
Diatonic vs. Chromatic Hammered Dulcimers
February 22, 2025 Leave your thoughtsBy Nicolette Foss There are a few terms that you may hear in hammered dulcimer circles, like “diatonic” or “chromatic.” In this blog post, we will break down exactly what the terms diatonic and chromatic mean, and how they apply to the hammered dulcimer. If you aren’t knowledgeable in music theory, don’t worry, this blog post was made just for you. Here is a video we made to sum it all up: Standard/Diatonic and Chromatic Hammered Dulcimers EXPLAINED!Watch... Read More →