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by Dave
Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:39 am
Forum: Zithers and Resources
Topic: Free Unbranded Zither
Replies: 1
Views: 1495

Free Unbranded Zither

I received an email from someone looking to home an unbranded zither. It might make a good one for a student. Contact Joe at j03.r1cc1@gmail.com if interested and if you claim it, please update this thread. Dave, I have a pre-WWII zither made in Germany but it has no brand name. I would be willing t...
by Dave
Sat Mar 03, 2018 5:50 pm
Forum: Learning
Topic: Thumb Pick Force
Replies: 17
Views: 2575

Re: Thumb Pick Force

Hi Andy, pretty song. My Oma used to play that. A few words on terminology: You wear a zither "ring" on your thumb, and use it to "strike" the strings. You're doing very well! Try not to lift your left hand when playing. What type of zither ring are you using? Is it a proper ring...
by Dave
Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:23 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Klaus Waldburg's left-hand thumb protection
Replies: 9
Views: 11022

Re: Klaus Waldburg's left-hand thumb protection

One of our zither players from the Philadelphia area used to go to a nail salon just for one nail, his thumb nail. I got to see it and it looked like it was holding up well. He swore by it.
by Dave
Fri Jan 26, 2018 5:59 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Albert Mueller
Replies: 2
Views: 4574

Re: Albert Mueller

Thanks Rudi, I searched through past email and found this pic of his zither, sent to me by his daughter.....almost 10 years ago. It is indeed electric. You'll notice the knobs on the front, fret-board side, of the instrument.
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by Dave
Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: History
Topic: Albert Mueller
Replies: 2
Views: 4574

Albert Mueller

Here's a bit of zither history from Milwaukee. Shown in this photo is Albert Mueller, performing at The Golden Zither. I believe his zither was made by him, and electric, if I'm not mistaken. Anyone in the Milwaukee area recall this zither personality?
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by Dave
Sat Dec 16, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Vice President Ford and Hans Gassner
Replies: 0
Views: 9294

Vice President Ford and Hans Gassner

In April, 1974, Vice President Gerald Ford visited Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was treated to zither music by Milwaukee Zither Club member Hans Gassner. How about that! ;-)
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by Dave
Wed Nov 01, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: News
Topic: New LP of early zither music
Replies: 2
Views: 4697

Re: New LP of early zither music

Hi Tom, not that I'm aware of, but send him an email. He may be able to provide some clips for you.
by Dave
Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: News
Topic: New LP of early zither music
Replies: 2
Views: 4697

New LP of early zither music

Hi all, please see this note from John Roeder regarding his new LP of zither music! Here attached is the cover of my new, 12 inch vinyl LP that is for sale. As the label indicates, all selections and zithers were made in America. The price is $26.00 plus shipping. Best regards and gut Klang, John Ro...
by Dave
Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: News
Topic: Audio files from sheet music
Replies: 1
Views: 4211

Audio files from sheet music

An early music enthusiast in Vienna has been creating audio files from many of the early sheet music selections posted on the web site. The first page has been updated, but there are more to add. Where an audio image is present for a selection, just click it to hear the audio, and enjoy! http://www....
by Dave
Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:35 am
Forum: Places and Events
Topic: Zither player needed in Detroit
Replies: 0
Views: 9078

Zither player needed in Detroit

Hi Folks, received this note from James Johnson at The Henry Ford. If anyone is able to assist, please contact him. Hello, I am seeking your assistance in making contact with Zither players in the Detroit area. We would like to include performers in our upcoming Holiday Nights program in Greenfield ...