- 1). Sit with the mountain dulcimer lying across your lap. Position the end of the dulcimer with the pegs toward your left side. If there is a strap, place it around your neck to secure the dulcimer.
- 2). Hold the pick in your dominant hand between either your thumb and index finger or your thumb and middle finger.
- 3). Grasp the pick firmly enough to hold it in place, yet not so tightly that your hand is tense and rigid.
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