Appalachian Dulcimer - Traditional Folk String Instrument #3354618 (License: Personal Use)

This Appalachian dulcimer showcases traditional craftsmanship with a solid hardwood body, three strings, and a diatonic fretboard. Its distinctive hourglass or teardrop shape, ornamental f-holes, and metal tuning pegs reflect its roots in 19th-century Appalachian folk music. The instrument is typically played lap-style with a pick or fingers, producing a gentle, modal tone ideal for ballads and dance tunes.

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