Another Crazy Idea
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Another Crazy Idea
Wasn't quite sure where to post this message.
I had been contemplating about making a Crwth. I have on occasion made cigar box guitar and a wild and crazy idea recently came to me about making a Crwth using the cigar box implementation.
Due to the size and body shape, may have to use two boxes. There's a Cigar Box Guitar maker who made a Mountain Dulcimer using two box long ways. Rotating the boxes would give the basic shape for a Crwth body.
Here's the guy who made the Cigar Box Dulcimer: http://www.jagshouse.com/cbg_boxes.html
BTW - You should see some of Mack Hoovers "Reinstruments", a collection of rescued instruments and some have interesting parts like "No-stick Frying Pans".
I had been contemplating about making a Crwth. I have on occasion made cigar box guitar and a wild and crazy idea recently came to me about making a Crwth using the cigar box implementation.
Due to the size and body shape, may have to use two boxes. There's a Cigar Box Guitar maker who made a Mountain Dulcimer using two box long ways. Rotating the boxes would give the basic shape for a Crwth body.
Here's the guy who made the Cigar Box Dulcimer: http://www.jagshouse.com/cbg_boxes.html
BTW - You should see some of Mack Hoovers "Reinstruments", a collection of rescued instruments and some have interesting parts like "No-stick Frying Pans".
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Re: Another Crazy Idea
I'm sorry: a what?Daniel_Bingamon wrote:I had been contemplating about making a Crwth.
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Re: Another Crazy Idea
He said a Crwth. Pay attention, will ya!Congratulations wrote:I'm sorry: a what?Daniel_Bingamon wrote:I had been contemplating about making a Crwth.
Wikipedia says they're archaic. (Looks kinda' rectangular to me...)
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The Crwth is a Welsh lyre that is played with a bow. It has two strings that are drones and an unfretted fingerboard in the center. The strings are arranged flat, not arched like the violin.
Someone here on C&F had a signature line that said "The Crwth will set you free", so I wondered what a Crwth is and it does sound good enough to set you free.
Some samples:
http://www.fflach.co.uk/cms/fflachaudio/crwth/01.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZGzGlhr ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-qxRnYnQNM
http://tripatlas.com/Crwth
So that's the Crwth and nothing but the Crwth.
Someone here on C&F had a signature line that said "The Crwth will set you free", so I wondered what a Crwth is and it does sound good enough to set you free.
Some samples:
http://www.fflach.co.uk/cms/fflachaudio/crwth/01.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZGzGlhr ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-qxRnYnQNM
http://tripatlas.com/Crwth
So that's the Crwth and nothing but the Crwth.
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Damn. I forgot the fiddle.
Sounds like an interesting project, Daniel. Cigar-boxes are a useful resource. Sadly I don't see many of them here in my beardy guardian-reading, sandal-wearing, smokeless UK home.
If I had one (or two) I might be inclined to make a psaltery. Not one of those hogshead yokes that Weeks plays, but a wee one.
It's probably a good thing I don't have any. I can just hear what Mrs Bystander would say...
Sounds like an interesting project, Daniel. Cigar-boxes are a useful resource. Sadly I don't see many of them here in my beardy guardian-reading, sandal-wearing, smokeless UK home.
If I had one (or two) I might be inclined to make a psaltery. Not one of those hogshead yokes that Weeks plays, but a wee one.
It's probably a good thing I don't have any. I can just hear what Mrs Bystander would say...
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Re: Another Crazy Idea
Daniel, I say go for it.
how things resonate with chakras,
or what is interpreted as acupuncture points,
or what?
Or am I reading too weird stuff much into your question?
Are you looking for a discussion of the interplay between notes presented by the drones and achievable by the fingered strings as they relate to the pathways of Chi/prana through Meridians of Energy/Nadis theorized in the human body,Daniel_Bingamon wrote:Someone here on C&F had a signature line that said "The Crwth will set you free", so I wondered what a Crwth is and it does sound good enough to set you free.
how things resonate with chakras,
or what is interpreted as acupuncture points,
or what?
Or am I reading too weird stuff much into your question?
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I had the dubious pleasure of having one of them things under my chin once upon a time.Peter Laban wrote:Don't forget the fiddle
Ted Fureys house in Ballyfermot, way back then.
I was about fifeteen years old and he said to me..." I don't know whats worse..the shape of the thing or the way you're playing it"..
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I don't want to build something might destroy up the world, but the right sequence of notes might alter your perception of reality.hyldemoer wrote:Are you looking for a discussion of the interplay between notes presented by the drones and achievable by the fingered strings as they relate to the pathways of Chi/prana through Meridians of Energy/Nadis theorized in the human body,
how things resonate with chakras,
or what is interpreted as acupuncture points,
or what?
Or am I reading too weird stuff much into your question?
I just wanted to see how much is known about the instrument. There's plenty of stuff on the internet about it. Is there anyone here who has played one?
Re: Another Crazy Idea
At the tripatlas site there's a video where its explained to Rachel Barton Pine. I was hoping we'd get an opportunity of her giving it a try. http://tripatlas.com/videoplay/WNG_oNzziZADaniel_Bingamon wrote: There's plenty of stuff on the internet about it.
I've only heard her play (violin) once in person (when she was invited on stage at a Darol Anger concert) and it was an OMG! experience.
Don't I wish! Properly built it seems a thing one would study violin (with influences of East Indian music and Ayurvedics) for years before attempting.Daniel_Bingamon wrote:Is there anyone here who has played one?
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