As deeply as I aspire to own a serious hurdy-gurdy someday, someday...
I *heart* my simple baby folk gurdy.
It's not super serious - but, then, neither am I - : )
Lara
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From: "Smishkewych, Wolodymyr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Hello all,
>
> I just wanted to say, all mentions of hurdy gurdies for sale are always
> appreciated--but I must take difference with the phrase 'not a serious
> instrument', simply because it is not a trompette- and chromaticism-equipped HG.
> I love a well played vielle a roue and its juicy coups-de-je-ne-sais-combien
> just as much as then next HG wingnut, but the seriousness of an instrument
> depends not upon what it has or doesn't have or if it says 'the north face' or
> brews coffee, but rather the artistry of the luthier/es and of the musicians
> caressing the keys. Many, many instruments are simple as a fishing pole yet can
> make the most wonderful music in the right hands. A magnificent r econst ruction
> of a 1-person organistrum won't play bourrées or coups de 17 and a beautiful
> vielle a roue by Hackmann & Hackmann won't sound right playing the tenor of a 3
> voice conductus. They're not meant to! (Interesting experiments
> notwithstanding...)
> Anyhow, no offense directed towards anyone, just my 2 centimos and a little
> awareness-raising, thas'all...
>
> Love & peace from back in Hoosierland,
> Vlad
>
>
>
> Wolodymyr J. Smishkewych
> Web and Photo Management Assistant
> Office of Marketing and Publicity
> Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> Sarah
> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 4:23 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [HG] Ebay listing
>
>
>
> There is a susato Kelischek Baladeer 3-string gurdy for sale on ebay with a
> reserve of 875 usd - a friend has contacted me about it
> - bearing in mind theres no trompette or semitone keys it can't be a serious
> instrument - bargepole or
> decent entry level - any opinions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] welcome
>
> Thanks
>
>
