Articles about musical instruments of all kinds - from violins to drums to guitars to pianos to keyboards to saxes to trumpets to... home :: dulcimer How to select a dulcimer Origin of The Dulcimer The origin of dulcimer is not clear, but according to some, this instrument was developed in the 10th century. Dulcimers are of two types i.e. mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer. Hammered dulcimer is the most common type. The maximum body part of mountain..