How many strings does a bowed psaltery have?
How many strings does a bowed psaltery have?
22
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| Brand | Zither Heaven |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Bowed Psaltery |
| Item Weight | 3.7 Pounds |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Number of Strings | 22 |
How do you hold a psaltery?
The most common way practiced is to hold the tip of the psaltery out away from your body with your left hand holding it about two thirds the way up. Then, nestle the base of the instrument either on the inside of your elbow, or against your abdomen. The right hand holds the bow and does all of the playing.
What is the bowed psaltery made of?
The bowed psaltery is made of various woods, either walnut, maple, poplar, mahogany or cherry. Different woods are used to make this unique instrument. The bowed psaltery is played with a bow on a scale of do-re-mi. Tablature may also be used playing along with dulcimer.
What are the notes on a bowed psaltery?
The psaltery is primarily a melody instrument and its unusually clear sound lends itself to many styles of music. Our bowed psaltery has a two-and-one-half octave, 30 note chromatic range, from F-4 to A#-6 The lowest note is F above middle C.
Is a psaltery hard to learn?
This is similar to other easy to learn stringed instruments. With its easy to learn nature, the psaltery can get you used to string very quickly. What’s more, it can even introduce you to the world of music on a strong note entirely!
In what period is psaltery?
The instrument, probably of Middle Eastern origin in late Classical times, reached Europe in the 12th century as a variety of the trapezoidal Arabic psaltery, or qānūn.
What period is psaltery?
Medieval and Renaissance psalteries From the 12th through the 15th centuries, psalteries are widely seen in manuscripts, paintings and sculpture throughout Europe. They vary widely in shape and the number of strings (which are often, like lutes, in courses of two or more strings).
How strong is the string on a psaltery?
The string E6 (1318 Hz) on a psaltery is exactly 7 inches long. It is strung with a .010″ diameter string. Assuming a tensile strength of 387,000 PSI for this steel string, this means that the breaking point of the wire itself is about 30.39 pounds.
What is the best psaltery to play?
This size psaltery is still quite comfortable to play given your average arm length. Because of its fuller sound and greater range, this is my most popular model. The Baritone is my largest Bowed Psaltery with a range of 3 octaves (37 strings) going from C6-C3.
How is the psaltery tuned?
The instrument is tuned with zither pins and a tuning wrench. Included with your psaltery are a 17″ long maple horsehair bow, a tuning wrench, rosin, extra strings, and an Owner’s Manual. There are markers embedded in the instrument for the Cs and for the Gs to help you find your way.
What are the dimensions of a baritone psaltery?
The Baritone is my largest Bowed Psaltery with a range of 3 octaves (37 strings) going from C6-C3. I now offer this psaltery with either 1″ or 7/8″ between the pins. The dimensions are 11″ X 30 1/2″ X 3 1/4″for the 1″spacing and 10″ X 28″ for the 7/8″. Weight for either is about 4-5 lbs.
