Mountain Dulcimer Events in Los Angeles
Originating in the 19th-century Appalachian Mountains, the mountain dulcimer is a fretted lap zither evolved from Northern European folk instruments like the German scheitholt. Find upcoming Mountain Dulcimer events in Los Angeles below.
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About Mountain Dulcimer
Originating in the 19th-century Appalachian Mountains, the mountain dulcimer is a fretted lap zither evolved from Northern European folk instruments like the German scheitholt. It typically features three or four strings, often tuned to a drone-based modal scale, and is played by plucking or strumming while resting the instrument across the lap. The music is characterized by a distinctive metallic yet woody timbre, featuring melodic lines played against sustained open strings that create a rich, hypnotic harmonic texture. Primarily associated with American old-time and folk traditions, the genre evokes a rustic and serene mood, serving as a foundational pillar of traditional mountain music alongside the banjo and fiddle.
Also known as: Appalachian dulcimer, Lap dulcimer, Hog fiddle, Mountain zither
Mountain Dulcimer events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Mountain Dulcimer music?
- Originating in the 19th-century Appalachian Mountains, the mountain dulcimer is a fretted lap zither evolved from Northern European folk instruments like the German scheitholt. It typically features three or four strings, often tuned to a drone-based modal scale, and is played by plucking or strumming while resting the instrument across the lap. The music is characterized by a distinctive metallic yet woody timbre, featuring melodic lines played against sustained open strings that create a rich,…
- What Mountain Dulcimer events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Mountain Dulcimer events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Mountain Dulcimer events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Mountain Dulcimer music?
- Mountain Dulcimer music scores high on organicness (100%), valence (60%), vocality (50%), and lower on grit (30%), commerciality (15%). These qualities shape the typical Mountain Dulcimer sound at live events and club nights.
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