Thanks all for your help! Jane Curtis has contacted me and I'm waiting for her reply. And Heidi thanks for your reply also; if you wish to exchange some of the challenges you have experienced, contact me at rbenjes3725@comcast.net.

I am a new zitherist, and have been learning how to play without an instructor since June, 2013. Although I'm not a professional musician I have played the clarinet and bass clarinet in various concert bands and (European) folk bands in the Baltimore Area for many many years. I have also had some in...

I'm about ready to order my zither, and will add other articles that I need, like a zitherring, tuning peg, etc. What stumps me is the zitherring sizes: do I need to measure my thumb, and if so, how can I deduce the size? (Thanks Rudi for you last reply.)

I am ready to buy a zither (Munich tuning) on line through Amazon.de. Is there anyone who can give me some things to look out for before I finalize a purchase. Also what is an "etui"?