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Re: the goal?
King Keyes told me he used the '10 pennies' method: Lay 10 pennies out next to your zither. Every time you perform that repetitive task (like fourth finger alternating between C and G with each chord), take one penny away. Therefore you have a quest, and you can see the progress occurring.
- Wed May 30, 2018 9:10 pm
- Forum: Learning
- Topic: By the way.....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1519
Re: By the way.....
Yes, it was a wonderful time- the local zither group and historical society were so gracious in making us feel welcome. And such a pretty location, next to the river in a part of the country I'd never visited.
Rudi, will you be going to next April's zitherfest in Köningswinter?
Rudi, will you be going to next April's zitherfest in Köningswinter?
- Wed May 30, 2018 9:02 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: How did you get started?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4533
Re: How did you get started?
When I graduated college I went with a buddy of my through Europe for the first time. I happened to see a zither in a music store in Munich. Anything so unusual with 42 strings I just had to buy. When I returned home I was lucky enough to find a wonderful teacher, King Keyes, and finally decided to ...
- Wed May 30, 2018 8:49 pm
- Forum: Learning
- Topic: May 19 - polyphony
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1144
Re: May 19 - polyphony
I use that same method. Inch by inch/measure by measure. I cannot say it is the best way, but it does allow me to memorize the piece and enjoy it without being bound to a music sheet. And yes, there is a lot of pleasure in going back later and re-playing with the sheet music to see what has been for...
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 1:40 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald 2018
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4713
Re: Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald 2018
I would but it's been 'removed by the user.'
- Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:54 am
- Forum: Zither Makers and Models
- Topic: Zither in Question needs Maker ID.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5428
Re: Zither in Question needs Maker ID.
I dont know anything about the maker, but it's a beautiful instrument and if that sound is true, its a wonderful find.
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:46 pm
- Forum: Zitherists
- Topic: Zithertische
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4157
Zithertische
For those, like me, that prefer to play zither standing up- and who can't always find a nice baby grand piano to play atop (I find them at the local community colleges & university music rooms)... Here is a nice solution that my wife bought me for the holidays: https://www.amazon.com/Winsome-Bri...
- Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:00 pm
- Forum: Zitherists
- Topic: Slippery Slope
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4252
Slippery Slope
I love the Wechselschlag thumb rings that Michael Schilling makes, but they always slip down my thumb while playing no matter what size I purchase.
Anyone have a good method for keeping thumbrings from slipping?
KP
Anyone have a good method for keeping thumbrings from slipping?
KP
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:53 pm
- Forum: Places and Events
- Topic: Zither player wanted
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4330
Re: Zither player wanted
I only know of four of us spread out in Southern and Central California who play zither. He's welcome to write me at kennethpauls@me.com
KP
KP
- Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sheet Music
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2191
Re: Sheet Music
Thank-you, all. Freddie Golden made a nice version of The Hawaiian Wedding Song; been working on that in the meantime