Andy -well done! You're technique is so much more relaxed compared to when you began your zither adventure.
I also enjoy the dynamic shading you're doing.
Best wishes for your holidays.
Tom M.
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- Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:45 pm
- Forum: Learning
- Topic: Practice Video - Christnacht
- Replies: 2
- Views: 25855
Re: Why Pain?
Servus Rudi!
Why not use nylon guitar strings in place of wire for the two As?
Tom M
der Aelterer
Why not use nylon guitar strings in place of wire for the two As?
Tom M
der Aelterer
- Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:33 pm
- Forum: Repairs and Restorations
- Topic: restoring an old zither
- Replies: 5
- Views: 37058
Re: restoring an old zither
Hi Mike - the pictures are slow to load, but from the first one, I'd say you don't actually have a "true" zither.
In addition to all the single strings, most zithers have a long black fingerboard, with frets under the "melody" strings similar to a guitar.
Tom M.
In addition to all the single strings, most zithers have a long black fingerboard, with frets under the "melody" strings similar to a guitar.
Tom M.
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are the two extra holes for on my zither?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 55815
Re: What are the two extra holes for on my zither?
Joel - looks good! If zither owners send you the distance between the two holes on their zithers (if their zithers have holes), you could provide the music racks. Good on you for tracing down the original idea. Tom M. PS - If you do start making them, you might want to use a smaller dimension wire, ...
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:50 am
- Forum: Repairs and Restorations
- Topic: Restoring My 1930s Schmidt 4 Chord Zither
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16895
Re: Restoring My 1930s Schmidt 4 Chord Zither
Joel - congrats on continuing your exploration.
I would be good to learn from other zitherists the pro's and con's of different repair techniques and wood glues.
How are you separating the old parts, cleaning, patching, clamping, gluing, etc.? What other instruments have you restored?
Tom M.
I would be good to learn from other zitherists the pro's and con's of different repair techniques and wood glues.
How are you separating the old parts, cleaning, patching, clamping, gluing, etc.? What other instruments have you restored?
Tom M.
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are the two extra holes for on my zither?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 55815
Re: What are the two extra holes for on my zither?
Well done Joel!
First time I've seen a photo of the actual music rack.
Good luck on your zither adventure. Hint: be patient - very very patient.
Tom M.
First time I've seen a photo of the actual music rack.
Good luck on your zither adventure. Hint: be patient - very very patient.
Tom M.
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are the two extra holes for on my zither?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 55815
Re: What are the two extra holes for on my zither?
Considering where those holes are, and their relation to the player's position at the instrument, I'm thinking they were to support a simple music rack. Take a look at this page showing various patents: https://www.zither.us/zither.patents And the position of all the music stands in this video: http...
- Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What are the two extra holes for on my zither?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 55815
Re: What are the two extra holes for on my zither?
Joel - could you please post a good close photo of the instrument? It's really tough to comment when we don't have a clear picture.' There are several other of these "Lyre Harps" for sale on the 'net. Many seem to have a hole in a similar location. Note this one: http://www.pickaway.press/...
- Thu May 25, 2023 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: PBS Living in St. Louis: International Zither Gathering 2023
- Replies: 4
- Views: 21627
Re: PBS Living in St. Louis: International Zither Gathering 2023
Andy - that is great! Thanks for sharing the video link. Every time I see people playing those wonderful instruments, I wish I were about 50 years younger and could actually play the old zither that I've had since I tried to learn back in 2014.
Were you able to attend the Gathering?
Tom M.
Were you able to attend the Gathering?
Tom M.
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2023 Zither Gathering?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 16410
Re: 2023 Zither Gathering?
Wow - this is amazing. Andy asked about the 2023 Gathering back in January, and no one replied? Sadly, this reminds me of when I joined the forum and tried to learn zither, but hardly anyone here paid attention to my requests for help, and ignored my YouTube "beginner" videos. Anyway, I th...