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Brenda Ruth Fisher replied to SUE C WHEELER's discussion practicing tips? in the group Psaltery Pstudents
Gregg E. Schneeman & Jean Gaffey commented on Karen Palmer's video
Battle Cry of Freedom - Baritone Bowed Psaltery
" Nicely played Karen, your new Rick Long Bowed Psaltery sounds great on that tune!"
Celeste Howard commented on Donna Malus's video
RIck Long on Bowed Psaltery - Cove Lake State Park
"One of the most recorded Irish songs in history " Sally Gardens" --also a personal fave!"
Gregg E. Schneeman & Jean Gaffey updated an eventKINDRED GATHERING DULCIMER FESTIVAL #43 at Laytonville CA
August 10, 2017 at 12pm to August 13, 2017 at 7pm
Bowed Psaltery friendly Dulcimer Festival. Jean and I have, when we can, attended KG for over forty years! Everyone helps set up, bring food, cooks, washes dishes, etc. and play dulcimer music. Bring money to donate if you can but no admission fee, extra money goes to next years KG. I especially want to encourage west coast Bowed Psaltery folks to come to KG this year to discuss starting a Bowed Psaltery Gathering in California next year.See More
Gregg E. Schneeman & Jean Gaffey posted an eventKINDRED GATHERING DULCIMER FESTIVAL #43 at Mendocino Magic
August 10, 2017 at 12pm to August 13, 2017 at 7pm
Bowed Psaltery friendly Dulcimer Festival. Jean and I have, when we can, attended KG for over forty years! Everyone helps set up, bring food, cooks, washes dishes, etc. and play dulcimer music. Bring money to donate if you can but no admission fee, extra money goes to next years KG. I especially want to encourage west coast Bowed Psaltery folks to come to KG this year to discuss starting a Bowed Psaltery Gathering in California next year.See More
Gregg E. Schneeman & Jean Gaffey posted a video"Branle des Chevaux" on Bowed Psaltery
"The Horse Dance" Thoinot Arbeau published this in his "Orchesographie"(1589). This is a good tune for showing off the "slide" technique. Instead of picking ...
Nozomi Nose commented on Nozomi Nose's video
Foggy Mountain Breakdown Banjo & Bowed Psaltery
"Thank you very much, Sue! We will keep on working to expand the possibility of what a bowed psaltery can do. Nozomi & Jun-ichi"
Nozomi Nose commented on Nozomi Nose's videoFoggy Mountain Breakdown Banjo & Bowed Psaltery
"Thank you very much, Brenda! We are very glad that you liked our video. Nozomi & Jun-ichi"
Nozomi Nose posted a videoFoggy Mountain Breakdown Banjo & Bowed Psaltery
Performance by NT Serendipity Banjo: Jun-ichi TAINAKA Bowed Psaltery: Nozomi NOSE 演奏：NTセレンディピティ バンジョー：對中 淳一 プサルタリー：能勢 希 お問合せ 目黒学園カルチャースクール こんなに簡単バンジョー教室 http...
Nozomi Nose commented on Nozomi Nose's video
Cabin on the Hill
"Thank you, Dave-san! Since we started playing as NT Serendipity 9 years ago, Jun-ichi and I have been talking about how an interlude played by the bowed psaltery enhances and enriches what the lyrics of the song depicts. However, I guess many of us,…"
Nozomi Nose commented on Nozomi Nose's video
Devil's Dream on Bowed Psaltery (double bowing)
"Thank you Sue!
it’s not effortless at all! I had to take more than 10 retakes before I could finally record this video. But it’s really a fun tune to play. So please try!
Nozomi"
Nozomi Nose commented on Nozomi Nose's videoDevil's Dream on Bowed Psaltery (double bowing)
"Thank you, Dave-san!
Maybe bad dreams, because it was rather hard to record this video. To tell the truth I had to take more than 10 retakes before I could finally record this vides.
Maybe good dreams, because it’s so much fun to…"
SUE C WHEELER commented on Nozomi Nose's videoDevil's Dream on Bowed Psaltery (double bowing)
"You make it seem so effortless! I'd still be trying to memorize the first line!"
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KINDRED GATHERING DULCIMER FESTIVAL #43
August 10, 2017 at 12pm to August 13, 2017 at 7pm – Laytonville CA
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Lodging near Tannehill state park
Started by Liz in General BP Forum. Last reply by Liz Apr 18. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I would like to attend the June psaltery gathering at Tannehill, however all of the cabins are already rented. Does anyone have suggestions on a good nearby hotel?
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 Feb 28. 5 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
Playing Right-Handed Bowed Psaltery with Left Hand
Started by Beth Folkemer in How can I ..... ?. Last reply by Brenda Mangan Feb 18. 3 Replies 0 Likes
My family was given a lovely Westman Soprano psaltery at the same time that we were ordering a James Jones Alto. Both are right-handed instruments, since 2 of the 3 of us are right-handed, it seemed to make sense to order a right-handed instrument,…Continue
Tags: bowing, left-handed, right-handed, Playin
ashokan farewell duet in japan
Started by julie stiles in Bowed Psaltery MP3 Recordings. Last reply by Celeste Howard Feb 6. 11 Replies 17 Likes
i love this! too good not to share. what psize psaltery is that? Baritone? listen to the cello-like tones when the guitar takes the lead. just gorgeous! http://youtu.be/hbmHQNegU6IContinue
Online music lessons
Started by Brenda Ruth Fisher in Psaltery Teachers. Last reply by Gretchen Feb 1. 1 Reply 4 Likes
I started online lessons with Celeste Ray. via google hangout . It really amazes me that I can set in my home in WV and get lessons from CA. Isnt technology great. In just two weeks she has me working on playing with two bows. I am really thrilled.…Continue
Information Wanted
Started by Gene Griner in General BP Forum. Last reply by Gregg E. Schneeman & Jean Gaffey Feb 1. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I subscribe to Autoharp Quarterly and Dulcimer Players News they’re totally devoted to these instruments and are published four times a year. My question is does Bowed Psaltery have anything like this??
Information Wanted
Started by Gene Griner in General BP Forum Feb 1. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I subscribe to Autoharp Quarterly and Dulcimer Players News they’re totally devoted to these instruments and are published four times a year. My question is does Bowed Psaltery have anything like this??
Information Wanted
Started by Gene Griner in General BP Forum Feb 1. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I subscribe to Autoharp Quarterly and Dulcimer Players News they’re totally devoted to these instruments and are published four times a year. My question is does Bowed Psaltery have anything like this??
BP Duet Books?
Started by Mary Barden in Sheet Music to Share. Last reply by Mary Barden Jan 27. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, do you know if there are any Bowed Psaltery duet books out there to buy? My husband and I both play, and I'd like to do duets--not just both play the melody... Any ideas would be gratefully accepted. Thanks so much!Continue
East Tennessee Bowed Psaltery Gathering in Cove Lake Park, Tennessee
Started by Dave Holeton in General BP Forum. Last reply by Dave Holeton Dec 30, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I had a great time at the East Tennessee Psaltery Gathering. One of my highlights for the event was using Donna's version of Auld Lang Syne (from Donna Malus's Psaltery Strings Music Book) in a discussion about playing harmony. We developed…Continue
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Cleaning soundboard
Posted by Meridee Kramb on April 17, 2017 at 1:33pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I've been away from my psaltery for awhile and I'm wondering
Grab a psaltery (which one?) and go!!
Posted by SUE C WHEELER on November 27, 2016 at 8:32pm 0 Comments 3 Likes
Well, don't I feel like a musician! Lugging my gear all over town today! This morning I played my new baritone (Thanks Terry Butler and Rick Long). I was playing for our church's music leader to see if he had a place for me on the Christmas program. Oh, yes, he was quite enthusiastic. Then, he let me sit in on the music group and fudge a few songs. Getting better at thinking on my feet and not losing my way.
These sorta-skills were put to the test as I played with the hammer dulcimer…
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Organizing a new players group
Posted by Charlie Marshall on September 10, 2016 at 3:53pm 1 Comment 1 Like
I'm in the planning stages of attempting to organize a small players group here in the local area. I currently play with one other psaltery player on a monthly basis which is fine but I would like to improve on that and invite beginners to join in. I have built up an inventory of instruments, some new and some gently used, that I would be willing share with new players to get them started.
In addition to the instruments, I plan on providing free instruction at a level which will…
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I'm still playing
Posted by bob pryor on September 6, 2016 at 1:10pm 2 Comments 1 Like
I've been missing from here for some time. But some times life seems so busy. I'm off down to dorset on my hols shortly. I'm taking my Bs. I've had this daft idea about playing on the top of Cerne abbas. Also pay my respects to the last resting place of Pete shutler. The man who made fall in love with the BS.
sadly missed.
I have so many Questions
Posted by David Hamilton on August 28, 2016 at 12:04am 8 Comments 1 Like
If was to buy sheet music what would I get Violin. I would like to play some modern songs like the Beatles, Kansas, maybe Led Zepplin. You know shake the world up. I know someone who plays Rock n roll on his accordion. I have really only been seriously playing the psaltery for a few days and have learned all the xmas songs that my grandbaby and I plan on playing at her school and church this season. I have already purchased 2 other psalteries a xylophone and a autoharp to see…
Looking for B.Psaltery players
Posted by Joyce Hibbard on August 9, 2016 at 7:54am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I live in Michigan's thumb area, and I am looking for B.P.Players in my area to get together to jam and practice. I will travel 30 to 50 miles, if need be, to get together. Anyone out there interested ?
I OWE A DEBT TO THE ORIGINAL DULCIMER PLAYERS CLUB, OR," WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN EVART, MI, SUE Z Q?"
Posted by SUE C WHEELER on July 19, 2016 at 8:00pm 2 Comments 4 Likes
A year ago I ventured into the Hammered Dulcimer festival at Evart, Michigan. http://evartdulcimerfest.org/
This was the beginning of me-as-a bowed-psalterist.
I’m staggered by how much I’ve been able to play and learn this year. I’ve accumulated reams of sheet music, but also picked out tune after tune by ear. I’ve memorized a couple pieces. I’ve participated in both a workshop and a festival with Tish Westman, and had gratis…
My Waynie Bowed Psaltery
Posted by Linda Rodgers on February 27, 2016 at 10:09pm 0 Comments 1 Like
I received my new absolutely beautiful Waynie Ultimate Bowed Psaltery yesterday 26 Feb. 2016. The workmanship and attention to detail is nothing short of marvelous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I chose Purpleheart wood and Wayne combined it with Curly or Flame Maple. WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!! My baby is one class act Psaltery !!!!!!!!!!!!! If you haven't checked out wayniepsaltery please do so !!!! You will not regret it !!!!!!!!!!
Linda Rodgers
Oklahoma City, OK
Bowed Psaltery Origins Continued: The Bladder Fiddle
Posted by Gregg E. Schneeman & Jean Gaffey on January 28, 2016 at 7:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
Please see this YouTube video of traditional Baltic instruments being played...https://youtu.be/hMrumB7xMWE Established authoritarian Musicologists have long held that "There were no bowed musical instruments in Europe before Byzantine versions were introduced in the 10th century AD."! The Bladder Fiddle Family represents a long tradition of playing a bowed bass instrument of usually only two strings and often not fingered at all but instead…
Continue high on bowed psaltery!!
Posted by SUE C WHEELER on December 26, 2015 at 8:42pm 0 Comments 4 Likes
When I bought my psalteries this summer, I imagined I would enjoy playing, and at some point might be competent enough to play at church or maybe a farmers' market. I had no idea how quickly doors would open for me to share the pleasure it has brought me. Almost immediately, I was able to contribute music to a family event. My relations were superlative in their praise of my few tunes-- Amazing Grace, and I can't remember what else. I got plenty of practice trying to explain the instrument…
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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
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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
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New Tradition Dulcimers- Dan Daniels
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Westman Instruments - Tish & Greg Westman
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Ringing Strings - Rick Long
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Michael J King Instrumetns - Diatonic Psalteries
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Inspired Instruments – Carol and Joe Esch
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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
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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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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