Hurdy-Gurdy

Description: Hurdy-Gurdy Palmer, Susann Product Overview Palmer, Susann. The Hurdy-Gurdy. Newton Abbot/North Pomfret, Vt., David & Charles, c1980. 24 cm. Frontispiece - photograph, 256 pages with numerous fantastic illustrations. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Includes for example the following Introducing the Hurdy - Gurdy and its History / Detailed Description / Different forms of the Hurdy-Gurdy / Strings and Tuning / Related instruments / Names and Etymology / 12th century and earlier / 13th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century / Playing the Hurdy-Gurdy / Playing Position / Using the Drones / Application of Cotton, Rosin and Lubricants / Adjustment of the Trompette / Playing the TRompette and Controlling the Wheel / Keyboard of the Hurdy-Gurdy and Notes Corresponding to the Keys / 18th and 19th century French Hurdy-Gurdy Makers / Museums or Collections with Hurdy-Gurdies / Music Suitable for Playing on the Hurdy-Gurdy / Method Books and Schools for Playing the Hurdy-Gurdy / Records with Hurdy-Gurdy Music / Easy Tunes to Practice / etc. etc. The hurdy-gurdy is a stringed instrument that produces sound by a hand crank-turned, rosined wheel rubbing against the strings. The wheel functions much like a violin bow, and single notes played on the instrument sound similar to those of a violin. Melodies are played on a keyboard that presses tangents—small wedges, typically made of wood—against one or more of the strings to change their pitch. Like most other acoustic stringed instruments, it has a sound board and hollow cavity to make the vibration of the strings audible. Most hurdy-gurdies have multiple drone strings, which give a constant pitch accompaniment to the melody, resulting in a sound similar to that of bagpipes. For this reason, the hurdy-gurdy is often used interchangeably or along with bagpipes.. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ David & Charles; First Edition (January 1, 1980) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0715378880 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 85 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.58 pounds Best Sellers Rank: #6,123,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #162,106 in Music (Books) #162,106 in Music (Books) Customer Reviews: 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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