What is a

4 Equi-Distant String Dulcimer?

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What does 4-Equidistant Strings mean?

A four-string dulcimer with the strings evenly distributed across the neck.

<—Compare these three dulcimers—>

top: 3 String Dulcimer

middle: 4 Equidistant String Set up

bottom: 4 strings in 3 string set up

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Compare Bridges

Notice there are 6 slots in both bridges, but the strings on the left are in the equidistant configuration

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Compare Nuts

Notice there are 6 slots in both nuts, but the strings on the left are in the equidistant configuration

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Origins of 4 EquiDistant Strings

Where did this come from?

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Aubrey Atwater demonstrates moving from 3-4 equally distant strings configuration

Some Common Tunings

Steve Eulberg demonstrates moving from 3-4 equally distant strings configuration