Schlagwort: Instrument Making

For this Talharpa, I used cherry wood from local cultivation – specifically from the Bavarian Forest. Since it is a bit softer than oak wood, the sound is slightly softer and warmer. And instead of working with sheet metal this time, I used a pyrography pen and simple paint. Continue reading „Talharpa made from Cherrywood“ →

I like bands like Heilung, Wardruna, or Nytt Land – the primal sounds these musicians create with their wonderful, handcrafted instruments are, in my eyes, like keys to the soul. This, and the desire to create something lasting, were the reasons for me to start building instruments myself. Continue reading „Bass-Talharpa made of Oak and mongolian Horsehair“ →

The Kantele is an instrument from the zither family, as it is traditionally played in the Scandinavian region. In reference to the Nine Worlds of Germanic mythology, I have strung this particular piece with nine strings instead of the usual seven, but I’ve tuned them in the pentatonic style. Continue reading „Kantele from Cherry Wood“ →