Cumberland Chromatic River Dulcimer, Justin Blanner's "Jam #1"

I asked Justin to really put this instrument through its paces.

Not just a scale. Not just a quick demo.
I wanted to hear what it can really do.

So he did what any good musician does — he wrote something for it.

He broke out an original tune, and honestly… I think it’s stellar. It shows off the voice of this Cumberland Chromatic River Dulcimer in a way that a stock riff never could.

You’ll hear the clarity up top, the warmth in the midrange, and that extra flexibility the chromatic setup gives you. It’s not boxed in. It moves. It breathes. It can handle folk lines, modal runs, and even more unexpected turns if you want to push it.

That’s what I love about a well-built instrument — it doesn’t fight you. It invites you somewhere.

Have a listen and see what you think.

And if this Cumberland Chromatic River Dulcimer has your ears perked up, pop over to the website and take a look at what interesting instruments we’ve got in stock right now. There’s always something inspiring waiting over there.

— Ryan