"Heart" 16/15 Hammered Dulcimer

Our 16/15 model is characterized by its rich, full bass tones and an exceptionally bright treble.  It offers additional keys and an extended lower range of notes, allowing greater versatility and embellishment by the player. All 16/15's feature movable bridges that enable the top two courses of each bridge to be sharped (converting to chromatic) by sliding the bridge segments toward the center of the instrument.  This capability is a popular feature among musicians who enjoy playing Celtic melodies.The treble bridge contains 16 courses, with position markings for the keys of A, D, G, C, and F.  The bass bridge contains 15 courses, with position markings for the keys of D, G, C, F, and B flat.  The overall range is 3 octaves plus 1 note, from D (below middle C) to E (3 octaves above middle C).Our 16/15 hammered dulcimer tops are made from center cut quarter-sawn western red cedar.  The instrument sound-holes are handcrafted black walnut rosettes.  The back is made of western red cedar