The dulcimer is a musical instrument that consists of metal bells, connected to a track and handle. Playing the dulcimer is very popular in various regions of Europe and other parts of the world. The dulcimer is widely used in folk and folk music traditions, as well as in popular music. They can be used for accompaniment or solos, their melody is characteristically sonorous and has a wide dynamic range.
How to describe the dulcimer ?
Cymbals are handmade musical instruments consisting of metal bells connected to a track and handle. They have a distinctive sound that is subdued and smooth with single sudden accents. Their melody is sonorous, light and resembles the sounds of the wind swishing around. They can express a wide range of emotions, from sadness to joy.
Trivia
1 They are one of the oldest instruments used in music, their origin dating back to antiquity.
2 Often used in musical genres such as bluegrass, folk and klezmer.
3 They were also used in rock music of the 1960s and 1970s, as well as in electronic music.
4 The famous French jazzman Stephane Grappelli used cymbals to perform his solos.
5 The dulcimer has five bells, which are attached to a wooden handle, connected to a path.
6 The dulcimer can be played with specially designed brushes or nails.
7 You can also hold the dulcimer in your hand and play it like a drum.
8 There are 3 main types of dulcimer: English dulcimer, American dulcimer and Russian dulcimer.
The 9th Swedish duo First Aid Kit played a set of cymbals in their latest album, "My Silver Lining."
10 Cymbals are often used in theater and movies to give scenes a slightly humorous or even absurd character.
