Alex, most strumsticks are tuned like dulcimers but with the bass and melody string reversed, so the bass string is on the top if held as a guitar or closest to you if laid upon your lap.

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Dusty T., Northern California
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Hi All, 

Here's a new video from Amy Grant on which she plays strumstick, which, as you all know, is a child or grandchild of the mountain dulcimer:

I think it's pretty nice.  I don't follow her, so I had no idea she's switched from CCM to pop years ago (or that she married Vince Gill).

I couldn't figure out whether strumsticks are tuned the same as mountain dulcimers (or transposed G-D-G) or in reverse.  I'm just curious, but would appreciate knowing if any one can tell me.

Have a great weekend,