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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 14:03:22 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Jan 5, 2018 14:07:02 GMT -5
WOW-does it say who plays it?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 14:11:20 GMT -5
WOW-does it say who plays it? It's traveled the globe. It is apparently quite a nice instrument. |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 5, 2018 14:20:28 GMT -5
Looking at it right now-It was made his grandfathers tombstone-kind of creepy
Cant find any videos of it being played. Would love to hear the sound
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Post by Mark K on Jan 5, 2018 15:09:26 GMT -5
Looking at it right now-It was made his grandfathers tombstone-kind of creepy Cant find any videos of it being played. Would love to hear the sound |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 5, 2018 15:39:06 GMT -5
Looking at it right now-It was made his grandfathers tombstone-kind of creepy Cant find any videos of it being played. Would love to hear the sound Thank you
Beautiful sound
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Post by MsAli on Jan 5, 2018 15:42:06 GMT -5
I love the video of Akim, his face when the crowd cheers is so precious
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Post by fernwood on Jan 5, 2018 18:50:49 GMT -5
Quite amazing. I play dulcimer best, Appalachian style, either on lap or with a strap. Either use my fingers, a flat pick, or vintage horse hair bow. Have played guitar some, mostly rhythm. Mandolin and violin as well. The concept of a stone instrument intrigues me. The tone is very unique. Not rich and warm, like wooden instruments, but more crisp and sharp (not sharp as opposed to flat, but sharp as in no undertones, as with wood instruments).
The sound of this instrument has a place in many compositions. I would love to hear it played fiddle style. Thinking the tone would fit many of the fast paced, traditional bluegrass compositions out there. Potential for amplification as well, with an external pick-up.
The musician in me is wondering if a traditional, or customized bow was used. Often, with violin, the bow contributes to the sound of the instrument.
Sorry for rambling, but this musician had to comment on a lapidary web site about musical things, lol.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 5, 2018 19:06:13 GMT -5
Quite amazing. I play dulcimer best, Appalachian style, either on lap or with a strap. Either use my fingers, a flat pick, or vintage horse hair bow. Have played guitar some, mostly rhythm. Mandolin and violin as well. The concept of a stone instrument intrigues me. The tone is very unique. Not rich and warm, like wooden instruments, but more crisp and sharp (not sharp as opposed to flat, but sharp as in no undertones, as with wood instruments). The sound of this instrument has a place in many compositions. I would love to hear it played fiddle style. Thinking the tone would fit many of the fast paced, traditional bluegrass compositions out there. Potential for amplification as well, with an external pick-up. The musician in me is wondering if a traditional, or customized bow was used. Often, with violin, the bow contributes to the sound of the instrument. Sorry for rambling, but this musician had to comment on a lapidary web site about musical things, lol. I cant play worth crap, but I appreciate all music. I was wondering how it would sound like if Lindsey Sterling played it or yeah bluegrass style would be interesting to hear, like Aubrey Haynie. I did hear the sharpness in it, but then the piece she was playing might of been the reason for it.
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Post by fernwood on Jan 5, 2018 19:29:00 GMT -5
I want to hear more of various styles, as I love the overall sound.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 5, 2018 20:58:07 GMT -5
I'm not sure I care how it sounds..... it's beautiful just to look at.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 22:49:29 GMT -5
I'm not sure I care how it sounds..... it's beautiful just to look at. One of the world's most complicated and large cabochons. |
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Post by fernwood on Jan 6, 2018 15:48:34 GMT -5
Some wire wrapping involved as well.
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