https://cimbal.sk/en/ An independent guide to the cimbalom: how-tos, prices, schools and bands. en 2026 cimbal.sk https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/cimbalom-band-for-a-wedding/ https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/cimbalom-band-for-a-wedding/ Cimbalom music is a classic at Slovak weddings. What makes up the price, what to ask a band, and how to book a date so nothing catches you out. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/where-to-learn-to-play-the-cimbalom/ https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/where-to-learn-to-play-the-cimbalom/ In Slovakia the cimbalom is taught at art schools, conservatoires and university level. An overview of the routes open to children, adult beginners and future professionals. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/cimbalom-mallets/ https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/cimbalom-mallets/ Mallets are to a cimbalist what the bow is to a violinist. What types exist, how the Moravian and piano grips differ, and where to buy mallets in Slovakia and Czechia. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/how-to-tune-a-cimbalom/ https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/how-to-tune-a-cimbalom/ A cimbalom has over a hundred strings, which makes tuning a bigger topic than on other instruments. When you can touch it up yourself, and when to call a tuner. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/how-much-does-a-cimbalom-cost/ https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/how-much-does-a-cimbalom-cost/ A new concert cimbalom starts at roughly €3,500 and climbs from there; second-hand instruments go for far less. What new and used cimbaloms cost, and what to watch out for. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/history-of-the-cimbalom/ https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/history-of-the-cimbalom/ How a portable board zither became a concert instrument with 133 strings and a pedal. A short history of the cimbalom in Europe and in Slovakia. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/what-is-a-cimbalom/ https://cimbal.sk/en/articles/what-is-a-cimbalom/ The cimbalom is a struck string instrument with over a hundred strings, played with two mallets. How its sound is made, how it is built, and how it differs from a piano. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT