In Germany and Austria, two types of this instrument exist: The Salzburg, which is flat along its fretted side and curved out on the opposite side, and the less common Mittenwald, which is curved out on both sides.
In Germany and Austria, two types of this instrument exist: The Salzburg, which is flat along its fretted side and curved out on the opposite side, and the less common Mittenwald, which is curved out on both sides. Both have 5 metal melody strings and 17 to 40 accompaniment strings. Technically, this family also includes hammer dulcimer and psalteries, but it is known best through the traditional music from the Appalachians. FTP, name this instrument which uses the left hand to stop strings and calls for the use of a plectrum.
In Germany and Austria, two types of this instrument exist: The Salzburg, which is flat along its fretted side and curved out on the opposite side, and the less common Mittenwald, which is curved out on both sides.
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