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by Kennethpauls
Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:08 am
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Bergfee Strings
Replies: 10
Views: 8834

Re: Bergfee Strings

I'm all for the Lenzner fisoma; they're just easier on my fingers.
by Kennethpauls
Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:20 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Tuning; arrrgh.
Replies: 3
Views: 3021

Tuning; arrrgh.

If I have not asked before: why is it- unlike with other stringed instruments- that we tune the Griffbrett on the 7th string instead of the open strings. And why do the strings get flatter/sharper further up the frets; some of my instruments more so than others. Is there some physics involved with t...
by Kennethpauls
Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:12 pm
Forum: Zither Makers and Models
Topic: Looking for Help in Finding a Zither
Replies: 8
Views: 9379

Re: Looking for Help in Finding a Zither

Why not save the expense of restringing and repairs on an Ebay zither- which has the risk of arriving warped or cracked, and buy a small new zither from Wunsche. They make very nice instruments. When I was there, Stefan Meinel (again, why is everyone in Markneukirhen named Meinel?) showed me a very ...
by Kennethpauls
Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fretboard Tuners
Replies: 2
Views: 4593

Re: Fretboard Tuners

And if you're looking to repair the fretboard tuner, take it to Jeffrey Meinel (why are so many people in Markneukirchen named Meinel? It's so confusing) at Rubner. He speaks English, he's very nice and his company does nice work
by Kennethpauls
Wed Sep 05, 2018 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Circle of Fifths
Replies: 11
Views: 15301

Re: The Circle of Fifths

Yes interesting, but none of you have answered the question: Why the strings descend Eb to Bb, then ascend at F, then descend C to G, then acend at D, etc.
by Kennethpauls
Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Circle of Fifths
Replies: 11
Views: 15301

The Circle of Fifths

In my quest to be a better Zitherspieler I'm taking a few music theory classes at the local college. During office hours the professor was trying to figure out the instrument- coverting the open strings to his keyboard a few feet away, and noticing the pattern: 2 descending fourths then up a fifth, ...
by Kennethpauls
Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:30 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Zither lessons via Skype
Replies: 3
Views: 6516

Re: Zither lessons via Skype

Hello group,
Yes I took a few lessons from Carmen when she was here in Los Angeles for a few days in transit. I can attest to her ability as a teacher. I learned a great deal in that short amount of time, and she is a patient instructor with lots of positive reinforcement. It was a good experience.
KP
by Kennethpauls
Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Need help in chosing Zither strings
Replies: 11
Views: 4770

Re: Need help in chosing Zither strings

I'm certainly not an expert but I will put in my 2 cents. I like Lenzner Fisoma because its easier on my fingers when I play a long time. I just put them on my Meinel- actually Sasha did it for me as...well he's just really good at it. He also shortened my fretboard by 5 frets so it doesnt produce t...
by Kennethpauls
Mon Jul 02, 2018 2:46 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Listening recommendations?
Replies: 21
Views: 18501

Re: Listening recommendations?

I like Christoph Schwarzer's album "Still Pergnügl. Its well-produced, and he takes advantage of the contra bass in a lot of these songs. Of course, all the previous recommendations are also excellent choices.