What are these instruments?
What are these instruments? If you answered Hog Fiddle, Lap Dulcimer, Music Box, Mountain Zither, or Harmony Box you'd be right. But the most common name is the Appalachian Dulcimer…
Zithers. Zithers. Zithers.
A zither can be a variety of instruments having multiple strings stretched across a thin, flat body. That body or soundboard has a soundhole or opening that resonates and projects…
A Brief History of the Bodhrán
The bodhrán - content contribution from the enigmatic artist, musician, writer, photographer, and activist... Scott MX Turner. @scottmxturner The bodhrán (pronounced "bow-rahn", "boh-rahn" or "boo-rahn," depending on the region of…
Violin Design and Mechanics Unchanged with Time
The basic design of a violin dates back to 16th century Italy, and has remained essentially unchanged for centuries. The body or corpus is a top and back that are…