Tuning a Kantele with the "Tune My String" App

This is an electric kantele tuned A B C# D E F# G A B C# D

strings were not long fitted and you can see me tugging the srting to help ease them in, usually after a few days they stabilise very nicely. IOS app for iPhone or iPad, "Tune my string" https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tune-my... gStrings on android will work in a similar way, "gStrings" https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... iPhone image: Image by svstudioart on Freepik see my electric Kantele pages for more info https://www.michaeljking.com

Plans for this instrument and others: https://payhip.com/lyreshop direct link for this one: https://payhip.com/b/iGSoa Etsy for Instruments and other accessories: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thelyreshop Latest work at Instagram:   / stringdidj   website: https://www.michaeljking.com Blog https://michaeljking.blogspot.com/ Twitter   / michaeljking   #tuner #musicapps #zither #musicalinstrument #kantele

Stick Dulcimer Making Course,

The Stick Dulcimer Making Book with full sized plans and course notes, available for sale on Amazon, https://mybook.to/stick-dulcimer-book available as a standard paperback or hardcover version: The book leads you through the Stick Dulcimer making course with all the updates included, chapter by chapter, focusing on simple luthier tips and techniques. The QR codes in the book help guide you with the making process, as well as linking to new contents and useful older videos. (They are scannable by almost any smartphone, and older ones with a free QR reader app). The methods in the course could apply to many other kinds of string instrument. I have spent the last two years working on this, updating my processes, filming extra content, and many months of formatting and editing. The book has plenty of content to explore, for players, as well as makers. I really hope for the book helps you on your creative journey! If you have questions, please let me know! Michael J King #stickdulcimer #dulcimer #Appalachian #luthier Download edition/book/plans for Stick Dulcimer: https://payhip.com/lyreshopFull Stick Dulcimer making course on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6E70E85773B6A204

Luthier Plate Joining Jig:

I have had this jig in use for many years but never filmed. Cherry wood Psaltery back, planed and ready to glue. The jig is a very simple construction with battens, ladder rungs and wedges, more battens and bias tape and string, steel eyes, and tied on to small boat cleats.

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:

https://www.instagram.com/stringdidj

Website: https://www.michaeljking.com

Three plans included with this latest download,

https://payhip.com/b/Lv2Tp

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!"

universal links:

New book link:

https://mybook.to/tdal-one-year

Links for all my productivity series:

https://linktr.ee/thedailyactionlist

#atomichabits #slowproductivity #todolist #ivylee #ivyleemethod #checklist #timemanagement #shedule #oneyear #oneyearchallenge

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

Plans for Stick Dulcimer: https://payhip.com/lyreshop

Book edition of notes and plans available soon

Full Stick Dulcimer making course on YouTube:

   • Stick Dulcimer Making Course  

Etsy for Instruments, plans and accessories:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Thelyreshop

Latest work at Instagram:   / stringdidj  

website: https://www.michaeljking.com

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."