Hammered Dulcimer Diagram - Instrument Layout & String Configuration #3354628 (License: Personal Use)

This technical illustration depicts a standard hammered dulcimer with a trapezoidal soundboard, parallel string courses spanning two bridges (treble and bass), and tuning pins arrayed along the left and right sides. Two circular sound holes are positioned symmetrically between the bridges, and the central longitudinal bar represents the midline support or decorative divider. The diagram emphasizes functional geometry over ornamentation, aiding builders and players in understanding string mapping and scale.

Used in music education, instrument repair guides, luthier manuals, and online encyclopedic entries about folk and traditional instruments. Matches user intent for visual reference, study, or instructional material on hammered dulcimer construction and tuning.