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by Dave
Fri Aug 26, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: Zithers and Resources
Topic: Zithers
Replies: 0
Views: 49344

Zithers

Hi Folks, I received a note regarding the placement of zithers in a collection. If you are looking for an instrument, if would be worth an email to Karen to see if any are as of yet unclaimed. Her note and email follows: --- I participate in an international German genealogy organization (Not just i...
by Dave
Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: Zither Makers and Models
Topic: A. Koffend
Replies: 0
Views: 48656

A. Koffend

I received an inquiry for information regarding zither maker A. Koffend. Does anyone have anything to share? Here is the note and images provided: I have a zither that my mother learned to play while attending school in Austria at age 8. My grandmother and she went to Austria for a year in 1933 whil...
by Dave
Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: Learning
Topic: Fingering Question
Replies: 10
Views: 60748

Re: Fingering Question

Hi Andy, Rudi, just a FYI, here are the Zeller selections currently available on the web site: SM-0082 Carl Zeller Grüss Euch Gott alle miteinander SM-0083 Carl Zeller Ich bin ein Kind vom Rhein SM-0084 Carl Zeller Rosen-Walzer SM-0085 Carl Zeller Obersteiger-Marsch SM-0086 Carl Zeller Vagabunden - ...
by Dave
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:34 pm
Forum: Zither Makers and Models
Topic: English-branded zither
Replies: 0
Views: 47988

English-branded zither

A visitor to the web site sent in a pic of an English-branded zither, and this may be the first instrument I’ve seen with a label from England. Very interesting. I suspect the zither was made in Europe. It was not unusual for music shops to purchase no-name zithers on which to affix their store labe...
by Dave
Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: Learning
Topic: best method for self instruction?
Replies: 2
Views: 10122

Re: best method for self instruction?

Hello, and welcome to the zither forum. Following up on Rudi's post, the Kabatek method has been digitized and posted to the web site. You may download it via the following link:

http://www.zither.us/files/kabatek_zither_method.pdf
by Dave
Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Another Newbie
Replies: 14
Views: 57819

Re: Another Newbie

Yes, your zither is pre-1900, as you supposed. Schwarzer zither, serial #5595, was sold to Lohr's music shop in New York City in 1894. The model is listed as a 23 1/2. From the catalog description: Schhwarzer Concert Zithers, Style "A." Large Model. 35 Strings. No. 23 1/2 - Imitation rosew...
by Dave
Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:22 pm
Forum: Zitherists
Topic: Bohemian zither music?
Replies: 3
Views: 10315

Re: Bohemian zither music?

Hi Graham, Have you checked the sheet music archive on the Zither US web site? There may be some selections of interest for you there. I see 3 pieces by Julius Blechinger. (SM-0426 has a dedication that reads "Erinnerung an Sanct Maurenzen im Böhmerwald.") https://www.zither.us/vintage.zit...
by Dave
Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: Zithers and Resources
Topic: Franz Schwarzer for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 50311

Franz Schwarzer for sale

Hi Folks, Fritz Eyeer is hoping to locate a new home for his zither. Including his note here as your starting point. Those interested may reach him at fritz.eyerer@gmail.com. "I recently came into possession of a Schwarzer Arion Harp Zither (serial number 2471) that is in overall good condition...
by Dave
Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Zithering in Washington, Missouri
Replies: 3
Views: 12079

Re: Zithering in Washington, Missouri

Hi Rudi, I believe so - the Washington Historical Society has a page on their web site for donations. Here is the direct link:

https://www.washmohistorical.org/donations-1/
by Dave
Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: Zither Makers and Models
Topic: Johann Jobst Zithers
Replies: 2
Views: 11346

Johann Jobst Zithers

Anyone else here own a Johann Jobst? If so, could you post a photo of the front and back? It would be interesting for comparison purposes. Also, a shot of the mechanic that shows the serial number. I'll start with my Jobst (serial number 1332) and personal favorite. The back is beautifully done in b...