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I tried the hammered dulcimer as an alternative to the violin, which
was becomming more and more difficult to play. Even though I had only
been diagnosed with PD for a couple of years and had only moderate
left hand tremor, I found the hammers virtually impossible to control
with any predictability. While you might get some satisfaction
playing by yourself, ensemble playing demands rhythmic control that I
couldn't attain with the tremor.
I should mention that I was only taking Eldepryl at the time so this
may not be a representative experience.
At any rate, I'd strongly recommend trying out a dulcimer before you
buy one.
Barb Zimmer
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