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Learn about the history of the mountain dulcimer and its birthplace in Hindman, Kentucky. The "sweet sound" of the Appalachian Dulcimer is so ingrained in Kentucky's history that in 20-01 it was ...

Tip 1 — Tension Formula: String tension is calculated as T = (UW × (2 × L × f)²) where UW = unit weight of the string, L = scale length in inches, and f = frequency in Hz. For plain steel strings, ...

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Rick Thum in his booth at a folk music festival. Musician, luthier and businessman Rick Thum, who was named the most influential dulcimer player of the last decade by readers of Dulcimer Player News, ...