Minstrel Banjo

For enthusiasts of early banjo

Hummel

Hummel

7 string maple hummel, 2003. Tuned key of C.

Views: 57

View Full Size

Comment by Chris Prieto on April 16, 2017 at 9:20am
Never heard of these, is it a relative of the dulcimer?
Comment by Strumelia on April 16, 2017 at 10:00am

It's one of the antecedents/ancestors of the American Appalachian ("mountain") dulcimer. Earliest references from 1600s Sweden. The name comes from the German word for bumblebees...referring to the strong hum of the many drone strings.

Comment

You need to be a member of Minstrel Banjo to add comments!

Join Minstrel Banjo

About

John Masciale created this Ning Network.

© 2024   Created by John Masciale.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

Sign in to chat!