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Tuning and playing the Anglo Saxon Lyre Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 370 seconds This video was taken from the video introduction on my Lyre making CD-Rom, it gives a quick guide to tuning and playing. The tuning is a diatonic scale in G, a great voice pitch to sing along to! The Lyre making CD is available here www.michaeljking. com I will do my best to answer if you have any questions! Related: anglo, early, harp, leier, lyre, making, playing, reenactment, saxon, tuning, viking |
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Making a Kantele Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 415 seconds This is an excerpt of the video diary from my newly updated Kantele making CD-rom, that has plans for 5,10,15 piccolo and electric kanteles as well as information on setting up, playing and case building. I also have downloads available if you just want plans, though the CD has much more to offer. Related: building, finnish, instrument, kantele, luthier, making, mus, plans |
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Stick Dulcimer Making part 1 making the Mold Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 536 seconds This is the first episode on the series showing how the mould is put together to help construct the instrument. http://www.michae ljking.com Related: bouzouki, dulcimer, king, luthier, making, mandolin, michael, plans, stick, strumstick, ukulele |
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Anglo Saxon Lyre Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 30 seconds This is a copy of the Sutton Hoo Lyre I made earlier this year, in this video example I am plucking the strings with my fingertips. do check out my other Lyre video with a strumming sample. Related: anglo, early, harp, hoo, instrument, luthier, lyre, music, saxon, sutton |
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Making an Anglo Saxon Lyre Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 53 seconds I have just released my Lyre making CD, its available from my website at www.michaeljking.com There is also an ipod format video available to download and buy. Related: anglo, celtic, harp, hoo, instrument, luthier, lyre, making, saxon, sutton, viking |
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Stick Dulcimer Making part 1.1 making the Mold Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 333 seconds This is the second half of the first episode (10 minute limit)on the series showing how the mould is put together to help construct the instrument. http://www.michae ljking.com Related: bouzouki, dulcimer, king, luthier, making, mandolin, michael, plans, stick, strumstick, ukulele |
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Stick Dulcimer making part 2 side bending-the low tech way Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 309 seconds This second video shows the simple aternative to expensive bending irons that is ideal for the home builder!! Related: bouzouki, dulcimer, king, luthier, making, mandolin, michael, plans, stick, strumstick, ukulele |
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Icelandic Langspil version 2 Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 49 seconds This is a little clip of a newer version of the Icelandic Langspil model I make. The melody is tuned to a, the middle drone to f# and the bass to B Related: anglo, bowed, fidla, folk, iceland, instruments, langeleik, langspil, luthier, music, psalmodikon, saxon, traditional, viking, zither |
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Stick Dulcimer Making part 3.2 The Ribs Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 399 seconds This third part follows the bringing togther of the ribs, blocks and linings. please feel free to ask questions http://www.michae ljking.com Related: bouzouki, dulcimer, king, luthier, making, mandolin, michael, plans, stick, strumstick, ukulele |
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épinette des Vosges Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 23 seconds This is a modern interpretation of a traditional 5 string epinette, the main difference is the raised fingerboard. traditionally played on a solid table or board to increase the sound. Related: appalachian, des, dulcimer, epinette, folk, french, vosges, épinette |
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Stick Dulcimer Making part 3.1 The Ribs Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 498 seconds This third part follows the bringing togther of the ribs, blocks and linings. please feel free to ask questions http://www.michae ljking.com Related: bouzouki, dulcimer, king, luthier, making, mandolin, michael, plans, stick, strumstick, ukulele |
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Anglo Saxon Lyre 2 Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 27 seconds This is the second clip of one of my Lyres, Here I am playing using the traditional block and strum method used on early harp/lyres/kanteles, and still used albeit in a mechanised way today on the autoharp. Related: anglo, early, luthier, lyres, music, saxon |
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Stick Dulcimer Making part 4.1 soundboard:the rosette inlay Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 635 seconds In this video I use Forstner bits and a bench drill to acurately make the recess for the inlay, please note you cannot do this if you dont have a bench drill( the bench drill is the main power tool for this instrument-I use it to do the rosette, thickness the sides, and install frets too) (more) Related: bouzouki, dulcimer, inlay, irish, luthier, making, mandolin, rosette, stick, strumstick, ukulele |
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Making a Welsh Crwth Posted by: michaeljking
Video duration: 40 seconds Traditionally the Crwth is carved from a big chunk of maple, but this one is made up from many pieces like a violin. In this clip I am sharing how I join the two halves of the instrument together. Related: bowed, crwth, fiddle, harp, king, luthier, lyre, michael, wales, welsh |
