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Autoharp (center) by C.F. Zimmermann Co. in 1896–99; (left is a marxophone, right is a dolceola). Charles F. Zimmermann, a German immigrant in Philadelphia, was awarded a patent in 1882 for a “Harp” fitted with a mechanism that muted strings selectively during play. [3]
[*] Strings are tuned in unison, to any pitch convenient for vocalist. Nyckelharpa, standard 4 strings 4 courses + 12 resonating strings. C 3 • G 3 • C 4 • A 4. res.strings: G ♯ 3 A 3 B ♭ 3 B 3 C 4 C ♯ 4 D 4 E ♭ 4 E 4 F 4 F ♯ 4 G 4. Key-harp, Chromatic Nyckelharpa Sweden Number of sympathetic strings may vary. Nyckelharpa, tenor ...
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Often only the top and bottom gauges are given. In this case the top string is listed first, as in the .017-.095w string set for the baritone guitar. Wound strings are shown by the suffix w added to the gauge. For example, a wound string of 32 thou diameter may be called 32w or .032w depending on whether thou or inch measure is used in the article.
The Omnichord's most unique feature is the Sonic Strings strum plate, that allows the player to 'strum' arpeggios like a guitar. [13] Several later models of the Omnichord added MIDI compatibility, a greater selection of sounds for the Sonic Strings, vibrato , and chord memory, called Chord Computer.
A Guitaro is a brand of autoharp constructed to be held like a guitar. Oscar Schmidt-International, Inc. manufactured the Guitaro in the mid-1960s through the early 70s to take advantage of the guitar's popularity in the folk music revival of that era. (See Guitaro's US Patent #3,237,503, filed with the USPTO on June 17, 1963 and issued March 1 ...
Wooden pegs were used instead of metal ones in the medieval period. A sharp 1 ⁄ 2-inch (13 mm) ridge on both sides of the swarmandal stands a little apart from the nails on which the strings are tightened. This ridge functions as a bridge on both sides. The swarmandal is similar to the autoharp or zither in many respects.
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