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Charlie Marshall
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Irish Music on a Tenor Psaltery
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dutch Wigman Aug 9, 2015. 3 Replies 1 Like
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, here is a recording I made using the Audacity software and a basic Logitec microphone. The instrument, a Loonsong Tenor, is being played using two Glasser 1/16th size…Continue
Wall Mounting Bowed Psalteries
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charlie Marshall Oct 28, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I've come up with a new design for a wall mount for psalteries and was wondering if there was enough interest in them to begin building more. Notice that a pin has been added for a place to hang the…Continue
Buy my Psaltery to support school children and music
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charlie Marshall Nov 14, 2012. 4 Replies 1 Like
I just listed a nice bowed psaltery on ebay which will help pay for the materials and shipping of three new psalteries to a 10 student school in remote Alaska. Checkout the small village of Tennakee…Continue
A Psaltery Sucess Story
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donna Malus Oct 2, 2012. 3 Replies 1 Like
Our neighboring village recently concluded an "art/music" event in which local artists displayed their works and musicians conducted street performances throughout the downtown area. Every third…Continue
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Organizing a new players group
Posted 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…
ContinueDouble Bowing Techniques
Posted on September 21, 2013 at 3:48pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Greetings,
I'm currently working on being able to play with two bows at once. It fairly obvious that my left hand should be playing the "sharps" but I was wondering how other players handle the cross-overs between the bows so they don't get in the way of eachother when moving up and down the instrument.
Any comments or recommendations???
Psaltery Bib ??
Posted on June 5, 2013 at 9:31pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Greetings,
As a builder of bowed psalteries, I needed a way to protect the top of instruments under construction from accidental damage during the installation of strings.
If you change your own strings, you know how easy it is to scratch or ding the finish when removing or installing strings. My solution may be an inexpensive way to protect your prized psaltery and you can make one yourself for just a dollar or two.
Take a look at the photos…
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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!
Featured Song
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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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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I've been thinking of getting a group of BP players together and was wondering how your group went and what you did together. This would be open to all. I know there are number of players around (in northern Michigan) sort of hiding out and playing on their own. I play with a Celtic group (hammered dulcimers, flute, mandolin, boudhran, marimbula etc.) Sometimes we hang out after practice and do a few BP rounds. We play out quite a bit, and I love sharing BP with audience members after gigs. All of which tells me there's a lot of interest in BP. I'd love any tips you have on getting a group together. Thanks!
Thanks for "friending" me, Charlie! Do you know anyone up my way who plays the psaltery? And do you know of any gatherings up in New England?
Thanks for all the input of content you have brought to Psaltery Strings over the years. My major suggestion to you would be to take one of that thickest lowest string and build it a monochord sound box at about the length you think the string will be the right tension and bow response is good. Maybe build it with more than one string length but all tuned to the same lowest note so you can pick one as better. the next most important string length is your shortest highest string which I'm sure you already know that one. All other strings fall in place as you see fit. I think that bigger spaces for low notes getting shorter for high notes can be taken to far like on an Omega-on his the high notes get way too close together and far away from their black key counterpart. I don't see that problem on yours or Kirbys. Personally I prefer to play equidistant but I notice you get used to the spacing of which ever Psalt you used to playing.
I've heard of Tenakee Springs, but I've never been there. I gather its a fairly small village in Southeast. It would be fun to visit there.
Hello! I won my second psaltery in a raffle and it is gorgeous! Three full octaves and an amp jack. I feel so decadent!
Hi Charlie! Welcome to Psaltery Strings. I hope you enjoy the site and find it entertaining. Please visit often and feel free to post, comment and ask questions.
Donna