Tuning question

TheMusicalDabbler
12/29/24 12:34:54PM
@themusicaldabbler

Almost brand new noter drone player. I'm (somewhat) systematically working through Strumelia's blog. I read so much info waiting to receive my dulcimer, sometimes I confuse myself, and want to make sure I tune correctly. I don't want to worry overly about breaking a string, but haven't yet had a chance to procure a spare set! 

I'm currently tuned to DAA. Will next be trying DAD. For that tuning, I will tune the melody strings UP to D, correct? and for the other tunings will tune DOWN from the D (or down from A in DAA)? 

Other info that may be relevant, or not:

VSL is about 27"

Current strings are D'Addario 12-12-14-22

Thank you in advance for your confirmation or correction!