Hammered Dulcimer ragamuffin style!
The ragamuffin style of hammered dulcimer playing is attributed to the late Rich Mullins.  His unique style, that impressed all who witnessed it, is very simple and unbelievably versatile.  The ragamuffin style of playing the hammered dulcimer will augment any advanced players technique and could easily be sufficient if they are new to the hammered dulcimer.  The ragamuffin style teaches you how to play just about any song through simple and unique chord shapes and hammering patterns and brings the functionality of the hammered dulcimer up near the level of the acoustic guitar.  It's a simple system that, once learned, you will never want to be without.  To help you learn the ragamuffin style quickly, online computer resources are available that provide video clips, sound files and additional information on Rich Mullins and his style of playing the hammered dulcimer.  The ragamuffin style is just a small part of the legacy of Rich Mullins.