Tag: youtube
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Need to Sell Violoncello da Spalla Fast!
An Opportunity that is Too Good to Ignore Here is a great opportunity for you if you have been dragging your feet on commissioning a violoncello da spalla from a top luthier based in the US. That would be Southeastern US if you want to be specific; Northeast Georgia to be even more specific. I…
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Cool Instruments for Hep Cats Podcast: First episode to post week of March 19, 2023
Yeah, I know that I said that it would launch on March 17. What with some instrument completion deadlines and St. Patrick's Day stuff, it is going to be delayed by a few days. My bad! Stay tuned. Happy St. Patrick's Day 2023!
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Electro-mechanically Augmented Violin by Don Rickert (the Details)
EAAV-A, plus B+B+C “EAAV” is an acronym for Electro-mechanically Augmented Violin. “A” refers to version, in this case Version A. “B+B+C” stands for baritone, bass and contra-bass. An “Augmented” Musical Instrument Augmented musical instruments like EAAV-A, plus B+B+C are inspired by existing acoustic instruments, building upon their existing design, playing technique and performance practice, with…
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NEW YouTube Videos by Don Rickert Design (and Don Rickert Lutherie)
First, you might have noted that we are starting to use the name Don Rickert Design rather than Don Rickert Lutherie. The reason for this is that we are branching out from just designing and making stringed instruments. Lutherie only refers to the design, making, setup and repair of STRINGED instruments. We are also in…
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New Ska Version of a Famous Scottish Country Dance
We have lots to bring you up-to-date about, including our new experiment in the Trew Ska'ish project. We'll tell you all about it later, but for now, just enjoy our new medley (downloadable MP3) of the original Skye Collection version of Flowers of Edinburgh (on accordion…those strange chords are right out of the old manuscript…wish…
