Roosebeck DH12-11R User manual

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DH12-11R
Here are some simple tips to care for your
dulcimer:
- Use a dry so cloth for dusting
- Use a damp so cloth for cleaning
- Avoid extreme temperatures
- Avoid extremely dry conditions
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Avoid using abrasives
- Replace broken strings immediately
- Use only Manufacturer recommended
strings
Instrument Care
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Hammered Dulcimer
5.9” (150 MM)
10” (256 MM)
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DH12-11R
Bridge Placement for Recommended Tuning
Accessories, such as
Hammers, String Sets, Gig
Bags and more are available
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Accessories

Hammered Dulcimer
If you cannot tune the strings, as shown in the tuning chart, the
bridges may have moved during shipping. To tune, always start by
loosening the string slightly; this ensures you are working on the
correct string and equalizes the tension across the string. SLOWLY
turn the tuning peg while plucking the string to check the pitch with
an electronic tuner or piano. Start with the lowest (longest) string over
the treble bridge. Sliding the bridge back and forth until the note to
the le of the bridge is G# and the note to the right of the bridge is C#.
Next, tune the highest (shortest) string over the treble bridge in the
same manner, until the note to the le of the bridge is D and the note
to the right of the bridge is G. Once you have these notes, the bridge
is properly positioned and you can tune the rest of the strings on the
treble bridge according to the Tuning Chart. Do the same with the
strings on the bass bridge. Aer that, if you need to tune the dulcimer,
tune all the A’s rst, then the Bb’s, then C’s etc. Tuning in this way will
evenly distribute the tension, hold the bridges in place, and teach you
the location of each note.
Before You Begin
Hammered Dulcimer
• Overtightened strings are dicult to tune, and can break. If you can’t get
the note you need, back o the tension and try a lower octave.
• To maintain uniform tension, tune strings from at to on-pitch, never
from sharp to on-pitch. If the string is not uniformly tensioned, it will
ultimately be drawn out of tune.
• If the tension to the le and right of the bridge is not equalizing, use your
ngers to slide the string up or down, just a hair, over the bridge cap. You
can try this on the side rails too.
Tuning Tips
Hammered Dulcimer
The hammered dulcimer has a beautiful, rich, full sound. e vibrant sound of the hammers on the strings creates an energy
not found in other string instruments. is particular hammered
dulcimer is a 12/11, which means there are 12 courses of strings cross-
ing the treble bridge on the le, and 11 courses of strings crossing the
bass bridge on the right. e recommended tuning is the Traditional
Fih Interval Tuning and you can nd a tuning chart provided.
Tuning Chart
C5
Bb4
A4
G4
F4
E4
D4
C4
B3
A3
G3
Bass Bridge
D6 G5
C6 F5
B5 E5
A5 D5
G5 C5
F#5 B4
E5 A4
D5 G4
C#5 F#4
B4 E4
A4 D4
G#4 C#4
Treble Bridge
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HAMMERED DULCIMER 12/11