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A virtual meeting place for bassists using the slap technique of many root music styles. Includes information about the technique, member list and links.
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The Doghouse Slappers Society ...Informational page discusses the set-up of the instrument and how it is played.
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Chris Peterson Hammered Dulcimer The hammered dulcimer is a musical instrument consisting of a trapezoid wooden box with strings stretched over bridges sitting atop the soundboard. It's played by hitting the strings with small wooden hammers. The sound is enchanting, and seems to be...Magazine articles from the print edition of Strings magazine with advice for young musicians about degree courses and scholarship awards.
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All Things Strings: All Things Strings for: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass Batiashvili finds the meaning of life in the works of the masters. Bows on a Budget Student? Just living frugally? Here are some tips on finding a good, affordable violin bow. Plugging In A cadre of rock-orchestra players is changing...Origin and history of the rebec, construction, playing, tuning, bibliography, and many illustrations.
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THE REBEC PAGE Since originally writing this page, I've gotten a lot of nice feedback, and have done a bit to the actual instrument. I have been quite impressed with the number of people who actually have attempted to create their own instruments,...A mandolin lesson for the beginner, covering how to tune, pick, and learn to play a few tunes.
http://www.nativeground.com/mandolesson1.asp
FAQ, harp tips, lists of recordings, lessons, links, and webrings.
http://www.celticharper.com/index.html
Detailed instructions on setting up a banjo.
http://www.banjowizard.com/
Describes the process of making a saxon lyre. Includes photos and project diary.
http://www.geocities.com/scalaska1/lyre1.html
Resources for beginning banjo players including play-along music files and chord charts for dozens of songs.
http://www.jbott.com/