> So there are two bridges, but no under-and-over stuff (as on > later dulcimers).
if one bridge each side, then each set of strings are likely to be sloped relative to the other, so they look like an X viewed from the side; this allows the player a choice, play left, or play right. Some players will tune both sides diatonically, but with different accidentals on each side, extending the compass. Pretty sure praetorius illustrates a hammer dulcimer. Yes, a very bright sound that goes well with harp and does dance music nicely. -- Dana Emery To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
