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Psaltery

Have you ever wanted to play the psaltery or thought about playing one? Ever seen the instrument before somewhere but wondered what it was? Well, now you finally have a name to go along with its unique stringed design! Whichever way you discovered the instrument, the following articles aim to teach you a little bit about this instrument and more! What is a Psaltery? It’s a distinctive stringed instrument belonging to the zither family. It has ancient origins, with an older archaic name for it being the sawtry. It was first used in Ancient Greece often for bardic, religious, or theatrical occasions. During that time, it was usually known as the psalterion. It’s made from high-quality wood and other materials. Like many string instruments, the psaltery is not usually very heavy. Psalteries are frequently played in a comfortable sitting position with the instrument on your lap. There are also many examples of playing the psaltery in an upright position in an upright style as well. Ultimately it depends upon your preferences and play style! The psaltery, once you begin to learn it, is very welcoming to musicians looking to experiment. It has a diverse range of sounds, many of which it shares with its cousins. Other instruments similar to the psaltery include the harp, the zither, the dulcimer, and the harpsichord.

How to Build a Psaltery
3 years ago

How to Build a Psaltery

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When it comes to building a psaltery, there are a few simple tricks and tips you should make sure your new instrument will give you the exceptional sound that you want! Luckily, building a psaltery doesn’t need to be difficult.
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How to Tune a Psaltery
3 years ago

How to Tune a Psaltery

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Keeping your psaltery in tune is important to get the best possible sound from it. Luckily, it’s actually an incredibly easy instrument to tune!
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What is a Plucked Psaltery?
4 years ago

What is a Plucked Psaltery?

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Unlike the bowed psaltery, a plucked psaltery dates back to medieval times. A plucked psaltery is made from a raised board or wooden box.
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Psaltery Bows
4 years ago

Psaltery Bows

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A psaltery bow is what it sounds like: a bow that is used to play a psaltery. There is no standard size or shape, unlike the violin, for example.
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What is a Psaltery in the Bible?
4 years ago

What is a Psaltery in the Bible?

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A psaltery in the Bible is a stringed instrument translated from the Hebrew nebel or nabel. Occasionally, this has been translated as viol or lute.
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What is a Bowed Psaltery?
4 years ago

What is a Bowed Psaltery?

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A bowed psaltery is is a psaltery that’s played using a bow. It’s pretty quick to master because it’s really easy to play a bowed psaltery by ear.
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Best Psalteries Reviewed for 2024
4 years ago

Best Psalteries Reviewed for 2024

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What is a Psaltery?

In n this article, we take a look at some of the best psalteries available online today. What exactly is a psaltery?

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