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by Musicmaker
Fri Jul 27, 2018 3:42 am
Forum: Learning
Topic: July 25, 2018
Replies: 16
Views: 10795

Re: July 25, 2018

Hi Tom.
I have just re read your post and missed the bit where you call for an experienced zitherest.
Sorry I cannot help.
Pete
by Musicmaker
Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: Learning
Topic: July 25, 2018
Replies: 16
Views: 10795

Re: July 25, 2018

Oh Tom..my heart is with you Buddy! I am no expert in this but when it comes to helping a friend in need then it goes like this.... I learn myself by demonstrating what I HAVE LEARNT. I have drank too much wine tonight but tomorrow I will show you the difference from C chord back to G. Okay? Hang in...
by Musicmaker
Thu Jul 19, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: Learning
Topic: Practice Video - Folie d'Espagne variée
Replies: 4
Views: 5107

Re: Practice Video - Folie d'Espagne variée

Thanks Andy. Great playing and you have mastered the whole song. Sounds very medieaval. I can imagine them all dancing around being very graceful with that. It is good to venture into what takes your fancy. It is not a departure in my humble view but actually " another one under the belt "...
by Musicmaker
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am exhausted with this site.
Replies: 7
Views: 5821

Re: I am exhausted with this site.

Hi all, Thanks for your inputs which were nice. I was just letting off steam! To be clear...I will of course keep on the site and I too am very grateful to Dave for its existance. Of course I WILL battle on regardless as I love the Zither and now have my Meinel up and running which is lovely to play...
by Musicmaker
Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am exhausted with this site.
Replies: 7
Views: 5821

I am exhausted with this site.

I just do not know what to make of it. Nobody with the exception from " the four" seems to answer. I am intrigued and full of enthusiasm with matters Zither. I have tried to promote ideas. I have arranged a song " The White Rose of Athens " which is beautiful. Two responses. I am...
by Musicmaker
Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Schuster repair
Replies: 0
Views: 6363

Schuster repair

I was almost at the point of binning this as it is so badly warped. So much so that the back would absolutely NOT clamp back together with the body. I have two chances and the challenge is on. I have relieved the back a little more from the body and removed excess glue with boiling water and knives....
by Musicmaker
Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: Repairs and Restorations
Topic: Need help in chosing Zither strings
Replies: 11
Views: 4767

Re: Need help in chosing Zither strings

On the subject of Zither strings, I have today strung up my Adolf Meinel. It has seven contra bass strings. Because I am new to Zither playing, I have not yet included the contra bass strings with my playing but thought it would be nice to just use them as the last note to end a piece of music. I pa...
by Musicmaker
Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: Learning
Topic: The White Rose Of Athens
Replies: 3
Views: 2600

Re: The White Rose Of Athens

I am pleased you like it and that response has encouraged me to write the second part to complete the song. I posted it as a tester to see if people like it. Nana Mouskouri who sung it is now known as " The White Rose of Athens". She has just turned 80. The words are lovely as well. Re Dya...
by Musicmaker
Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:23 am
Forum: Learning
Topic: The White Rose Of Athens
Replies: 3
Views: 2600

The White Rose Of Athens

I have always loved this song. I think it lends itself to the Zither. I am learning to use the programme " Noteworthy " and it satisfies my needs. Rudi mentioned Forte 8 but impossible to get it here in Australia. Anyway .....they are a means to an end. Had great fun doing this. I am not t...
by Musicmaker
Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: Learning
Topic: Right hand positions
Replies: 7
Views: 2020

Re: Right hand positions

Hi Tom. I cannot really answer for anyone else not taking part. They are probably very busy practicing whilst you and I write books on how to play a ziher ha ha. Yes..some arms are lower than parallel and thats a comfort issue. My point was that if it gets higher than this it gets harder to play. If...