@JBRakoff no it sounds like european medieval stringed instruments, like the psalterion for example. this is a middle aged kind of play (and a good style, thank you rubbish!)
during middle age major scales and minor scales have existed but not in our way of thinking. there were only modes like others, sometimes not well tempered. Japanese modes don't sound like this.
Actually I think it is the clavicybalum that predates both by 50-100 some odd years. Look up Arnault Zwolle for a reference. The extant clavicytherium--the one this one is loosely based on, showcased in the Royal College of Music has some paper on the underside of the body which has a date of 1490, but it could ultimately be earlier than that, or later than that.
Fantastic! What a nice job. Those fishing lines sound pretty good.
I am nearing completion of a 4" X 13", 12 note clavichord built from scrap. I hope to post it soon. With only a 12 note compass it is of very limited utility, but my main goal was to get it to do what a clavichord should. That will be victory enough for me, on this, my first build.
I've never heard of this instrument before. I'm guessing it predates the clavichord? It seems to be a simpler design than any other keyboard stringed instrument I know of.
@rubbishtunes You are right. The clavichord probably predates the harpsichord probably a good 100 years or so. Great job on the instrument BTW....and an excellent lesson on what can be done with materials other people consider to be "junk"!
Very nice craftsmenship...I like the folksy look/sound - and one string per note in my opinion sounds quite good. I'm honestly not a harpsichord fan, but yours really provoked my interest. I like how you corrected the pronunciation of 'pawd-wak' to 'pa-duke' (paduak) - it's ok, I did the same thing ;]
This is really awesome. The sound of it is so unique, I am already imagining how it could be implemented into songs.
Gusalagupagoo 2 weeks ago
a watchyamacallet?
sammybtx 3 months ago
You're a hero, dude!
falaqdad15 3 months ago
hey, do you mind if i can use your mechanism for my own project? i would really love to try make one of these. its awesome.
teaguen8879 3 months ago
it sounds japanese
JBRakoff 4 months ago
@JBRakoff no it sounds like european medieval stringed instruments, like the psalterion for example. this is a middle aged kind of play (and a good style, thank you rubbish!)
during middle age major scales and minor scales have existed but not in our way of thinking. there were only modes like others, sometimes not well tempered. Japanese modes don't sound like this.
ketdugraal 4 months ago
Equal temp...I know-boring.:-)
rubbishtunes 4 months ago
@rubbishtunes Oh, must have just been out of tune then, XD... That's ok.
kratanuva725 4 months ago
@rubbishtunes I want one.
pinchosalcarbon 3 weeks ago
Mmm, those are some spicy notes you've got going on there at around 1:39. What temperament is it?
kratanuva725 4 months ago
That's a very good use of materials. My hat is off to you sir!
stoker20 5 months ago
Actually I think it is the clavicybalum that predates both by 50-100 some odd years. Look up Arnault Zwolle for a reference. The extant clavicytherium--the one this one is loosely based on, showcased in the Royal College of Music has some paper on the underside of the body which has a date of 1490, but it could ultimately be earlier than that, or later than that.
rubbishtunes 5 months ago
The clavicytherium predates the clavichord and the harpsichord. it was most posibly invented in the 14th century.
MrAnonymusIV 5 months ago
Wow! You are absolutely very talented to be able to make THAT with your own little hands!
I´d love to have one too!
vegeboyx 7 months ago
I could make you one for a price. Email me at rubbishtunes@yahoo.com.
rubbishtunes 8 months ago
This is wonderfully creative. Thank you for your attention to authenticity with a lot of creativity and ingenuity. Great instrument!
muhrvis 11 months ago
I sneezed when you said fishing line
Askelairlines747 11 months ago
beautiful sound and look
dronespace 11 months ago
WOW...BEAUTIFUL!
Did you build the instrument?
How much would one of those cost?
Rykhart 1 year ago
Padouk is pronounced "PAH-duck."
Envergure 1 year ago
Fantastic! What a nice job. Those fishing lines sound pretty good.
I am nearing completion of a 4" X 13", 12 note clavichord built from scrap. I hope to post it soon. With only a 12 note compass it is of very limited utility, but my main goal was to get it to do what a clavichord should. That will be victory enough for me, on this, my first build.
Again. Excellent job! Thanks for sharing.
mercoid 1 year ago
oh my lordy lord AAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! YOU ARE FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!! I AM LIKE SO BUILDING ONE LIKE THAT ( after i learn woodwork(sigh) )
jackispacki 1 year ago
THAT. IS. SO. SICK. omg that's awesome.
williestratton 1 year ago
Can you please add a video description above, telling a bit about this instrument? I have never heard of it before.
dbadagna 1 year ago
Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1499!
hallsf 1 year ago 18
Did you build it with a kit or with plans? I would love to build one. I have built several harps and would love to have one of these. It is too cool.
ChucklesKeys 1 year ago
I'm impressed! Did you build it from a kit or plans? I would love to build one.
ChucklesKeys 1 year ago
Teach me how to make these!! please. :D
RequiemSoup 1 year ago
I've never heard of this instrument before. I'm guessing it predates the clavichord? It seems to be a simpler design than any other keyboard stringed instrument I know of.
kittyprydekissme 1 year ago
@kittyprydekissme i'm guessing not, but certainly a worth while looking into it
rubbishtunes 1 year ago
@rubbishtunes You are right. The clavichord probably predates the harpsichord probably a good 100 years or so. Great job on the instrument BTW....and an excellent lesson on what can be done with materials other people consider to be "junk"!
ceadachrua 1 year ago
Dude, you are just amazing!!! Your creativity is off the scale! I'm impressed and inspired.
edward5389 2 years ago
Very nice craftsmenship...I like the folksy look/sound - and one string per note in my opinion sounds quite good. I'm honestly not a harpsichord fan, but yours really provoked my interest. I like how you corrected the pronunciation of 'pawd-wak' to 'pa-duke' (paduak) - it's ok, I did the same thing ;]
yermyahu 2 years ago
@yermyahu
It's spelled padauk, not paduak.
dbadagna 1 year ago
Yay! How much would you estimate for one like yours?
MoonflowerMeds 2 years ago
It goes from 40 pound test to 20.
rubbishtunes 2 years ago
That's a cool instrument! Are the strings all the same gauge? Also, where did you get your sitar?
darkane9 2 years ago
Holy shit, this is awesome, do you sell them?
MoonflowerMeds 2 years ago 4
Thanks. Certainly-I could make you one for a price.
rubbishtunes 2 years ago