Bowed psaltery Puns

Makers and sellers

• James Jones: from $200 for a 2-octave Soprano
• Spring Creek Psalteries: from $295
• Westman Instruments: from $250 for a 25-note, $109 for a 9-note for beginners
• Song of the Wood: from $200 for a 2-octave
• Cedar Creek Dulcimers: from $239
• Musicmakers: complete from $399, kits from $224.

Kits and building instructions

• Musicmakers: kits from $224.

Learning resources

• There are quite a wide variety of books of basic instruction for the bowed psaltery, available from Amazon or a wide variety of music booksellers. I'd leave it to you to google around, but if folks have particular favorites, by all means post them in the comments.

Taking a chance that there might be someone who might know something about this (random) topic:

Does anyone know of any store in Norway where it's possible to buy a mountain dulcimer; a bowed psaltery; a plucked psaltery; and/or a hammered dulcimer? I've been looking and looking online, and have found few or no options from Norwegian dealers. I've found one dealer - thorman.de - but they're shipping from Germany, and with the customs duties at 25%, it's a considerable added expense that might make purchasing abroad impractical.

Admittedly, kind of a random question for this sub, but no harm in trying :)

Bellum I

Aquilus “Bellum I” [2021]

Via Blood Music:

The impossible has become possible.

Aquilus returns.

The enigmatic, atmospheric metal band became one of the most whispered-about secrets in the metal scene, following the quiet release of their debut album “Griseus” in 2011.

A 2013 vinyl release rocketed the band into public consciousness, and “Griseus” slowly amassed a following of devoted fans, climbing its way to being voted #1 album of the decade on MetalStorm.

For eight years, an epic, sophomore masterwork was-in-the-making. So legendary, in fact, that fans hardly believe it exists.

The opus grew so furiously, the decision was ultimately made to split the work into two parts, culminating with the release of the first album – “Bellum I”.

“Bellum I” showcases the band's rare amalgam of authentic classical, European folk, and black metal influences, alongside Aquilus's unique multi-instrumentation and compositional complexity.

Metal influences, ranging from early Metallica to the early works of Solefald, Opeth, and Katatonia, combine with the classical romanticism of Rachmaninov and Chopin.

“Bellum I” also continues Aquilus's signature blend of acoustic elements with an assortment of acoustic guitars and pianos to violins, mandolas, fipple flutes, balalaika, gusli, and bowed psaltery – recalling the aurae and dexterity of emotive film composers Bernard Herrmann and Thomas Newman.

Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Aquilus's music is composed and produced by one person – Horace Rosenqvist – recorded in collaboration with session musicians. The amount of detail poured into each note is immeasurable. Years of dedication were undertaken to produce the finest works.

We believe “Bellum I” is a stunning tribute to perfection. A testament to the beauty and chaos of creation.

COVER ART: Julius von Klever

RELEASE DATE: December 3rd, 2021

TRACK LIST:

1. The Night Winds of Avila
2. Into Wooded Hollows
3. Eternal Unrest
4. Moon Isabelline
5. The Silent Passing
6. Embered Waters
7. Lucille's Gate
8. Empyreal Nightsky

[ taken from Blood Music's Facebook page ]

I don't want to step on anybody's toes here, but the amount of non-dad jokes here in this subreddit really annoys me. First of all, dad jokes CAN be NSFW, it clearly says so in the sub rules. Secondly, it doesn't automatically make it a dad joke if it's from a conversation between you and your child. Most importantly, the jokes that your CHILDREN tell YOU are not dad jokes. The point of a dad joke is that it's so cheesy only a dad who's trying to be funny would make such a joke. That's it. They are stupid plays on words, lame puns and so on. There has to be a clever pun or wordplay for it to be considered a dad joke.

Again, to all the fellow dads, I apologise if I'm sounding too harsh. But I just needed to get it off my chest.

Alot of great jokes get posted here! However just because you have a joke, doesn't mean it's a dad joke.

THIS IS NOT ABOUT NSFW, THIS IS ABOUT LONG JOKES, BLONDE JOKES, SEXUAL JOKES, KNOCK KNOCK JOKES, POLITICAL JOKES, ETC BEING POSTED IN A DAD JOKE SUB

Try telling these sexual jokes that get posted here, to your kid and see how your spouse likes it.. if that goes well, Try telling one of your friends kid about your sex life being like Coca cola, first it was normal, than light and now zero , and see if the parents are OK with you telling their kid the "dad joke"

I'm not even referencing the NSFW, I'm saying Dad jokes are corny, and sometimes painful, not sexual

So check out r/jokes for all types of jokes

r/unclejokes for dirty jokes

r/3amjokes for real weird and alot of OC

r/cleandadjokes If your really sick of seeing not dad jokes in r/dadjokes

Punchline !

Edit: this is not a post about NSFW , This is about jokes, knock knock jokes, blonde jokes, political jokes etc being posted in a dad joke sub

Edit 2: don't touch the thermostat

Do your worst!

They were cooked in Greece.

I'm surprised it hasn't decade.

Two muffins are in an oven, one muffin looks at the other and says "is it just me, or is it hot in here?"

Then the other muffin says "AHH, TALKING MUFFIN!!!"

Don't you know a good pun is its own reword?

Ants don’t even have the concept fathers, let alone a good dad joke. Keep r/ants out of my r/dadjokes.

But no, seriously. I understand rule 7 is great to have intelligent discussion, but sometimes it feels like 1 in 10 posts here is someone getting upset about the jokes on this sub. Let the mods deal with it, they regulate the sub.

For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.

I said "hey look, an escaPEA"

No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!

Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies 😂

It really does, I swear!

And now I’m cannelloni

Because she wanted to see the task manager.

And boy are my arms legs.

But that’s comparing apples to oranges

Heard they've been doing some shady business.

but then I remembered it was ground this morning.

Edit: Thank you guys for the awards, they're much nicer than the cardboard sleeve I've been using and reassures me that my jokes aren't stale

Edit 2: I have already been made aware that Men In Black 3 has told a version of this joke before. If the joke is not new to you, please enjoy any of the single origin puns in the comments

BamBOO!

They’re on standbi

A play on words.

My daughter, Chewbecca, not so much.

Pilot on me!!

Christopher Walken

Nothing, he was gladiator.

Makers and sellers

• James Jones: from $200 for a 2-octave Soprano
• Spring Creek Psalteries: from $295
• Westman Instruments: from $250 for a 25-note, $109 for a 9-note for beginners
• Song of the Wood: from $200 for a 2-octave
• Cedar Creek Dulcimers: from $239
• Musicmakers: complete from $399, kits from $224.

Kits and building instructions

• Musicmakers: kits from $224.

Learning resources

• There are quite a wide variety of books of basic instruction for the bowed psaltery, available from Amazon or a wide variety of music booksellers. I'd leave it to you to google around, but if folks have particular favorites, by all means post them in the comments.