This video shows how to tune & use the upper drone drone strings of your new Altarwind Hurdy Gurdy! Instrument pictured is our 6 string 'Moncur' model, but also applies to our other models, like the Merry Wood and Aquitaine hurdy gurdy.
Materials covered:
-turning strings on & off
-checking the cotton alignment
-tuning the 'mouche' string (g drone)
-tuning the trompette string (higher 'c' drone, with the buzzing bridge)
-checking the alignment of the 'dog'
-very basic adjustment of the tourant (string tensioner) for the trompette
-drone capos
-trouble shooting weird sounds
Presented by George Leverett of Altarwind Music
altarwind.com
29 июл 2024
