame and pin panels with Cocobolo binding and Cardinalwood bridges. If the wood of the bridge is dark, it will be left natural and become the representation of black notes. Contact us and we can put you in touch with someone near you. It is wonderful to be able to play any scale in any key. If you are wondering, you can check yourself on the Post Office website. Features include 35 string courses, treble, bass and additional chromatic strings (could use clean strings and tuning, plays okay - sold AS-IS) $ 1,900.00 - $ 2,100.00 The 17/16/8/6 Finch Chromatic Pro is absolutely a top of the line hammered dulcimer, as good or better than anything else built. Included with the instrument is a double-faced set of playing hammers; leather for more muted tones and hard for brightness laminated to match the instrument. Detailed prints show you how to build every part needed to build this instrument. The piano markings take the instrument out of the realm of traditional dulcimer instructional materials (at least those materials that rely on tablature). I don't recommend trying it. This pair of heart shaped wooden dulcimer hammers are made from sheesham with lacewood accents. My Student models have a fine sound. As of this writing there are only a handful of these instruments being played. On our Chromatic Series dulcimers, the dampers are complicated enough that they require custom fitting for each instrument to make sure they function well. She and Steve Eulberg are a duo called Steve and Erin Mae. 1 offer from 149.00. The physics of strings means that most existing hammered dulcimers would gain too much tension with the resulting structural failures. Pair. If you'd like to use a design of your choosing, visit my sound hole page to see what I'm capable of doing and how to go about creating a more personal image. Folkcraft Cardboard Dulcimer Kit, Chromatic. Click here for more detailed information about our laminated bridges, Click here for more detailed information about dampers, Click here for more detailed information about our stereo electric pickups, Click here for more information about using a stereo preamp with our electric pickup system, Complete package includes: dulcimer, case, stand, double face hammers, tuning wrench, and book; Mel Bays You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer with online video Learn more. 193. Can I play both a LC and a traditional hammered dulcimer? Our packages must go via US Postal Service to be as economical as possible. Most people these days start out with 15/14s or 16/15s with the wider 1" string spacing which is better for beginners. $1,075 USD. The first four sound clips below are of a 3/16/18/9 size instrument played by two excellent players. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. The price does not include hammers, stand or case. "Mr. Sandman" is a barbershop pop song written by Pat Ballard and pu. Thank you for your interest in my hammered dulcimers. $425.00. D Minor Chords, Reverse Extended Slant Shape, 10. I won't offer one for sale unless it is able to be well tuned, and will hold the tuning. The Phoebe Chromatic sounds great, is amazingly durable, stays in tune, and is utterly reliable. The first four sound clips below are of a 3/16/18/9 size instrument played by two excellent players. In general most European countries are OK. Also Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. My ability to personalize your instrument separates your instrument from the crowd. Included: Gooseneck tuning wrench and large double-sided hammers. Thanks again to Chris and Melanie for their creativity and wonderful craftsmanship. Chris Foss at Songbird Dulcimers has released a brand new 17/16/8 chromatic hammered dulcimer, the Finch. Chromatic Series dulcimers are made of all solid wood with a more sophisticated internal bracing system, which produces unparalleled resonance, clarity and depth of tone. We can ship internationally, but not to everywhere. Visit my hammered dulcimer accessories section for more info on all the various options. The tuning keys are Grover Geared in gold or silver. Obviously, their long history shows Masterworks' expertise and knowledge. The Standard Marking system makes sense to those players already used to traditional diatonic marking. The Chromatic Series dulcimers (D300, D500, D550, D570, D600) come with large leather and wood double-sided hammers, and all other models come with single-sided regular hammers. We can ship internationally, but not to everywhere. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Steve performed the piece Woodworm with Paulat the Upper Potomac Dulcimer Festival. Check out my blog for another interesting option; Comments on the Linear Chromatic by Dan Landrum. The finish is a water-based satin lacquer or oil/poly. Instead of 4 courses per square you now have six. I also guarantee satisfaction. 4.2 . Another issue is that when you miss a note, you miss it by a half step rather than by an interval that would have most likely fallen in the pentatonic scale on the diatonic instrument. Choose your chromatic bridge on the left or right side (prices vary). They have played my instruments for years and continue to astound me with their skill and sensitivity. The way you have placed the scales - you don't have to stretch to get the correct notes in the song as this is taken into consideration for the guitar - which is what I was doing with the piano music - it seems that nearly every piece of music has already been transposed to guitar - so it makes it so much easier. I truly believe that you cannot buy a better dulcimer for twice the price. We build dulcimers 6 of each model at a time to get the economy of scale, so if we have them, we have them, if not, it could be a month or two depending on where we are in our cycle. It weighs approximately 19 pounds. Neil Simmons has shared his experience with both marking systems on this page. Set the height and angle to suit your need Nicely decorated dulcimer hammers with a pick at the end! I am currently the only builder of Linear Chromatic Hammered Dulcimers. There are two things you want to be sure of before you consider ordering a Linear Chromatic. Select the set you'd like. The aboveis a slide show ofLinear Chromatics. Wooden hammers for the American Hammered Dulcimer. Take it anywhere and dont worry about it. If you have a deadline, please contact us for availability of what you are thinking of getting before placing the order. Some builders only mark the white notes, and may use a color or marking other than white to mark these notes. These instruments aren't for everyone and I would want you to feel fully informed before making any decision. There is nothing at all similar on the market. Wed love to talk with you! It depends on the rules of the receiving country what size package they will accept. For some of my dulcimers, I offer a commercially made soft case that is designed to fit your instrument providing good protection and the ability to carry accessories. Sustain is influenced more by material choices. Patterns with chromatic notes are logical and easy to find and play with the LC and often difficult or highly impractical on the diatonic or chromatic diatonic. Want your chromatic bridge on the left or right side? The LC, however, is a truly universal instrument and is naturally suited to play all styles and complexity of music in logically and intuitively - in any key! For someone new to music, learning on the diatonic first might be the better choice. Learning to play those instruments often is instrument specific. Sometimes they will quit altogether. The existence of tablature should not be a reason to dismiss the piano marking system. ). If you want to send us one in the mail, we would greatly appreciate it! We are stilll excited about the future of this new breed of hammered dulcimer and hope you will spend the time to become more familiar with its possibilities. QUALITT SANTOOR SANTOUR Santur Dulcimer mit Hartschale und Zubehr - EUR 349,66. This newest version of the Phoebe Chromatic is built on the same body as the regular Phoebe with the same cherry veneer on a durable ply top and with the new bridges. tuning scheme for the 11/19/18/7 click here. You and your teacher can certainly continue to use that kind of material, but what the LC facilitates is all those other pieces that previously would have been difficult to play on a traditional hammered dulcimer. (2+ octaves fully chromatic) More than a student instrument, the Pioneer is a beautiful, full-sized hammer dulcimer made of choice woods producing a high-quality voice from top to bottom. Just dont use the shopping cart,and contact us directly with your order, and well work out the total and details. In terms of reading music at first I was trying to play piano music and then realized that music written for classical guitar was better suited - although there is chording in guitar music its not as complicated as the chording in piano music and its easier to drop off notes and still play the major chord- if that makes sense. As I am not a player I have come to rely on musicians for feedback. Black and white are the most common ways to mark these notes. A 15/14 would have 15 treble courses and 14 bass courses. Can the tuning arrangement be "Flipped" making it more like a piano in orientation? The Tsimbls also have a dedicated page. Payment Info:We have been using Paypal for years, and believe it is the safest online way to pay. Learn more Spare Strings Add to basket Dusty Strings'D45 provides the dulcimer enthusiast with three octaves of sparkling, clean and balanced so ***Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. With this instrument, classical, jazz, klezmer, and other styles of music become possible. It is fully chromatic and attractive because of that characteristic but there are relatively few of them out there. What is a chromatic hammered dulcimer? Tuning and String Layout Here is a description by Roger Frood of the design and layout. Some will even have instruments from different makers, and it is very educational to see and hear the difference. There are other versions of completely chromatic hammered dulcimers out there such as Sam Rizzeta's Piano Dulcimer, Tsimbls, Cymbaloms, Hackbretts and Yang Chins each of which have a different take on how chromaticism is accomplished. Traditional hammered dulcimer players would feel more comfortable with the Standard marking system described in the previous question. Neil Simmons has shared his experience with both marking systems on this page. Yes. Maybe a better way to say that is my methods and design are in a constant state of evolution. My dulcimer making process is consistently inconsistent. My fully chromatic dulcimer, the Linear Chromatic, has its own page with history, rationale, FAQ, and a more detailed discussion. Your email address will not be published. They are not the solution to controling sustain in an instrument. By purchasing this instrument you will be somewhat of a revolutionary. Standard marking LC Flipped LC 10/19/18/8 LC Redwood soundboard, Mahogany frame, Cocobolo pin panels, Curly Maple trim with Cardinalwood bridges and dampers. Choosing this orientation puts you even further out of the mainstream and would make resale of the instrument difficult. If you order multiple items to ship in the same package, we will refund the extra via Paypal. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tuning Tips Standard marking. Having a sound hole lower on the instrument seems to throw off the visual balance. Currency: Hey! Price: 950 Contact: This instrument has now been SOLD. This instrument is not meant for someone who struggles with tuning. Additional chromatic notes are added by each builder with not much attention to any standard making larger more chromatic diatonic layouts somewhat illogical. Even though I can still see the regular diatonic markings I find that much of what I try to transfer from the diatonic to the linear is coming from muscle memory and it takes awhile (months of practice) to 'open up' to the greater distances. If for some reason you are not pleased with your instrument, I will refund your money or make you another instrument. 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