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My new “vintage” bowed psaltery

I bought a “vintage” bowed psaltery from a gentleman in South Carolina via Reverb.com. It is a Brent Clark made in 1994...and looks almost exactly like a Noteworthy psaltery...except that it is walnut both front and back. 32 stings, alto. I unstrung it, cleaned it up, and restrung it with a set of multiple gauge guitar strings...probably heavier than I needed, but I did not know any better at the time. It is now settling after its first tuning. :) Though I learned a lot already in setting it…See More
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"I just built a plucked hognose psaltery from a kit, and am waiting for my vintage (1994) Clark bowed psaltery to come in the mail."
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Syncroom & Zoom で演奏！Psaltery & Guitar『おばば』

"We played using Zoom app for the video and Yamaha Syncroom (an app for people far away to play music together, like JamKazam or Jamulus) for the music. "
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Bowed Psaltery Christmas Gathering at Online

December 11, 2020 to December 13, 2020
The Bowed Psaltery Christmas Gathering is a virtual event coming Dec 11-13. Bowed Psaltery classes of Christmas music for all levels and a Christmas concert. Hosted by the Westman Instruments.http://westmaninstruments.com/__Psaltery_Christmas/main_page_psaltery_christmas.htmlSee More
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App that as a psaltery ringtone

I don't know if you are aware of it but in the ringtone app with Google play store there is Musical Instruments Free  Best Ringtones appsIn their strings they have Psaltery one with a photo of bowed Psaltery but they pocket it but they also have Dulcimer both hammer and strum I use the strum I like the song Whiskey Before Breakfast. If you are interested check out the app maybe the members can get them to change to Bowed Psaltery.See More
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Austin, Texas - live psaltery capital of the world?

Started by julie stiles in Are there any "jam" sessions near you that include the bowed psaltery?. Last reply by julie stiles Jul 14. 6 Replies

anyone else in Austin?  i know i'm working on a couple of friends to get/learn psalteries.  maybe someone else out there wants to join in?  Continue

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Used Unicorn Strings Psaltery for sale

Started by Cathi Costa in For Sale Apr 28. 0 Replies

Unicorn Strings, 30 string— with note markers, one bow. Comes with original packaging as well as soft case (a $45. value.) Recently restrung, in great condition. $150. Plus shipping.Continue

Tags: soft, case, With, Strings, Unicorn

Spring Creek Psaltery

Started by Pam Rossetti in For Sale Jan 12. 0 Replies

Terry Kirby psaltery, bow,soft case and stand with tripod ..need to sell due to finances, perfect..350..less than a year oldContinue

Admin?

Started by Diane E Baumer in General BP Forum. Last reply by Donna Malus Nov 17, 2019. 3 Replies

Sorry to put this here but I haven't been able to find an admin contact.  I've been getting email, spammed from this site - thought someone should be aware.  If admin wants to message me, I can provide the information.Thanks!DianeContinue

Need string help

Started by Pamela Haskin in How can I ..... ?. Last reply by Gregg E. Schneeman Oct 4, 2019. 3 Replies

I have a Dave Lucas soprano bowed psaltery and one of the shirt high note strings snapped. Does anyone know what gauge string I need? And where can I buy a string?

Psaltery Stand

Started by Frances Bercher in General BP Forum. Last reply by Frances Bercher Sep 24, 2019. 3 Replies

Does anyone know where I can find a stand to place my psaltery in when not playing it? I have one for my ukulele and it keeps the instrument out, in sight, and ready to play. I saw a nice one on ebay but it included a psaltery which I don't need.…Continue

Sheet Music for October 2013 - Clergy's Lamentation

Started by Donna Malus in Sheet Music of the Month. Last reply by Robert Myers Sep 7, 2019. 11 Replies

It seems I'm on a Turlough O'Carolan kick...here is Clergy's Lamentation, probably my favorite O'Carolan melody. We played it one year at the symphony and may play it again next year.It is a lamentation so it would be played slowly, but I have heard…Continue

Psaltery Strings Music Book Volume 2

Started by Donna Malus in Bowed Psaltery Books and Articles. Last reply by Robert Myers Sep 7, 2019. 11 Replies

I've started work on PS Music Book Vol. 2 and was wondering what songs you might like to see in Volume 2.Please post your suggestions here, I'd love to hear from you. Remember, songs must be in the Public Domain. If you're not sure, I'll double…Continue

Amazing Grace 2 bows

Started by Darrell Atkins in General BP Forum Jul 4, 2019. 0 Replies

hi- anyone have tab for Amazing Grace using 2 bows (seemingly 1 lead & 1harmony)  similar to the beautiful arrangement that Gregg Schneeman performs on YouTube? I play it in 3 different keys but with a single bow, Gregg’s is a much fuller,…Continue

A question about restringing

Started by Mechelle Fox in General BP Forum. Last reply by robert schuler Jun 23, 2019. 1 Reply

I was wondering if it would be possible to restring my Roosebeck baritone psaltery with all phosphor bronze wound strings. Do they even come in a thin enough gauge to be used on the higher end of the range? Any opinions or information would be…Continue

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My new “vintage” bowed psaltery

Posted by Stephen Ingraham on November 25, 2020 at 7:17pm 0 Comments

I bought a “vintage” bowed psaltery from a gentleman in South Carolina via Reverb.com. It is a Brent Clark made in 1994...and looks almost exactly like a Noteworthy psaltery...except that it is walnut both front and back. 32 stings, alto. I unstrung it, cleaned it up, and restrung it with a set of multiple gauge guitar strings...probably heavier than I needed, but I did not know any better at the time. It is now settling after its first tuning. :) Though I learned a lot already in setting it…

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New Strings?

Posted by Liese Alexandra Connell on November 14, 2020 at 7:23am 0 Comments

Where can I buy new strings for my psaltery?

App that as a psaltery ringtone

Posted by Mouth Bow on September 17, 2020 at 3:29pm 0 Comments

I don't know if you are aware of it but in the ringtone app with Google play store there is Musical Instruments Free 

 Best Ringtones apps

In their strings they have Psaltery one with a photo of bowed Psaltery but they pocket it but they also have Dulcimer both hammer and strum I use the strum I like the song Whiskey Before Breakfast. If you are interested check out the app maybe the members can get…

Continue

I need to get new strips with the note on my Soprano psaltery it is dark brown and the note strips are clear with white writing on it, very hard to see please help stickers are not an option :(

Posted by Pamela Zell on March 22, 2020 at 6:16pm 0 Comments

 Help!

We are safely back in Japan

Posted by Nozomi Nose on October 31, 2019 at 3:54am 2 Comments

So, we are now safely back in Japan with the memories of the wonderful experiences we had at the East Tennessee Bowed Psaltery Gathering 2019. Again, WE THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your friendship and hospitality. Our experience at Cove Lake State Park motivated us a great deal for us to work even harder for better performances and hence promoting bowed psaltery even further in Japan.

So see you again, surely on the internet and hopefully at future Gatherings! If you ever have a chance to…

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Nozomi Nose Coming To ETBPG!

Posted by Gregg E. Schneeman on October 6, 2019 at 8:13am 1 Comment

 Its very exciting news that Nozomi Nose, the best Bowed Psaltery Player in the world, is flying all the way from Japan to attend and perform at the East Tennessee Bowed Psaltery Gathering Oct.24 - 26! I'm planning on driving there from California rather than fly so I can bring more instruments and gear, there is a camp ground right there in the park and a wide range of Motels nearby. Please see "EVENTS" here on Psaltery Strings for more information. 

"Bowed Psaltery Arrive Early At Evart Michigan Dulcimer Funfest"

Posted by Gregg E. Schneeman & Jean Gaffey on April 29, 2019 at 6:00pm 0 Comments

 Hi fellow Bowed Psaltery enthusiasts! I'm suggesting people arrive as early as they can for the Original Dulcimer Players Funfest at Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart Michigan July 18, 19, & 20 2019. I will be there the weekend before and other campers are beginning to arrive so jamming gets under way with more people showing up all the time. There has been increasing interest in the Bowed Psaltery at ODPF and this year we are hoping for a even bigger Bowed Psaltery presence! Camping…

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Tab

Posted by Darrell Atkins on April 1, 2019 at 4:15pm 0 Comments

anyone have tab they care to share for:  I can’t help falling in love with you? 

lonesome psaltery?

Posted by SUE C WHEELER on September 22, 2018 at 7:08am 0 Comments

I really have been sort of neglecting my psalteries. The baritone is cumbersome to pack and unpack, but I take it to the mountain dulcimer jam in Pickney 2x a month. I've been taking banjo lessons to justify my impulse purchase at Beckley last spring.  We're coming along slowly. Plus I've started an Etsy business (https://www.etsy.com/shop/musicroomdollclothes. ; Not bad for a PWP who sometimes has to juggle her good hours…

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Sheet music for "A Walk beside the Placid Waters"

Posted by Ron Zuckerman on August 12, 2017 at 1:00pm 1 Comment

The sheet music for my original composition "A Walk beside the Placid Waters" is available here:

http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/a-walk-beside-the-placid-waters-digital-sheet-music/20476869

It is for soprano psaltery, baritone psaltery, guitar, and bass

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Spring Creek Psalteries - Sharon & Terry Kirby

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Waynie Psaltery - Wayne Simms

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Prairie Psaltery - Richard Celata

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Loon Song Psalteries-Charlie Marshall

http://www.loonsongpsalteries.com/

 

New Tradition Dulcimers- Dan Daniels

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Jon Williams Psalteries
(386) 853-0944

Westman Instruments - Tish & Greg Westman
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Ringing Strings - Rick Long
http://ringingstrings.com

Michael J King Instrumetns - Diatonic Psalteries
http://www.michaeljking.com/psalterymaking.htm

Inspired Instruments – Carol and Joe Esch
http://www.windridgefarm.us/bowedpsaltery.htm

James Jones Instruments
http://www.jamesjonesinstruments.com/bowedpsaltery/bowedpsaltery.html

Omega Strings – Richard Spencer
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Master Works Bowed Psalteries - Russell Cook
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Members that teach Bowed Psaltery

Paul G.Sykes - MS  

Located in Hattiesburg
Contact Paul at
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or call him at

601-583-4115

 

Gregg Schneeman - California
Contact Gregg here on Psaltery Strings
greggschneeman@psalterystrings.com

 

Peter Tommerup - California
San Francisco Bay Area
Bowed Psaltery and other Instruments
408-867-4324
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Celeste Howard Ray
 Bowed Psaltery lessons via Skype
347-796-4484
Skype name celesteray88

 

Maureen Barnes - Illinois
 Bowed Psaltery lessons in Bloomington, IL
309-828-7957
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Dona Benkert -
Illinois
 Lessons at Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL
Phone: 773.728.6000
& Folk-Lore Center, Warrenville, IL
Phone: 630.393.1247
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Tish Westman - West Virginia
 Lessons at Tamarack, Beckley, WV. Wednesday workshops also available for individual classes and to teach at festivals.
Sunday "Jam" 3:30 to 6:00. All instruments welcome, play mostly Old Time, Celtic & Gospel Music, not opposed to trying any tune called, once did a rap on Bowed Psalteries.
1-304-575-0998
tishwestman@yahoo.com
www.westmaninstruments.com

Rick Long - Tennessee
 Lessons at Rick's home/workshop in Clinton, 30 mins N of Knoxville
(865) 660-4026
http://www.ringingstrings.com/lessons.html

Karla Armstrong - Pennsylvania
 Karla plays a variety of instruments and does workshops as well. Please visit her web site for additional information or contact her via the web site or the information below.
(717) 632-8099
karlaarms@upontheharp.com
http://upontheharp.com

Carol Esch - Kentucky
 Lessons in Carol's home/workshop south of Lexington.
606-676-0128
esch@qx.net
http://www.windridgefarm.us/bowedpsaltery.htm

Honey Smith Walls - Florida
 e-mail Honey for more info honey@offthewalls.us
Melbourne, FL
http://www.offthewalls.us/Psaltery.htm

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If you are already on Tish's list, why don't you stop in and update your info? While your there take a look to see if there are new players in your area. Who knows, you might get together and make a recording.

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