Noting with a goose quill and picking with a gander quill
Jun 21, 2022 8:01:59 GMT -5
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Post by David Bennett on Jun 21, 2022 8:01:59 GMT -5
Just read an article from April 13, 1931 article from, Statesville Landmark, Pg. 5, Statesville, North Carolina.
GROUP OF BALLADS GIVEN AT MITCHELL
Prof. and Mrs. I.G. Greer Charm Their Audience from Beginning to End of Delightful Program.
[this is just a small part of the article that I espcially thought was interesting]
"The dulcimer is a very ancient instrument, of three strings. His instrument is a typical dulcimer. It is of walnut, or cherry, made by hand, having been made many years ago by an old man back in the mountains. It is played with goose quills. Mr. Greer remarking incidentally that he understood the best results were obtained in playing the dulcimer when it was "noted" with a goose quill and picked with a gander quill.""
I have no idea if my quills are goose or gander quills. Anyone here have or use both flavors?
GROUP OF BALLADS GIVEN AT MITCHELL
Prof. and Mrs. I.G. Greer Charm Their Audience from Beginning to End of Delightful Program.
[this is just a small part of the article that I espcially thought was interesting]
"The dulcimer is a very ancient instrument, of three strings. His instrument is a typical dulcimer. It is of walnut, or cherry, made by hand, having been made many years ago by an old man back in the mountains. It is played with goose quills. Mr. Greer remarking incidentally that he understood the best results were obtained in playing the dulcimer when it was "noted" with a goose quill and picked with a gander quill.""
I have no idea if my quills are goose or gander quills. Anyone here have or use both flavors?
