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Does anyone have a Balalaika?

Started by Jeff, February 21, 2018, 01:54:03 PM

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Percy

Quote from: Jeff on February 28, 2018, 02:39:55 PM
Well, after a few minutes of messing with it here and there, I can get a tune out of it. I've not tried to much cord progression, just trying to get the note layout down. Still pretty shaky on That!

A couple of days of learning the Balalaika - YouTube
Allrighty!!! Nice tone! And you have the ear to find non dissonant notes. You'll be changin your name to Razzputin in no time 
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Jeff

I'm really taking a liking to this instrument, although I may have to upgrade some day as this one is pretty flimsy of construction. Quite the weak neck and very hard to keep in tune.

I've made a break through!  I think at times I am now playing more right notes than wrong notes! :) smiley_guitarist
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blackfoot griz

You're off to a great start. Do you think that suede has a deadening effect on the sound?  Is there supposed to be a bridge there instead?  Thanks for sharing, until now, I didn't know balalaikas existed.

POSTON WIDEHEAD

Maybe one of the guitar builders can make you a new one.  :)
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Jeff

That would be cool, cept they probably would want this one for a pattern and I won't give it up. :D  I'm constantly picking it up. :)  Maybe its a collusion thing. ;)
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POSTON WIDEHEAD

Quote from: Jeff on March 22, 2018, 06:08:48 PM
That would be cool, cept they probably would want this one for a pattern and I won't give it up. :D  I'm constantly picking it up. :)  Maybe its a collusion thing. ;)
Have you looked to see if there is a set of plans for that Banjo, guitar, fiddle, ukulele 
uh..... your instrument?
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Jeff

I was going to do a short video of my progression, but Harley keeps dropping the camera, and I go brain dead.
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Jeff

Still trying to figure it out. Thumbs play a big roll in playing this thing.

Still trying to figure out the Balalaika. - YouTube
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sandhills

Sure sounds to me like you're getting it figured out pretty darn fast!  :)

Darrel

Jeff, I can see where Alexey picked up his skills! :D

Sound good!
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Jeff

Been awhile since I've posted any updates on trying to teach myself how to play the Balalaika. Watch at your own peril.

Practicing the Balalaika. - YouTube
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Darrel

1992 LT40HD

If I don't pick myself up by my own bootstraps, nobody else will.

Jeff

Just call me the midget doctor.
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Commercial circle sawmill sawyer in a past life for 25yrs.
Ezekiel 22:30

Hilltop366


Magicman

And here is to your health also.  ;D
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Hilltop366

Thanks :D

I just thought that song needed a little Russian cheer at the end. ;D

Darrel

1992 LT40HD

If I don't pick myself up by my own bootstraps, nobody else will.

Percy

I read this comment that applies here(modified somewhat for this application) , on a music forum I frequent. 

A 93 year old balalaika player was asked how much he practises....He replied "About 2 hours a day." He then was  asked "At your age, why do you practise so much?"  He replied..."I think Im making progress"  ;D


Also, playing/practising any musical instrument involves interaction between hearing, physical movement(fretting etc),emotional response(liking/disliking what you hear/create),memory functions among a bunch of other stuff that gives the brain a serious workout and helps with things like slowing/stopping dementia etc. The experts say, when you play a musical instrument, your brain neuron pathways light up like a Christmas tree. Keep at it Jeff. The progress is evident in the videos..



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Magicman

Jeff has made much progress since February.  thumbs-up
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Jeff

Just call me the midget doctor.
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Darrel

As my grandma used to say, that music is quite listenable. 👍
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If I don't pick myself up by my own bootstraps, nobody else will.

Jeff

I wish it was a better instrument. It really is quite shoddy.  Won't hold in tune for a whole song, tone is different for each string. Not something you can even find in the states.
Just call me the midget doctor.
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Commercial circle sawmill sawyer in a past life for 25yrs.
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sandhills

Well it sounds good to me :).  I work with a young man that plays bass in a local band, mostly old/good country-red dirt music, I think you could fit right in ;)

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