Directory of Bowed Psaltery Resources

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The bowed psaltery is a stringed musical instrument that has been adapted to a triangular shape to facilitate bowing each string individually. (As opposed to the more traditional plucked psaltery.)

Resources in This Category

• A Psimple Psaltery

  http://www.apsimplepsaltery.com/
  Provides detailed instructions on how to make a bowed psaltery.

• Bowed Psaltery

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowed_psaltery
  Wikipedia article on the bowed psaltery. Includes history, a general description of the instrument, method of playing, and links.

• Opera Omnia Bowed Psalteries

  http://www.oriscus.com/dn/opera/psalt.htm
  Personal details and history of building bowed psalteries from retired luthier Dwight Newton.

• Ringing Strings Bowed Psalteries

  http://www.bowedpsaltery.com/
  Features playing tips, recordings, and instruments for sale. Private lessons are also available.

• Yahoo! Groups: Bowed Psaltery List

  http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/bowedpsaltery/
  Discussion group devoted to the bowed psaltery.

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• Home > Arts > Music > Instruments > Stringed > Dulcimer > Hammered
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