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Psalteries are probably the oldest musical instruments documented in ancient pictures and sculptures, and they come in all shapes. The original one was plucked with the fingers, or using a plectrum. But, this lovely instrument can also be bowed, although the first documents about this form of playing can be found in more recent history. In any case, if you would like to find one lovely bowed psaltery for sale, check some specialized online shops.
The sound is amazing, and you just have to hear it. When you use your fingers or a plectrum to pluck the strings, this instrument produces clear, ringing sounds, tingling and vibrating. If the instrument is bowed, the sound is equally appealing, but it sounds a little bit differently. It has a sort of quality that makes it perfect for any medieval ensemble, and you will simply love it.
The great thing is that it is perfectly easy to play it. The technique is easy to understand, and simple melodies are easy to learn. Even if you cannot play other musical instruments, you will find it perfectly easy. Specialized shops offer all types of music sheets and all other stuff you might find useful, including how to books and manuals.
Psaltery looks quite similar to both zither and harp. The strings run the entire length of the instrument. It seems like the first ones were developed in the Middle East, at least a few centuries BC, and brought to Europe and to China during the Middle Ages. Back then, these lovely instruments were played in all given occasions. It was often played during psalms reading, for example, but any other occasion was great as well.
At first, they were just rectangular wooden boxes, with gut strings on. Triangular shape soon became popular as well, but in Europe, they mostly preferred trapezoidal and wing shaped ones. Different parts of Europe have their own favorite shapes, and wing shaped psalteries were mostly played in Northern Europe. At first, some used two sticks to strike the strings, and some plucked them with fingers or a plectrum.
Today, gut strings are hard to find. They are mostly replaced with steel strings. They make this instrument louder, and the sound is much brighter. You will find many other instruments based on this one, for example, a harp. Popular zither is also based on ancient psaltery, as well as the hammer dulcimer. More and more people are interested in this great little instrument.
Different specialized shops offer psalteries and all related materials. The fact is that they are so easy to play anyone can do it, and you should really try. Beautifully shaped, made of wood or some other, unusual materials, simple or lovely decorated, these interested musical instruments will certainly make you fall in love in them instantly. Once you hear their sound, you will understand why.
Beautiful psaltery looks very decorative and fits in any interior design. This lovely item will find its place in your living room, even if you aren't so interested in playing it. Who knows, you might change your opinion when it's there. It looks really attractive, it sounds absolutely amazingly good and it's just great to have it in your home. So, what are you waiting for?
The sound is amazing, and you just have to hear it. When you use your fingers or a plectrum to pluck the strings, this instrument produces clear, ringing sounds, tingling and vibrating. If the instrument is bowed, the sound is equally appealing, but it sounds a little bit differently. It has a sort of quality that makes it perfect for any medieval ensemble, and you will simply love it.
The great thing is that it is perfectly easy to play it. The technique is easy to understand, and simple melodies are easy to learn. Even if you cannot play other musical instruments, you will find it perfectly easy. Specialized shops offer all types of music sheets and all other stuff you might find useful, including how to books and manuals.
Psaltery looks quite similar to both zither and harp. The strings run the entire length of the instrument. It seems like the first ones were developed in the Middle East, at least a few centuries BC, and brought to Europe and to China during the Middle Ages. Back then, these lovely instruments were played in all given occasions. It was often played during psalms reading, for example, but any other occasion was great as well.
At first, they were just rectangular wooden boxes, with gut strings on. Triangular shape soon became popular as well, but in Europe, they mostly preferred trapezoidal and wing shaped ones. Different parts of Europe have their own favorite shapes, and wing shaped psalteries were mostly played in Northern Europe. At first, some used two sticks to strike the strings, and some plucked them with fingers or a plectrum.
Today, gut strings are hard to find. They are mostly replaced with steel strings. They make this instrument louder, and the sound is much brighter. You will find many other instruments based on this one, for example, a harp. Popular zither is also based on ancient psaltery, as well as the hammer dulcimer. More and more people are interested in this great little instrument.
Different specialized shops offer psalteries and all related materials. The fact is that they are so easy to play anyone can do it, and you should really try. Beautifully shaped, made of wood or some other, unusual materials, simple or lovely decorated, these interested musical instruments will certainly make you fall in love in them instantly. Once you hear their sound, you will understand why.
Beautiful psaltery looks very decorative and fits in any interior design. This lovely item will find its place in your living room, even if you aren't so interested in playing it. Who knows, you might change your opinion when it's there. It looks really attractive, it sounds absolutely amazingly good and it's just great to have it in your home. So, what are you waiting for?
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