Hammered Dulcimer Accessories & Strings
West Coast Harps sells instruments as packages with protective cases included. We recommend purchasing accessories at the same time to save on shipping and have everything you need in one delivery.
Here are accessories listed in order of importance for both the new and the experienced player.
Please read below for additional information on most accessories.
Here are accessories listed in order of importance for both the new and the experienced player.
Please read below for additional information on most accessories.
Accessories and StringsT-handle tuning wrench
Goose-neck tuning wrench Snark SN-2 Tuner that clips to tuning pin Dulci-Tune electronic tuner that sits on tuning pin Sit-down Folding Stand (Comment) Stand-up Folding Stand Tri-stander System (Comment) Tabletop Leg 5" Lap Leg 28" (Comment) Felt & Leather Double-sided Hammers (small head) Felt & Leather Double-sided Hammers (large head) Wood & Leather Double-sided Hammers (oval head) Wood & Leather D/S Hammers (small hexagonal head) Wood & Leather D/S Hammers (large hexagonal head) DVD - HD Fundamentals (Jamie Janover) DVD - Infinite Possibilities (Jamie Janover) Full String Set - D10, Prelude, Apprentice Spare String Set - D10, Prelude, Apprentice Full String Set - D35, D45, Overture Spare String Set - D35, D45, Overture Other models - please enquire Dampers - installed self-install - enquire Decorative Options - enquire ( soundboard bindings and abalone inlays) |
Dulci-Tune electronic tuner
5" screw-in table leg
28" screw-in lap leg
sit-down folding stand
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Hammered Dulcimer Accessory Comments
All accessories have free shipping when ordered with hammered dulcimer packages
Hammered Dulcimer Folding Stands
Come in two sizes ~ sit-down height (holds front edge of instrument 25" above ground) and stand-up height (holds front edge of instrument 33" above the ground). Crafted of hardwood and made to fold down to the size of a 2X4. The sit-down size (4 lbs) fits in all the dulcimer cases. The stand-up size (5 lbs) fits in the C500 and C600 dulcimer cases. All points of contact with the instrument are cushioned with nylon cord or rubber bumpers.
Tri-stander Stand
This fully adjustable, portable stand supports your dulcimer in any kind of situation. Particularly recommended for the larger dulcimers such as the D600 & D650 and if you are using dampers.Three telescoping black aluminum legs thread into black aluminum brackets which can be screwed to the back of any hammered dulcimer. Legs can be adjusted to any height, tilt or terrain. Brackets are left on instrument and will fit in D45 case and larger with the legs in the interior leg slot. Weighs about 3 lbs and comes with screws and easy mounting instructions. You can buy the full Tri-stander system or the legs or the brackets singly.
Felt & Leather Double-sided Hammers
All Dusty Strings HD Hammers are meticulously crafted in book-matched pairs guaranteeing a balanced weight and feel. All Dulcimers come with a pair of wooden single-sided hammers. For variety of texture and sound we recommend that you purchase a 2nd set of double-sided hammers with felt and leather on opposing sides. All hammers are 9" in length however you can choose either small head or large head.
Small head hammers are recommended for the slightly narrower string spacing of the Prelude/Apprentice, Overture, D10, D45 and PD30 and PD40. Large head hammers are recommended for the slightly wider string spacing of the chromatic series dulcimers (D300, D500, D550, D600, D650).
Tabletop Leg and Lap Leg
The Tabletop Leg is a 5" hardwood leg that threads into the fitting on the back of your dulcimer. It allows you to place the instrument on a hard surface and tilt it to a comfortable playing position while standing or sitting.
The Lap leg is a 28" hardwood leg that threads into the fitting on the back of your dulcimer and allows you while seated, to play the instrument from your lap.
HD Fundamentals - DVD (Jamie Janover)
A thorough introduction (95 min) to playing the hammered dulcimer from percussionist Jamie Janover. Clear demonstrations of hammering techniques and music rudiments on the HD to fit all styles of learners.
HD Infinite Possibilities - DVD (Jamie Janover)
A wealth of information for beginners to professional; 95 minutes covering hammer and percussion techniques, chording, scales, improvising and advanced rhythm patterns.
HD Notebook - Book/CDs (Linda Love Thompson)
A 155 page book and 2-CD set that builds on the basics offered by Beginning HD. 123 tunes written in tablature and standard notation with plenty of tips and instructions.
String Sets
Full String Sets - Contain a replacement string for every string on your instrument for complete dulcimer re-stringing.
Spare String Sets - Contain at least 2 of each size of string on your dulcimer to cover most string breakage situations.
Come in two sizes ~ sit-down height (holds front edge of instrument 25" above ground) and stand-up height (holds front edge of instrument 33" above the ground). Crafted of hardwood and made to fold down to the size of a 2X4. The sit-down size (4 lbs) fits in all the dulcimer cases. The stand-up size (5 lbs) fits in the C500 and C600 dulcimer cases. All points of contact with the instrument are cushioned with nylon cord or rubber bumpers.
Tri-stander Stand
This fully adjustable, portable stand supports your dulcimer in any kind of situation. Particularly recommended for the larger dulcimers such as the D600 & D650 and if you are using dampers.Three telescoping black aluminum legs thread into black aluminum brackets which can be screwed to the back of any hammered dulcimer. Legs can be adjusted to any height, tilt or terrain. Brackets are left on instrument and will fit in D45 case and larger with the legs in the interior leg slot. Weighs about 3 lbs and comes with screws and easy mounting instructions. You can buy the full Tri-stander system or the legs or the brackets singly.
Felt & Leather Double-sided Hammers
All Dusty Strings HD Hammers are meticulously crafted in book-matched pairs guaranteeing a balanced weight and feel. All Dulcimers come with a pair of wooden single-sided hammers. For variety of texture and sound we recommend that you purchase a 2nd set of double-sided hammers with felt and leather on opposing sides. All hammers are 9" in length however you can choose either small head or large head.
Small head hammers are recommended for the slightly narrower string spacing of the Prelude/Apprentice, Overture, D10, D45 and PD30 and PD40. Large head hammers are recommended for the slightly wider string spacing of the chromatic series dulcimers (D300, D500, D550, D600, D650).
Tabletop Leg and Lap Leg
The Tabletop Leg is a 5" hardwood leg that threads into the fitting on the back of your dulcimer. It allows you to place the instrument on a hard surface and tilt it to a comfortable playing position while standing or sitting.
The Lap leg is a 28" hardwood leg that threads into the fitting on the back of your dulcimer and allows you while seated, to play the instrument from your lap.
HD Fundamentals - DVD (Jamie Janover)
A thorough introduction (95 min) to playing the hammered dulcimer from percussionist Jamie Janover. Clear demonstrations of hammering techniques and music rudiments on the HD to fit all styles of learners.
HD Infinite Possibilities - DVD (Jamie Janover)
A wealth of information for beginners to professional; 95 minutes covering hammer and percussion techniques, chording, scales, improvising and advanced rhythm patterns.
HD Notebook - Book/CDs (Linda Love Thompson)
A 155 page book and 2-CD set that builds on the basics offered by Beginning HD. 123 tunes written in tablature and standard notation with plenty of tips and instructions.
String Sets
Full String Sets - Contain a replacement string for every string on your instrument for complete dulcimer re-stringing.
Spare String Sets - Contain at least 2 of each size of string on your dulcimer to cover most string breakage situations.