Hi folks. I just downloaded Katsura Shareware's Strobe Tuner 1.6, which has a lot of temperaments built in. Since almost all of what I play on the hammer dulcimer is in four or five keys and their relative modes, I thought it would make sense to try something other than equal temperament for a change. But I'm overwhelmed by the number of options... some of these temperaments are hundreds of years old and, I speculate, may be considered inappropriate for modern ears.

Can someone recommend a well temperament, not too far from 12 tone equal temperament, that's sort of considered standard or commonly accepted for modern folk/pop music?   (I'd experiment for myself, if each trial didn't involve 45 minutes and a fair bit of back pain. :-)).

Thanks!   --Allen