MID-EAST 16/15 HAMMERED DULCIMER (ROSEWOOD)
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The Hammered Dulcimer, renowned for its exquisite and resonant sound, has a rich history spanning centuries, originating in the Middle East. Its name derives from the Latin word “dulcis” and the Greek word “melos,” collectively translating to “Sweet Tune.”
This particular hammered dulcimer is a 16/15, characterized by 16 courses of strings crossing the treble bridge on the left and 15 courses crossing the bass bridge on the right. Altogether, it comprises 31 courses, each consisting of two strings.
Physical Dimensions:
- Length: 37.5 inches
- Height: 4 inches
- Width: 18.25 inches
Body:
- Crafted from Rosewood, the body features a rear opening that can serve as a convenient carrying handle.
Soundboard:
- Constructed from light-coloured hardwood, the soundboard may vary slightly from the image. It incorporates two Rosewood rosettes over the sound holes, adorned with an intricate vine and leaf pattern.
Nut:
- Two Rosewood nuts, each measuring 14.5 inches, are positioned on either side of the instrument.
Tuning Pegs/Levers:
- The instrument is equipped with 62 metal tuning pegs threaded into the body.
End Pegs:
- 62 metal end pegs are strategically located opposite the tuning pegs.
Bridge:
The Rosewood bridges feature color-coded saddles on top, simplifying the instrument’s playability. For the recommended tuning, the distance from the left nut to the first bridge at the top should be 5.4 inches (138 mm), while the distance from the left nut to the first bridge at the bottom should be 11.2 inches (285 mm).
Strings:
- This hammered dulcimer is a 16/15, comprising 16 courses of strings crossing the treble bridge on the left and 15 courses crossing the bass bridge on the right. Each string course is spaced 1 inch apart, and the strings are tuned using the included “T”-shaped tuning tool. Altogether, there are 31 courses, each consisting of two strings.