"What a nice reply, Donna! I agree with everything you said, I myself did not care for the soprano, but when I discovered the tenor I fell in love. Now I also have a baritone. And since I have heard some very skilled soprano…"
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learning to read music
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bubba Jordan Oct 3, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have begun to teach myself to read music over the last couple of days.(Thanks to Tish Westman and our conversation here back in August about chords and notes).I really want to encourage other's to…Continue
Your learning to play WHAT!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Janet Pohl Oct 4, 2016. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Yep I was actually asked this in a MUSIC STORE the other day.I don't know who in shock the most,him the owner's son for asking,or me being asked by him.This is a family owned music store quite nice I…Continue
suggested books
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brenda Ruth Fisher Mar 12, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Ok.I don't read music at all.So I'm interested in learning,but I wouldn't know where to begin.Is there any books I could get to learn how to read music.Or other suggestions,I can't afford a teacher…Continue
BP good therapy
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bubba Jordan Aug 23, 2015. 4 Replies 2 Likes
I was in a motorcycle crash July a year ago.I'm still not able to work.So 2 weeks ago I hear this thing called a bowed psaltery.Of course I fell in love with the sound of it.Anyway my daughter goes…Continue
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Donna Malus replied to Bubba Jordan's discussion Your learning to play WHAT!"I think that bowed psaltery is an instrument you love or "dislike intensely" . At least that's been my experience.
That opinion can be changed though. Exposure and variety in music played can go a long way to changing opinions.…"
SUE C WHEELER replied to Bubba Jordan's discussion Your learning to play WHAT!"It must be a matter of taste. I've had encouraging reactions most of the time. My cousin asked me to play tune after tune when we were at the cottage together. Church folks received me very nicely, too. I love it so much myself, that I…"
Janet Pohl replied to Bubba Jordan's discussion Your learning to play WHAT!"Sue,
Yes, a lot of people don't care for it at all. I recently brought my new baritone psaltery to autoharp camp, and they did like that because of its lower tone. "
SUE C WHEELER replied to Bubba Jordan's discussion Your learning to play WHAT!"Janet, I'm so confused. You mean they don't like the bowed psaltery?"
Janet Pohl replied to Bubba Jordan's discussion Your learning to play WHAT!"My experience unfortunately has been that most people do not like it at all!"
Bubba Jordan commented on Nozomi Nose's video
Hard Times Come Again No More
"Nozomi,your playing the BP get more beautiful each time I hear you play!I must say that this is the most hauntingly beautiful song I have ever heard in my life.Thank you so much for posting.ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!"
Brenda Ruth Fisher replied to Bubba Jordan's discussion suggested books"I am learning to read music also. I found a good source of information on youtube. It is called music education for all. Their segments on learning to count music was very helpful"
Bubba Jordan commented on Donna Malus's video
Two By Two at Spring Creek Psalteries
"Beautifully done!What great joy to know that We never have to walk that valley alone,for He is with Us always even unto the end of the world.HalleluYah!Mt.28:20"
Bubba Jordan replied to David Foley's discussion Just purchased my first psaltery"Congrats Dave!! Now oooohh the wait.lol"
Julie left a comment for Bubba Jordan"Nice to meet you, Bubba. My psaltrey will arrive this Friday, can't wait to play it!"
Bubba Jordan commented on Gregg E. Schneeman & Jean Gaffey's video
" The Band Played On" Bowed Psaltery and Mandola
"Well done indeed!My two favorite instruments.thank U Gregg,as always a joy to hear you perform."
Bubba Jordan commented on Ann Tucker's video
How to Tune a Bowed Psaltery
"Hey Jacqui,I just pluck the strings with my finger,but I have downloaded pitch tuner app to my phone.It's free and the best tuner ever.No need to attach to any thing.It even reads the hzs as U tune.So everything is spot on,plus if U forget ur…"
Michael Larson replied to Bubba Jordan's discussion Your learning to play WHAT!"I brought my psaltery home on the plane. When I was at the security checkpoint, one TSA agent asked me what it was. I opened up the case and showed him and told him that the instrument is mentioned in the Bible when Nebuchadnezzar gave the decree…"
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- Do you own a bowed psaltery?
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- How did you discover the bowed psaltery?
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- Who built your bowed psaltery?
- Roosebeck
- How long have you played the bowed psaltery?
- new
- Do you perform with the bowed psaltery?
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 12:57pm on March 5, 2016, Frank Syster said…
Thanks for the welcome Bubba. Appreciate it.
- At 8:56pm on February 8, 2016, Julie said…
- Nice to meet you, Bubba. My psaltrey will arrive this Friday, can't wait to play it!
- At 4:10pm on October 13, 2015,
Patricia Clutter said… Thank you Bubba Jordon!!
- At 4:09pm on September 12, 2015,
Andre Landrum said… Thank you very much for your welcome to the site and your comments. I am amazed at how friendly everyone is here. It is a welcomed change from other sites. I am a brand new player/beginner and have a lot to learn. If you have any suggested helps like you tube videos etc. that you recommend for an absolute beginner at playing any stringed instrument, please tell me about them.
Thanks,
Peaceiscoming
- At 10:15pm on September 7, 2015,
Sharon Shoemaker said… Good to know that!
- At 6:03pm on September 6, 2015, Sharon Shoemaker said…
- Welcome Bubba, and thank you. I can't wait for my psaltery to come so Ican get started. I'm hoping the support here will keep me g oing through the tough spots.
- At 8:06pm on August 17, 2015,
Gregg E. Schneeman & Jean Gaffey said… Welcome to Psaltery Strings Bubba, let us know if we can answer any BP questions, there sure are getting to be a lot of Bowed Psaltery players in Louisiana!
- At 7:38pm on August 17, 2015,
Bonnie Blue Crouse said… Welcome!
- At 7:25pm on August 17, 2015, Donna Malus said…
Welcome to Psaltery Strings Bubba!
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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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