dear all,

i just joined your gurdy forum and want to quickly introduce myself. i
started playing the hurdy gurdy 10 years ago. i have been through a
few models and have settled with a gotchy renaissance for the moment.
i am quite an amateur for my main instruments have been recorders and
french shepherds pipes. i live in aberdeen with my young and still
small family. originally i am from leipzig, germany. i´m really
looking forward to find my way round this forum (i am hopeless with
everything computer related, so i will be slow to start with) and to
really get some insights into the british gurdy-culture.

thank you for now,

elisabeth

Hi Mike,
Plenty of events and festivals over here in Scotland, but not many, if
any, are HG orientated. I usually just invade the folk sessions and
festivals lolll
regards
Robin





  In HurdyGurdyForum@..., "mikepas45" <mikepas45@...> wrote:
>
> My name is Mike Pasternak and I have been playing HG for about three
> years. I have a Tissier made HG from the Jenzat Pajot workshop. I am
> an old Weegie folkie living in Vaud, Switzerland and would like to
> link up to find out about some Scottish Hg events/courses. I have been
> playing mainly French dance music (bourée etc) as my teacher is Swiss.
> Looking forward to reading mails and making contacts.
>

----- Original Message -----

From: JULIE BARKER

To: HurdyGurdyForum@...

Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:17 AM

Subject: Re: [HurdyGurdyForum] New member

Hello Mike I am in South-East England. Philip Philip G Martin aka Drohne www.drohne.co.uk --- On Thu, 30/10/08, Mike Pasternak <mikepas45@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: From: Mike Pasternak <mikepas45@yahoo.co.uk> Subject: Re: [HurdyGurdyForum] New member To: HurdyGurdyForum@yahoogroups.co.uk Date: Thursday, 30 October, 2008, 11:13 AM Hi Philip, Good to make contact. I am a very slow learner with Marcel Karlen (learning the HG has only the vaguest relationship to banjo or mandolin!) whom I am sure you have come in contact with . We have a lesson, a long chat and a couple of Alsace beers ever few weeks. He renovated my gurdy which was in a sorry state but is now looking and sounding fantastic. I love the full tone. A Pimpard mmmm. A couple of years ago my son and I went to Jenzat for the Festivielle and we had a fantastic weekend - pity we have not seen it advertised again since then. Where are you based? Best wishes  Mike From: JULIE BARKER <drohne@btinternet. com> To: HurdyGurdyForum@ yahoogroups. co.uk Sent: Thursday, 30 October, 2008 11:32:13 Subject: Re: [HurdyGurdyForum] New member Hello Mike Nice to hear from a fellow Jenzat gurdy owner [I have a Pimpard]. You say your teacher is Swiss, who is it? I know some very good Swiss players. Philip G Martin aka Drohne www.drohne.co. uk --- On Thu, 30/10/08, mikepas45 <mikepas45@yahoo. co.uk> wrote: From: mikepas45 <mikepas45@yahoo. co.uk> Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] New member To: HurdyGurdyForum@ yahoogroups. co.uk Date: Thursday, 30 October, 2008, 8:49 AM My name is Mike Pasternak and I have been playing HG for about three years. I have a Tissier made HG from the Jenzat Pajot workshop. I am an old Weegie folkie living in Vaud, Switzerland and would like to link up to find out about some Scottish Hg events/courses. I have been playing mainly French dance music (bourée etc) as my teacher is Swiss. Looking forward to reading mails and making contacts.

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My name is Mike Pasternak and I have been playing HG for about three
years. I have a Tissier made HG from the Jenzat Pajot workshop. I am
an old Weegie folkie living in Vaud, Switzerland and would like to
link up to find out about some Scottish Hg events/courses. I have been
playing mainly French dance music (bourée etc) as my teacher is Swiss.
Looking forward to reading mails and making contacts.

--- In HurdyGurdyForum@..., scott marshall
<the.maud@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Snozz, I use a 43 gut from NRI they recommend 38-43 thou strings
for that chanterelle Best wishes
> Scott
>
Thanks Scott

What do you use for the other string?

--- In HurdyGurdyForum@..., "snozz_pipes" <snozz@...> wrote:
>
> What strings do people use on their D gurdy?
>
> My Low D has started to split (it's Gut) and just wondered what people
> had found the best strings to be before replacing them.
>
> I have a Gotschy Phoenix gurdy if that helps.
>
> Thanks
> Snozz
>
I'm after info on Chanterelle strings by the way - I forgot to add
this into my original post!

What strings do people use on their D gurdy?

My Low D has started to split (it's Gut) and just wondered what people
had found the best strings to be before replacing them.

I have a Gotschy Phoenix gurdy if that helps.

Thanks
Snozz

Hi All,

just come across this site with a lot of original gurdy music in pdf
format by the French player Eric Raillard.

Enjoy!

Steve


http://eric.raillard.free.fr/partos.php

They do look mad...does anyone have one in the UK?
Best wishes
Scott :-)

--- In HurdyGurdyForum@..., JULIE BARKER <drohne@...> wrote:
>
> I played one of these a couple of years ago. To coin a phrase, "It's
a hurdy-gurdy Jim but not as we know it".
> I greatly enjoyed playing it, it turned me into a one-man Pink Floyd
[circa Saucerful of Secrets]. Think chords as drones.
>
> Philip G Martin aka Drohne
> www.drohne.co.uk
>
> --- On Mon, 27/10/08, Steve Evans <brunfelsia@...> wrote:
>
> From: Steve Evans <brunfelsia@...>
> Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] New Luthier
> To: HurdyGurdyForum@...
> Date: Monday, 27 October, 2008, 11:49 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> came across this website featuring the work of Henri Renard.
>
> http://viellesrenar d.free.fr
>
> Does anyone know anything more about his revolutionary keyboard design,
> or indeed, what his vielles sound like. Prices seem very reasonable and
> designs seem ingenious.
>
> Steve
>

Hi All,

came across this website featuring the work of Henri Renard.

http://viellesrenard.free.fr

Does anyone know anything more about his revolutionary keyboard design,
or indeed, what his vielles sound like. Prices seem very reasonable and
designs seem ingenious.

Steve

Ok here is something that I have not seen before (maybe you out these
have..) but anyway I thought you would appreciate having a look!
the site link is below and you need to go and have a look at the
vielle section (go all the way down the page!)

Dr Thud - a myspace friend asked us about these instruments -(we
directed him here so he may be joining and asking for advice) and we
felt they were worty of sharing!

hope you find them interesting like we did!!
cheers
Clare

Link details:
http://berneluthier.fr/cordes.htm

Hi All,

Just in case anyone's placed an order with Ashworth's for a pickup, I
thought I'd better let people know that appear to have stopped trading.
It seems as though Alun Jones has sadly died and his wife's having some
trouble sorting out orders and dealing with what's left of the business
(including having to deal wtih those helpful people at PayPal). I
managed to get my pickup (it's excellent by the way), but I had to
contact Linda Ashwoth-Jones personally in order to ort out my order
(she was extremely helpful, given the circumstances). I'm aware that a
number of gurdy players have used Ashworths in the past, and that their
website still appears to be taking orders. However it may be best to
look for one elsewhere, or otherwise contact Linda direct.

If you leave her a message she promises to get back to you as soon as
possible.

John

I think I can see what Helen Barber's next present to herself might be!

www.thegreenmanpottery.com
www.myspace.com/green_man_pottery

From: JULIE BARKER

To: HurdyGurdyForum@...

Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 8:52 PM

Subject: Re: [HurdyGurdyForum] Something Bizarre in the gurdy world!

It's a hurdy-gurdy Jim but not as we know it. I have played one of these, they are ok, his stuff is well made; however, I don't see them ever replacing the real thing. Philip G Martin aka Drohne www.drohne.co.uk --- On Sat, 25/10/08, Clare from Metheglin <clareboots@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: From: Clare from Metheglin <clareboots@yahoo.co.uk> Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] Something Bizarre in the gurdy world! To: HurdyGurdyForum@yahoogroups.co.uk Date: Saturday, 25 October, 2008, 11:20 AM Dear All, have a look at this website... http://berneluthier .fr/cordes. htm you need to go to the vielles page and look all the way down to the bottom - I've never seen anything like them!! Fascinating! What do you think??? Clare xxxxxx

Dear All,
have a look at this website...
http://berneluthier.fr/cordes.htm

you need to go to the vielles page and look all the way down to the
bottom - I've never seen anything like them!!

Fascinating! What do you think???

Clare
xxxxxx

Clare Salaman also plays with SYM - who just played at pentrefest.
Clare
x

--- In HurdyGurdyForum@..., Andy Carter <AndyCarter@...>
wrote:
>
> Ah, good to see they're still touring - after seeing them July 2007,
this band is what got me into Hurdy Gurdy to start with!Andy Carter
Pennine West Yorkshire UK
>
> To: HurdyGurdyForum@...: drohne@...: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:37:28
+0000Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] Great band with gurdy and nykelharper
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This is only just on topic but a gurdy is involved so I think it
belongs on the list.
> Last night I went to one of the best gigs I have ever been to. The
Ian McMillan Orchestra with Clare Salamen on a Colson hurdy-gurdy.
Great music, great humour and a great vibe.
> Check-out their myspace. Their tour continues into next month.Philip
G Martin aka Drohnewww.drohne.co.uk www.myspace.com/philipgmartin ---
On Thu, 23/10/08, MARK VEEVERS <markveevers@...> wrote:
> From: MARK VEEVERS <markveevers@...>Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] Re:
ultra low D droneTo: HurdyGurdyForum@...: Thursday, 23 October, 2008,
9:10 PM
>
>
>
>
> Hello folks,
> I know this is a change in the thread and subject, but I am seaking
a spot of advice. I would like to try to get an extra low D drone
string fitted on my gurdy. Neil Brook has suggested that I try a Cello
'c' string. But having bought one it turns out that it is no thicker
than my current D drone, so presumably will sound D in the same
register. I used to have a gurdy that had a particularly low note D
drone on it and it gave the instrument a fabulous resonant low growl.
Can anyone advise as to what to get please?
> Regards Mark.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----From: MARK VEEVERS <markveevers@
btinternet. com>To: HurdyGurdyForum@ yahoogroups. co.ukSent:
Wednesday, 22 October, 2008 10:04:56 AMSubject: Re: [HurdyGurdyForum]
Instrument for sale
>
>
>
> Hello Steve,
> Do you have any pictures of this?
> Mark.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----From: sjttyler <sjttyler@yahoo. co.uk>To:
HurdyGurdyForum@ yahoogroups. co.ukSent: Sunday, 19 October, 2008
10:27:08 AMSubject: [HurdyGurdyForum] Instrument for sale
>
> A friend is selling a hurdy gurdy - Eaton double keyboard with lots
ofdecoration. Current price is £4200 for a new one with
minimaldecoration (three year waiting list).Is anyone interested?- Steve.
>

Hi Everyone
While we are on the subject of drones (see what I did there?)loll
could anyone tell me all the major and minor keys that go with a "D"
Drone? I'm sure there is a way to work it out besides trying them all
but my musical theory is not up to it.
regards
Robin




  In HurdyGurdyForum@..., "Neil Brook" <hurdygurdy@...>
wrote:
>
> I've been using Aricore Cello C for the low D drone and it was as
> good as  I could get. It is more of a sub-woofer than a real note .
> If you are feeling rich, you can try Pirastro Obligato cello C they
> are much louder and work a treat . Another solution would be to
> increase the sounding length by adding a small bridge ( taller than
> the original) further from the wheel. this can be temporary, resting
> on blutak or similar. The result is a tighter more responsive string
> for the same pitch and the longer bowing distance will enhance the
> bass frequencies. Of course it may not work at all !!!!
>
> Cheers
> --- In HurdyGurdyForum@..., Jon Redpath
> <penicuik05@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi I tried cello C as Neil suggested and it just did not work. I
> have since found that Aricore Cello D and G work quite nicely for
> the main drones, but I would not say that its exceptionally low.
> They are quite expensive but last about a year and yes they are
> thinner than the gut equivalent. The main problem with them is
> getting the cotton to adhere to start with, Neils sticky stuff is
> the answer for me.   JON
> >
> > --- On Thu, 23/10/08, MARK VEEVERS <markveevers@> wrote:
> > From: MARK VEEVERS <markveevers@>
> > Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] Re: ultra low D drone
> > To: HurdyGurdyForum@...
> > Date: Thursday, 23 October, 2008, 9:10 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >             Hello folks,
> > I know this is a change in the thread and subject, but I am
> seaking a spot of advice. I would like to try to get an extra low D
> drone string fitted on my gurdy. Neil Brook has suggested that I
> try a Cello 'c' string. But having bought one it turns out that it
> is no thicker than my current D drone, so presumably will sound D in
> the same register. I used to have a gurdy that had a particularly
> low note D drone on it and it gave the instrument a fabulous
> resonant low growl. Can anyone advise as to what to get please?
> > Regards Mark.Â
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: MARK VEEVERS <markveevers@ btinternet. com>
> > To: HurdyGurdyForum@ yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Sent: Wednesday, 22 October, 2008 10:04:56 AM
> > Subject: Re: [HurdyGurdyForum] Instrument for sale
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello Steve,
> > Do you have any pictures of this?
> > Mark.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: sjttyler <sjttyler@yahoo. co.uk>
> > To: HurdyGurdyForum@ yahoogroups. co.uk
> > Sent: Sunday, 19 October, 2008 10:27:08 AM
> > Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] Instrument for sale
> >
> >
> >
> > A friend is selling a hurdy gurdy - Eaton double keyboard with
> lots of
> > decoration. Current price is £4200 for a new one with minimal
> > decoration (three year waiting list).
> > Is anyone interested?
> > - Steve.
> >
>

I've been using Aricore Cello C for the low D drone and it was as
good as  I could get. It is more of a sub-woofer than a real note .
If you are feeling rich, you can try Pirastro Obligato cello C they
are much louder and work a treat . Another solution would be to
increase the sounding length by adding a small bridge ( taller than
the original) further from the wheel. this can be temporary, resting
on blutak or similar. The result is a tighter more responsive string
for the same pitch and the longer bowing distance will enhance the
bass frequencies. Of course it may not work at all !!!!

Cheers
--- In HurdyGurdyForum@..., Jon Redpath
<penicuik05@...> wrote:
>
> Hi I tried cello C as Neil suggested and it just did not work. I
have since found that Aricore Cello D and G work quite nicely for
the main drones, but I would not say that its exceptionally low.
They are quite expensive but last about a year and yes they are
thinner than the gut equivalent. The main problem with them is
getting the cotton to adhere to start with, Neils sticky stuff is
the answer for me.   JON
>
> --- On Thu, 23/10/08, MARK VEEVERS <markveevers@...> wrote:
> From: MARK VEEVERS <markveevers@...>
> Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] Re: ultra low D drone
> To: HurdyGurdyForum@...
> Date: Thursday, 23 October, 2008, 9:10 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>             Hello folks,
> I know this is a change in the thread and subject, but I am
seaking a spot of advice. I would like to try to get an extra low D
drone string fitted on my gurdy. Neil Brook has suggested that I
try a Cello 'c' string. But having bought one it turns out that it
is no thicker than my current D drone, so presumably will sound D in
the same register. I used to have a gurdy that had a particularly
low note D drone on it and it gave the instrument a fabulous
resonant low growl. Can anyone advise as to what to get please?
> Regards Mark. 
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: MARK VEEVERS <markveevers@ btinternet. com>
> To: HurdyGurdyForum@ yahoogroups. co.uk
> Sent: Wednesday, 22 October, 2008 10:04:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [HurdyGurdyForum] Instrument for sale
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello Steve,
> Do you have any pictures of this?
> Mark.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: sjttyler <sjttyler@yahoo. co.uk>
> To: HurdyGurdyForum@ yahoogroups. co.uk
> Sent: Sunday, 19 October, 2008 10:27:08 AM
> Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] Instrument for sale
>
>
>
> A friend is selling a hurdy gurdy - Eaton double keyboard with
lots of
> decoration. Current price is £4200 for a new one with minimal
> decoration (three year waiting list).
> Is anyone interested?
> - Steve.
>