Interesting! Very nice. So the MM hognose is tuned G-g with the F naturals (C major) like the little psaltery? Hmm. I have a hognose - was going to sell it but maybe I'll try this tuning. Have you played the hognose on your lap, and with the fingerpicks?
Yes, this is tuned an octave lower than the little psaltery. But you will need to change the strings on the hognosed psaltery if you want to use the different tuning. Fortunately, Music Makers now sells a set of strings for the G tuning: www.harpkit.com/hognose-psaltery-string-set.html Yes, there is no reason you can’t play the hognosed psaltery on your lap with picks. It is much easier to play that way. I play it on my forearms sort of as a historical curiosity (this is common in medieval artwork, but may not have been done in reality). You have to be very careful when playing on the forearms to not hurt yourself since your wrists can easily get into unnatural positions. I always encourage learning by putting the instrument in your lap. Honestly, it is probably good to just keep it there. I always put the psaltery in my lap for more complicated pieces.
@@elizabethkrause1500 Also, thanks for the tip re: the G tuning (or Cmaj, G-g) - makes sense, and for the link to the strings from MM in G. I noticed they are now tuning - and recommending we tune - to G.
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Interesting! Very nice. So the MM hognose is tuned G-g with the F naturals (C major) like the little psaltery? Hmm. I have a hognose - was going to sell it but maybe I'll try this tuning. Have you played the hognose on your lap, and with the fingerpicks?
Yes, this is tuned an octave lower than the little psaltery. But you will need to change the strings on the hognosed psaltery if you want to use the different tuning. Fortunately, Music Makers now sells a set of strings for the G tuning: www.harpkit.com/hognose-psaltery-string-set.html
Yes, there is no reason you can’t play the hognosed psaltery on your lap with picks. It is much easier to play that way. I play it on my forearms sort of as a historical curiosity (this is common in medieval artwork, but may not have been done in reality). You have to be very careful when playing on the forearms to not hurt yourself since your wrists can easily get into unnatural positions.
I always encourage learning by putting the instrument in your lap. Honestly, it is probably good to just keep it there. I always put the psaltery in my lap for more complicated pieces.
@@elizabethkrause1500 Thanks so much! I just dusted off my MM hognose psaltery - once again you've inspired me!
@@elizabethkrause1500 Also, thanks for the tip re: the G tuning (or Cmaj, G-g) - makes sense, and for the link to the strings from MM in G. I noticed they are now tuning - and recommending we tune - to G.