How to Hold the Hammers When Playing Hammered Dulcimer | Basic Hammer Grips | Songbird Dulcimers

This is the way most people hold their hammers. There are many other ways to hold the hammers, but this is what we recommend most beginners start out with. Try it out and see how it feels for you. If another way feels more natural to you, go with that. We are all different!
Prefer a different way? Let us know what it is in the comments! :)
For more information about hammered dulcimers, and hammer styles check out our blog posts:
songbirdhd.com/what-is-a-hammered-dulcimer/
songbirdhd.com/9-dulcimer-hammer-styles-from-around-the-world/
To browse our selection of hammered dulcimer hammers for sale, check out our website:
songbirdhd.com/hammered-dulcimer-hammers/
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[@winkfinkerstien1957]

Thank you! 😎👍🏻

[@songbirdhd]

No problem :)👍

[@AlyoshaKaramazov.]

Thank you. I have a Songbird which I bought in Townsend, TN in the 2000s

[@songbirdhd]

So cool to hear that! I hope you’ve gotten enjoyment out of it.