7 String Lyre Making: Chamfering the inner edges

This video follows the pdf guide in my 7 String Lyre making Download, Download includes PDF plans information to build plus extras. see link https://payhip.com/b/Lv2Tp

Etsy Shop for Instruments strings and other accessories: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thelyreshop To let the soundboard vibrate more while maintaining structural stability, we thicken and angle the area at the bottom. We also add a foot to the bottom of the playing area for structural reasons, following the Trossingen lyre as a guide. More videos will follow, feel free to leave comments or questions on the video or email me for more information. Latest work at Instagram:

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7 String Hybrid Viking/Kravik model in A C DE F G A tuning 6 String Viking in A, B or C tuning depending on strings 7 String travel lyre, sized to fit in carry-on luggage on Ryan Air! (note I have widened the latest design to have more soundbox size) I am still taking orders for 7 string models for 2025 though my order book is full at present for any custom models, working my way through orders one at a time, message me for details on availability or if you have any questions Always follow safe practices while working with tools. What is safe for one woodworker under certain conditions may not be safe for others in different circumstances. Readers should undertake the use of materials and methods as shown in these pages after evaluation, and at their own risk.

Ivy Lee Method To-Do List Book, One Year for productivity

New book in the Daily Action List series, book available on Amazon worldwide.

This book is the prequel to my acclaimed Daily Action List series, bringing everything back to basics and full circle. In this comprehensive guide, you'll find a streamlined approach to tackling your daily tasks using the powerful and time-tested Ivy Lee Method. For an entire year, this book will be your companion, helping you maintain focus and achieve your goals with unparalleled clarity and efficiency.

One year of To-Do lists using the Ivy Lee method, pocketable 5"x8" format.

"The Ivy Lee method is powerful in its simplicity, each day, write six things to do, listing them in priority, crossing off tasks as you complete them. Prior to ending the day, take a moment to plan for tomorrow and transfer any incomplete tasks onto the new list. arrowing down the focus each day and implementing it is all in your hands!"

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Stick Dulcimer making part 2.1 laminating the sides (2024)

Update to the 2010 video series demonstrating the side lamination techniques, plans for the side jig is in the updated plans download and the Printed edition of the Stick Dulcimer making Book, available soon. I am always trying to improve, simplifying and refining, the new plans and notes its been over 20 years of making these now.

My Stick Dulcimer Blank tab book with one tune as an example is already available to purchase: https://www.azonlinks.com/gb/view/B0CPYNW2FY

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Book edition of notes and plans available soon

Full Stick Dulcimer making course on YouTube:

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Disclaimer: Always follow safe practices while working with tools. What is safe for one woodworker under certain conditions may not be safe for others in different circumstances. Viewers should undertake the use of materials and methods as shown in these videos after evaluation, and at their own risk.

Came across a wonderful documentary.

BRAGOD - The Lost Music of Wales

from the video description:

"The film portrays the creative process of Robert Evans and Mary-Anne Roberts in their search for the lost music of Wales. It shows their efforts and strategies to recreate medieval bardic music as it was played in Wales. The duo BRAGOD digs deep to reimagine the sound-world and melodies with crwth, lyre and voice."

Staff Notation and Tab books for Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele and Dulcimer

Staff Notation and Tab books for Guitar, 

Mandolin, Ukulele and Dulcimer

Staff Notation/Tab books available from amazon direct links Appalachian Dulcimer: https://pge.me/app-dc Mandolin: https://pge.me/mando Classical Guitar: https://pge.me/classic Ukulele: https://pge.me/Ukulele Stick Dulcimer: https://pge.me/StickD Author page for all my books: Amazon.com: https://tinyurl.com/3ay2348v

Daily Action List: free pdf guide available/discount on book offer

The Daily Action List book series

This is a planning system I have been using for some time, to-do list and schedule combination. Had this book printed for my use mostly, but others might find it useful as well, ;-)

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pocket size 5x8" paperback as shown,  available until the end of the year at near cost price of £4.99/$5.99

6x9" paperback and Hardback editions are also available.

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Creative Commons music used for this video:

Audio recording of Adagio, BWV 974, transcribed by Johann Sebastian Bach from the 2nd movement of an oboe concerto by Alessandro Marcello, performed by Constantin Stephan. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oboe_Concerto_(Marcello)

Nostalgia: tune from 1983 in e minor by Michael J King

This tune is 40 years old this year, created in 1983, improvised and recorded on cassette a few months after learning to play the guitar at a club at school. My friend Roland played the chords on the original, and I did the melody. (it has a flavour of Nights in White Satin and House of the rising sun crossed with Spanish guitar music which says a lot about the music we were listening to) This is my solo version of the tune. Forgive my fingerpicking and timing, very rusty! The original version on cassette had sounds of the playground in the background and takes me back to that moment each time I listen or play this tune, a tune of sadness, friendship and nostalgia. I think we performed this once or twice at school and in a talent show as part of a group of tunes. This tune represents a time when I wasn’t enjoying school but learning the guitar meant Io could hide away in the Music room in between lessons and use the instruments and recording tools. I have played this tune by ear a few times a year when I pick up the guitar, although there have been years when I didn't play the guitar. Thanks across time and space to my music teacher, (Miss Thomas), Kelmscott high school and to Roland, the co-creator of course! Latest work at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stringdidj/

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