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by Rudy Mueller
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: Zitherists
Topic: need music..
Replies: 5
Views: 8156

Re: need music..

Thanks Tom, but the law of averages prevails. Our snow blower if fully tanked, with more gas out in the shed. We'll breathe easier on May one.....although I remember a snow storm on May 10 in the eighties......had to shovel my way to the pier for opening weekend fishing. Meh!

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by Rudy Mueller
Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: Zitherists
Topic: need music..
Replies: 5
Views: 8156

Re: need music..

Thanks Tom, but the law of averages prevails. Our snow blower if fully tanked, with more gas out in the shed. We'll breathe easier on May one.....although I remember a snow storm on May 10 in the eighties......had to shovel my way to the pier for opening weekend fishing. Meh!

rudi
by Rudy Mueller
Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Zitherists
Topic: need music..
Replies: 5
Views: 8156

Re: need music..

Viel Dank! Again, you are a community resource.

Stay dry...but we have a winter drought here in southeast Wisconsin.

rudi
by Rudy Mueller
Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fingerboard length
Replies: 3
Views: 6251

Re: Fingerboard length

Regrets about the humidity comments. I did not realize your location until too late. Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa.

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by Rudy Mueller
Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fingerboard length
Replies: 3
Views: 6251

Re: Fingerboard length

Getting started? My favorite is a quite small Meinel und Herold. Love the sound; even Ludwig agrees. Move those fingers as little as possible!....and less of a bite when replacing strings. The climate right now is crazy in North America. Depending where you are, don't forget to keep the humidity con...
by Rudy Mueller
Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Zitherists
Topic: need music..
Replies: 5
Views: 8156

need music..

Anyone have a source for "Wien und der Wein"...?

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by Rudy Mueller
Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: Zitherists
Topic: Searching for Staad Staad
Replies: 3
Views: 6538

Re: Searching for Staad Staad

Related item: the "Staader Landler" is a traditional Advent and Christmas standard.

Anyone have a source for notes?

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by Rudy Mueller
Sun Nov 27, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: Zitherists
Topic: Searching for Staad Staad
Replies: 3
Views: 6538

Re: Searching for Staad Staad

Hi Andy, There are many collections entitled "Volkstümliche" Weihnacht. My one version does not contain "Staad Staad". Incidentally, Staad is frequently one of the first tunes taught beginning button box accordionists and others. Franz Schwinghammer's wonderful collection of &quo...
by Rudy Mueller
Fri Nov 18, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: News
Topic: Alpine Music
Replies: 2
Views: 12442

Alpine Music

If you are interested in Alpine style music, you may want to check out www.br.de/radio/live during morning and early afternoon U.S. time, including a fair amount of zither and harp selections. Click on Heimat/aktual. Late afternoon/evening programs (U.S. time) include a lot of Avant guard music for ...
by Rudy Mueller
Tue Oct 11, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Zither search
Replies: 23
Views: 708194

Re: Zither search

What a gem! From the photos, this has been someone's life treasure. Gunter, you are fortunate. The instrument looks great. The joinery on the table in one of the photos, however, bespeaks craftsmanship; wow. The latches and handles on some of these old cases may need to be addressed. ...and now the ...