How do I tune this, or change the setup?
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Ken Longfield:
Is the lower string also tuned to D an octave lower than the others? That is certainly a valid dulcimer tuning. It looks like you can easily add a groove in the nut to make it a double melody string. You would then move the other string to the center slot which is already on the nut. Using the proper strings for the vibrating string length of the dulcimer you could certainly tune to DAA or DAd.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Thanks Ken. I took your suggestion. I added a groove in the nut and and made a double melody string. I moved the middle string to the center and tuned to DAd. Sounds great!
