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My Bowed Psaltery Psolo of one of Scotland's most famous songs along with its Irish counterpart "Red is the Rose", both songs of parting from the 1800's.
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Why I haven't been adding my videos here...
Just want to explain that I still appreciate the importance of Psaltery Strings, thank you Donna Malus, for all your years of maintaining THE community site for Bowed Psaltery Players world wide to join and participate at. A major focus of my Bowed Psaltery activities for the last five years has been making lots of Bowed Psaltery YouTube videos, over 600! If I put up every video here at Psaltery Strings I would constantly be pushing Nozomi's and other Bowed Psaltery players videos out of my…See More
"Hi Stephen,
I like your Bowed Psaltry. Does your Bow have a wooden peg used to keep the bow hair taunt? If yes, how do you keep it tight enough. My wooden peg “slips”so that the bow hair is not taunt at all. I…"
Tuning Issue
Anyone familiar with tuning a David Kingslake psaltery? He carved symbols into the wood by each hitch pin: the right side is clear; the left side is not clear. He uses symbols such as x or d above left side notes. Do I interpret these as sharps and flats? Do you also have advice about replacement wire sizes? Help will be much appreciated!See More
Christmas Psaltery Play-A-Long with Brenda Mangan at Zoom in the comfort of your own home.
December 9, 2021 from 3pm to 5pm
Christmas Psaltery Play-A-Long, a fun free time of playing Christmas music together online through Zoom.Message me for the Zoom link and music if you wish to attend.See More
Roland /BOSS Players Summit 2021 100人セッション「SOMEDAY」完成動画
"There was a virtual music festival in Japan named Roland/Boss Players Summit from October 8 to 10, where they collected videos to make a multi-screen video. I applied and this is the finished video. My video will appear around…"
Roland /BOSS Players Summit 2021 100人セッション「SOMEDAY」完成動画
2020年に続く、2作品目の「100人セッション」。SOMEDAY／いつか、という想いのこもった楽曲をテーマに、100名を超えるお客様・アーティストの皆さんの演奏で、バーチャルセッション動画が完成しました！●楽曲提供：Fabrhyme（中村有里、山本有紗、石垣陽菜）、桝谷マリ、瀬川千鶴Fabrhymeとサポートメ...
プサルタリー 二本弓運弓 どうする？ ① An Approach to Bowed Psaltery Double-Bowing 1
"Thank you for watching my videos, Brenda. It’s so encouraging to have such nice comments from you. "
Whiskey before Breakfast on Bowed Psaltery with slow-motion replay プサルタリー スロー再生つき
"Excellent! Nozomi, you present these lessons so very well!"
プサルタリーで弾く ト長調のメヌエット Minuet in G Major on Bowed Psaltery
"These videos are really great, Nozomi. Very clear and show exactly how you are bowing. "
プサルタリー 二本弓運弓 どうする？ ① An Approach to Bowed Psaltery Double-Bowing 1
"An excellent instructional video. Thank you very much much, Nozomi."
プサルタリー 二本弓運弓 どうする？ ① An Approach to Bowed Psaltery Double-Bowing 1
"The bowing adopted in this video for playing What a Friend is different from what I Introduced on this website about 7 to 8 years ago. (I looked for the article but I couldn’t find it.) This is because of the ‘fleeing outside’…"
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Tuning Issue
Started by Gay Kang in Wood, Strings, Pins and Bows Dec 12, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone familiar with tuning a David Kingslake psaltery? He carved symbols into the wood by each hitch pin: the right side is clear; the left side is not clear. He uses symbols such as x or d above left side notes. Do I interpret these as sharps…Continue
New Psaltery Builder
Started by Rick Long in General BP Forum Jun 29, 2021. 0 Replies 1 Like
My nephew began as my new apprentice in March of this year. He had spent the last sixteen years in Japan as an English teacher. His name is Matthew Balaam Long and is my brother's son. I have been slowing down my production in preparation for…Continue
Double bowing
Started by Tim Hoke in How can I ..... ?. Last reply by Brenda Mangan Jun 10, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Are there any resources out there for learning to use two bows, or am I on my own? I'm not quite ready to tackle it yet; I'm still new at this instrument, but at some point, I'll want to try it.Continue
Need a Stand for a Baritone Psaltery
Started by Joyce Hibbard in How can I ..... ?. Last reply by julie stiles May 16, 2021. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I am seeking instructions to build or perhaps a diagram of a stand that I can put my Baritone Psaltery in. It was built with no support insert so it is not able to have a screw mechanism in the back. Continue
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 Mar 8, 2021. 7 Replies 0 Likes
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
extended psaltery
Started by John O'Neill in Wood, Strings, Pins and Bows. Last reply by Gail Van Amberg Jan 23, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Having built a Psimple Psaltery I want more. Has anyone built an extended bowed psaltery with range ambition of D4 to ? Quite happy with diatonic and stand-mounted. 15mm string spacing for pluck/hammer in addition to bowing. Tell me the problems,…Continue
Lone Silent or Squealing String
Started by Kay F in General BP Forum. Last reply by Kay F Dec 17, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Am hoping that someone has an answer for me! On the right side of my psaltery, in the middle range, I have 1 sting , B, that stays silent when played. Or squeals - arggggh. Am not doing anything different from nearby strings when playing them. Any…Continue
Used Unicorn Strings Psaltery for sale
Started by Cathi Costa in For Sale Apr 28, 2020. 0 Replies 1 Like
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
Spring Creek Psaltery
Started by Pam Rossetti in For Sale Jan 12, 2020. 0 Replies 1 Like
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 0 Likes
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
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Why I haven't been adding my videos here...
Posted by Gregg E. Schneeman on January 15, 2022 at 8:41am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Just want to explain that I still appreciate the importance of Psaltery Strings, thank you Donna Malus, for all your years of maintaining THE community site for Bowed Psaltery Players world wide to join and participate at. A major focus of my Bowed Psaltery activities for the last five years has been making lots of Bowed Psaltery YouTube videos, over 600! If I put up every video here at Psaltery Strings I would constantly be pushing Nozomi's and other Bowed Psaltery players videos out of…
ContinueFolk week
Posted by bob pryor on July 28, 2021 at 1:39am 0 Comments 0 Likes
hi all
In just over a weeks time is the start of Broadstairs folk week. Bands every night. Folk dancing and Morris men in the streets. A large folk sales area. And best of all . People who have not seen each other for over a year, this time two. Sit in the seafront gardens and play. And I'll be doing the same.
Magic
New Psaltery
Posted by Stephen Ingraham on January 8, 2021 at 4:25am 1 Comment 2 Likes
My new psaltery came yesterday. Song of the Wood from Jerry Read Smith. Book matched Western Red Cedar top, maple frame and cherry back. Right around 2 pounds for 2.5 octaves. Beautiful instrument and sounds sweet from top to bottom. :) Exactly what I was looking for. …
Thank You All at the Bowed Psaltery Christmas Gathering
Posted by Nozomi Nose on December 13, 2020 at 10:18pm 1 Comment 1 Like
I, too, had a GREAT TIME joining in Bowed Psaltery Christmas Gathering. I would like to thank the instructors for their suggestive workshops and wonderful performances at the concert, and those who made extraordinary effort technically to make this event happen.
Since I joined East Tennessee Bowed Psaltery Gathering last year, it is a big support for me to know there is a very friendly and supportive bowed psaltery playing community in the U.S.A. and it is a great pleasure for me to…
Continue2020 Bowed Psaltery Christmas Gathering
Posted by Mary Megrant on December 11, 2020 at 5:18pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
I am having a good time! Attended three workshops today. All three were taught by Tish Westman. I am so glad that I did this. It is much easier for me to be enthusiastic about music in a supportive musical community. It makes a HUGE difference in counteracting all the negativity I have been fed over the years about my musical abilities.
My new “vintage” bowed psaltery
Posted by Stephen Ingraham on November 25, 2020 at 7:17pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
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…
ContinueNew Strings?
Posted by Liese Alexandra Connell on November 14, 2020 at 7:23am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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…
ContinueWe are safely back in Japan
Posted by Nozomi Nose on October 31, 2019 at 3:54am 2 Comments 2 Likes
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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Amplified Psaltery with Cello Strings built by Rick Long
This video is a personal favorite because it shows a unique type of bowed psaltery with a gorgeous sound. When I heard it I broke out in goose bumps!
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Members who build bowed psalteries for sale
Spring Creek Psalteries - Sharon & Terry Kirby
http://www.springcreekpsalteries.com/
330-323-0618
From the Wood - Wayne Gaydos
http://fromthewoodsinstruments.com/
to see his work visit
http://shop.indianaartisan.org/collections/musical-instruments
Waynie Psaltery - Wayne Simms
http://www.wayniepsaltery.com/
Prairie Psaltery - Richard Celata
http://www.prairiepsaltery.com/
Loon Song Psalteries-Charlie Marshall
http://www.loonsongpsalteries.com/
New Tradition Dulcimers- Dan Daniels
http://www.newtraditionsdulcimers.com/index.html
Psalteries by Dave- Dave Lucas
Jon Williams Psalteries
(386) 853-0944
Westman Instruments - Tish & Greg Westman
http://www.westmaninstruments.com
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
http://www.omegastrings.com/
Master Works Bowed Psalteries - Russell Cook
http://masterworksok.com/
Members that teach Bowed Psaltery
Paul G.Sykes - MS
Located in Hattiesburg
Contact Paul at
pgsykes1@hotmail.com
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
ptommerup@juno.com
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
dulcimergal98@yahoo.com
http://www.dulcimerdreams.com/
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
http://www.folk-lorecenter.com/
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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Please sign up on the bowed psaltery players list
Tish's list is a valuable resource when searching for other players. http://www.westmaninstruments.com/Bowed_Psaltery_List.html
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.
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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