Hammered Dulcimer
One of the most unusual instruments I play is hammered dulcimer. Tuning and number of strings vary from country to country. Generally, in the US and Western Europe, the hammered dulcimer has fifteen to sixteen courses per bridge. Each course has two to three strings. The stings are played by striking them with wooden hammers. Sometimes these hammers are covered with leather or felt for a softer sound. Just like any stringed instrument, the wood that the dulcimer is made