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How to tune Dulcimer online

A quick guide to tuning Dulcimer with a microphone. Reference notes: D - A - D.

TuneUniversal helps you tune Dulcimer directly in your browser. Select the instrument, allow microphone access and use these reference notes: D - A - D.

Dulcimer tuner

String and note table

A quick guide to tuning Dulcimer with a microphone. Reference notes: D - A - D.

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String / positionNoteFrequency
1D3146.83 Hz
2A3220.00 Hz
3D4293.66 Hz

How it works

  1. 1.Open the Dulcimer tuner.
  2. 2.Allow microphone access.
  3. 3.Play one clear string or note.
  4. 4.Tune until the indicator is centered.

Reference notes

This page uses D - A - D as reference notes. Play one note at a time so the pitch detector can stay stable.

Better microphone results

Keep Dulcimer close to the microphone, reduce room noise and wait a moment after playing so the pitch can settle.

Common mistakes

  • Playing more than one Dulcimer string or note at once makes detection unstable.
  • Tuning in a noisy room often leads to false readings.
  • Stopping as soon as the note changes without waiting for it to settle can leave the instrument slightly out of tune.

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FAQ

What is the standard tuning for Dulcimer?

Dulcimer uses these reference notes here: D - A - D.

Can I tune Dulcimer on mobile?

Yes. Open the guide and related tuner in your browser and allow microphone access.