Psaltery

Have you ever wanted to play the psaltery or thought about playing one? Ever seen the instrument before somewhere but wondered what it was? Well, now you finally have a name to go along with its unique stringed design! Whichever way you discovered the instrument, the following articles aim to teach you a little bit about this instrument and more! What is a Psaltery? It’s a distinctive stringed instrument belonging to the zither family. It has ancient origins, with an older archaic name for it being the sawtry. It was first used in Ancient Greece often for bardic, religious, or theatrical occasions. During that time, it was usually known as the psalterion. It’s made from high-quality wood and other materials. Like many string instruments, the psaltery is not usually very heavy. Psalteries are frequently played in a comfortable sitting position with the instrument on your lap. There are also many examples of playing the psaltery in an upright position in an upright style as well. Ultimately it depends upon your preferences and play style! The psaltery, once you begin to learn it, is very welcoming to musicians looking to experiment. It has a diverse range of sounds, many of which it shares with its cousins. Other instruments similar to the psaltery include the harp, the zither, the dulcimer, and the harpsichord.