55 years ago I lived in Hawaii and worked for a WONDERFUL Japanese Department store. I worked in the arts and musical instruments, selling Koto's, Shmeshens(not spelled right) and many of the arts. I grew to love all things Japanese. (now I'm 77) I have three of my children that have married into the blood lines of Japanese and have 11 beautiful grandchildren from these couples. One other son served his mission in Japan, he also plays the Bowed Psaltery. I thought and thought on how I'm going to make a stand to put my bowed psaltery on and have my left hand be free to play using another bow. I've made 105 bowed psalteries. I looked and looked at many of your videos and wish I could see how and why the back is different. When I can figure how to put photos on here....I'll send photos of what I make. I love still working in my wood shop making harps, dulcimers and other things. We have 14 children and now up to 60 grandchildren. We are happy living in Nauvoo, Illinois. I loved your video's of your singing with the guitar and playing as singing. You are a special jewel. aloha, irene
Hi Nozomi, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your dedication and talent as a Bowed Psalterist! I look forward to everyone of your videos on Psaltery Strings. I am very new to computer tech and hope to share more videos of me soon, I must admit I'm still scared of them. I would ask you to try an over the shoulder view point so we can actually see how your bowing better. Although over the years I have learned to play other musical instruments I've always thought of my self as "Gregg Schneeman- Bowed Psalterist", its nice to know I'm not the only person to feel this way. GREGG
ありがとうざいますNozomi さん
Nozomi さんのおんがくはとってもおもしろい
I lost your previous reply about the bowed psaltery that you play. Please send me the number of strings, the beginning / ending notes and the gauge of wire used. I have enjoyed your videos and please download more.
Thank you.
Bill Yoder
Thank you Nozomi-san
I recorded the song alone by recording a track, then recording a second track while listening to the first track on headphones. I think I actually recorded three tracks but I only used two tracks in the final mix. I was thinking of a comment of Mike Pinder, the keyboard player from the Moody Blues back in the 1960's-1980's. He played a mellotron which was a keyboard configured to play small cassette tapes for each key on the key board. The cassettes were recorded with a variety of instrument sounds and Mike commented that their favorite was three violins. I'll continue to experiment with capturing the best psaltery sound possible when recording.
Dave
I wish you could join us for next years symphony! It is in late March.
Nozomi-san
Thank you
Yes, Modern Pilgrim is my own composition. I have been working on an arrangement for it for some time. It is played with a mountain dulcimer providing most of the melody, a guitar provides some accompaniment, and the psaltery adds some parts here or there along with the harmony the last time through. The psaltery I am playing is baritone psaltery I obtained from Rick Long.
Dave
Nozomi-san
Thank you for the friend request.
Welcome to the psaltery strings site. Hopefully you will gain as much from users on the site as we will gain from you.
Dave
Welcome!
Welcome Nozomi-san!
Donna
Posted 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…
ContinuePosted 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…
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!
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/
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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