Here is a new one, with good view of the fingers:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfyduNggJgc&fbc ... kCsRyv_icQ
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- Sun May 26, 2019 2:26 am
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Listening recommendations?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 26741
- Sun May 12, 2019 1:48 pm
- Forum: Learning
- Topic: Practice Video - Volkstümliche Zitherschule p31 - Der erste Tanz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16859
Re: Practice Video - Volkstümliche Zitherschule p31 - Der erste Tanz
From what I observe when watching zither players on YouTube, the "tea drinking with the Queen" pinky doesn't seem to be a good goal. Look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgsjl8aFvX0 (for example). The little finger - in general - follows the ring finger and helps to push away the string...
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:03 am
- Forum: Zitherists
- Topic: Denver
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9255
Re: Denver
If you use MuseScore, this could help to get you started:
https://musescore.com/sheetmusic?text=john+denver
https://musescore.com/sheetmusic?text=john+denver
- Thu Nov 15, 2018 10:30 am
- Forum: Repairs and Restorations
- Topic: What’s this?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9610
What’s this?
By good fortune, I got hold of a Johann Haslwanter (1824-1884) zither, yesterday. It’s in need of serious restoration, of course, but I believe it’s worth the effort and I plan to report on the progress. Meanwhile, I would like to know what this piece I found in the case (see attachment) is all about:
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:11 am
- Forum: Learning
- Topic: concerning teachers....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14267
Re: concerning teachers....
Meant to post this for some time, already. When I decided to learn to play the Zither (as a “retirement project”, seven years ago) the first teacher I found (in Germany) received me with the words (seriously frowning) “I don’t understand what you want - it makes no sense! It takes 20 years to learn ...
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:55 am
- Forum: Builders
- Topic: Hartwig Klapp-Zither
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8739
Re: Hartwig Klapp-Zither
The strength of the magnets is perfect for the purpose: rock solid when locked yet fairly easy to separate by bending the two halves apart. I find it easier and quicker to set up for play (or to put it back for storage in its zippered bag) than a standard zither out of its unwieldy case. You are rig...
- Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:15 am
- Forum: Builders
- Topic: Hartwig Klapp-Zither
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8739
Hartwig Klapp-Zither
Due to frequent traveling, I have had an eye on it for some time already. Now, on a recent trip through Munich, it has happened (look at the pictures here for more details: https://www.musik-hartwig.de/zither/eigene-modelle-1/klappzither/ ). Of course, there are compromises in sound volume - basses ...
- Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:06 pm
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Listening recommendations?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 26741
Re: Listening recommendations?
https://youtu.be/OYfyW5xbPsg
FWIW, this is the one that made me want to learn to play that instrument ...
FWIW, this is the one that made me want to learn to play that instrument ...
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:56 am
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: Listening recommendations?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 26741
Re: Listening recommendations?
I also like much of Klaus Waldburg (a total of 64 videos - search YouTube for "Klaus Waldburg zither") and Wilfried Scharf. Once you have looked through the search results, YouTube will keep suggesting more related titles.
- Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:01 am
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: What does DARR mean
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1878