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by Dave
Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Zithers and Resources
Topic: Source for strings in US
Replies: 9
Views: 11779

Re: Source for strings in US

Paul, what type of strings were on the instrument when you obtained it? I wonder if it's an older zither, where steel strings were expected. Could you post a pic of the problem area, and also one of your instrument?
by Dave
Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Zithering in Washington, Missouri
Replies: 3
Views: 13047

Zithering in Washington, Missouri

A friend shared this link today. Here’s a news report from Nine PBS a few years back when the Zither Club of Ludwigsburg, Germany, visited Washington, Missouri. There is also some footage from inside the Schwarzer exhibit in the Washington Historical Society Museum. I’ve never visited, but it’s on m...
by Dave
Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: Zithers and Resources
Topic: Franz Schwarzer for sale - SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 5073

Re: Franz Schwarzer for sale

Hi Sepp, I will follow up with an email as well and let you know.
by Dave
Wed Mar 31, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Newbie post
Replies: 8
Views: 12428

Re: Newbie post

Hi Steve, welcome to the forum. Looks like you have a playable zither, so you've passed that initial hurdle for those wanting to learn. :) In case you're not aware, there is a large number of zither selections on the web site, digitized and available to sink your fingers into. https://www.zither.us/...
by Dave
Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Zithers and Resources
Topic: Franz Schwarzer for sale - SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 5073

Franz Schwarzer for sale - SOLD

Posting this inherited Franz Schwarzer by request. Appears to be in good condition. Those interested in the instrument can contact Heather Brown by email, heatherbrown023@gmail.com.

SOLD
by Dave
Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Location Field in User Profiles
Replies: 2
Views: 12254

Location Field in User Profiles

Hi Folks, in each user's profile, there is a location field option (it’s within Profile->Edit Profile). It would be nice for others to see where other folks are writing from, or in case someone would like to connect to a zither player in their area via messaging. I changed the member view option to ...
by Dave
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: Learning
Topic: Question about Staccato
Replies: 4
Views: 5597

Re: Question about Staccato

Perhaps try exaggerating it...that's what I do. Say, make a series of d notes on the a string with your 2nd finger, such as dah dah da! When you come to the staccato, as your thumb strikes the string, simultaneously depress the note a little harder and release (but not off the string as Evelyn has p...
by Dave
Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:18 pm
Forum: Learning
Topic: Volkstümliche Zitherschule p27 - Röslein
Replies: 4
Views: 6055

Re: Volkstümliche Zitherschule p27 - Röslein

Hi Andy, The right hand pinky is generally found to be a nuisance in the beginning. Some resort to rubber bands in an attempt to tame it, to keep it from waving about or curling up. You may want to try using your 4th and 5th together when pulling the bass strings. This does not limit you in any way ...
by Dave
Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:38 pm
Forum: Places and Events
Topic: International Zither Event
Replies: 1
Views: 4659

Re: International Zither Event

Hi Don, I've attached the invitation letter for this event.
Invitation letter.pdf
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by Dave
Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: History
Topic: One of the last letters from Schwarzer Zither factory
Replies: 3
Views: 7634

Re: One of the last letters from Schwarzer Zither factory

Thanks for posting this. I have two of Albert Hesses's letters, dated ten years prior, but only one side of the conversation.
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