to get chromatic or not
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Chromatic Dulcimers are becoming more popular
Chromatic Dulcimers are becoming more popular
Jumbo frets are taller than normal frets which effectively lowers the action
Generally w/ 4 string dulcimers the strings are thinner to lower the tension
My 4 string Dulcimer has Jumbo frets which are bigger to make fretting the double melody string more comfortable.
I use 4 strings but I have bigger frets (Jumbo size) to make the double melody string easier to fret
Has anyone ever put Roller Wound Strings on a Folkcraft Lap-Jo? I'd imagine that it would feel smoother because the string squeak would be eliminated.
Here's a Folkcraft Chromatic Dulcimer. It's still a Dulcimer because it's part of the Zither family in which the fretboard is above the body as opposed to extended from the body like a Guitar so keep that in mind. The 4 string setup w/ the Doubled Melody String is a bit easier to play w/ Jumbo Frets because the larger sized jumbo frets reduce the distance between the strings & the frets allowing for easier action.