New Page Update - Terms and Conditions

Just a heads up to a new page that I have recently added involving the terms and conditions of the material provided here on this blog. I have, and will post, much of my own work, whether pictures, sheet music, or sound clips. Having spent a great deal of time arranging these original sources of information to share freely, I feel that it is at least appropriate and modest to request that users of such materials please provide credit/citation to where it is due - in the cases of pictures, sheet music, and sound clips, to myself as the original author. Anything else that I have re-posted or shared from other sources I have cited and linked to the original source and author to the best of my abilities, and would hope you do the same as well. I have posted and shared these materials with hopes of contributing to the community of this instrument and related topics, and as such is free to use for personal use and references, but again if you do, or share with others (which I strongly encourage), to please credit the author of this blog and material. I am always willing to help and make suggestions, so any questions just comment or send me a message and I'd be more than happy to help!

New Page Added! Kantele Build Logs!

Just another update regarding a new page added to the blog! The Kantele Build Logs page, located at the top or in the bolded link provided, like some of my other previously published pages, is a way to organize and collect information and posts regarding build logs I have written. This will make it easier to find and look up information regarding either my pseudo-build logs or completed build logs for the kantele I have made so far. Like my other pages, I will update them when new material is added. Right now the page contains the pseudo-build logs of my kanteles #001, #002, #003, and #004, with the last being broken up into three parts. Kind of as a sneak peak for future work, I am currently compiling information for two additional and more complete build logs for two new kantele that I am working on. They will most likely be completed in the upcoming months, with complete information and details. These next two kanteles, #009 and #010 (I have to set aside working on #005 - #008 for now), are definitely unique builds, certainly different than my previous kanteles but still reflecting my own style of kantele making. Kantele #010 in particular is an uber-budget model, made from a free and very unlikely but challenging source of wood, while kantele #009 is a radically different and epic style kantele inspired from mythology and a desire to have a kantele with a more natural and raw construction while combining hand carved and shaped features. So browse around and enjoy, and check back for more updates!

New Page Added! Completed Kanteles!

Just a quick update on a new kantele page for the blog! The Completed Kanteles page, located at the top above or in the bolded link provided, is a page dedicated to my ever growing list of kanteles that I have completed. This page should make it easier to navigate to information regarding each of the completed kantele builds. As I build more kanteles in the future, I will continue to add and update the page. I definitely have some unique kanteles on the way I will be working on in the next coming months, with complete information and build logs, so stay tuned for updates! And if you haven't already viewed the completed kanteles, I encourage you to take a look! Enjoy!

Pseudo-Build Log of Kantele #004 - Part III

Welcome to the third and final part of this series of build logs for my kantele #004! The last two parts showed the basic construction and preparation of the frame of the kantele. This last portion includes a few shots of the finished frame and different angles of different features. From here on out, my future kantele build logs will try to include the entire and complete documented process for each kantele. Like the other posts, just hover your mouse over the picture for a description or click to enlarge.
 

                         

Extra Sources and Info:
 
1.) Pseudo-Build log of Kantele #004 - Part I

2.) Pseudo-Build log of Kantele #004 - Part II

3.) Completed Kantele #004 Info

Pseudo-Build Log of Kantele #004 - Part II

Welcome back to Part II of this kantele build log for kantele #004. The previous part showed a few of the beginning stages with the raw bubinga turning blanks and gluing of the sides. Below are more pictures showing the gluing and construction of the frame. Just hover your mouse over the pictures for a description or click to enlarge. Part III to come shortly, enjoy!

 

Extra Sources and Info:
 
1.) Pseudo-Build log of Kantele #004 - Part I

2.) Completed Kantele #004 Info

New Page Added! Kantele Resources!

I have just recently added a new page dedicated to kantele related resources. This page, either accessed at the top with the other pages or in the link below, includes links to many sites and sources, from groups, to general information, to kantele makers, to playing guides, sheet music and other kantele related blogs and research. There is definitely a lot of information available, and having it all in one place makes it easier (since it can be a bit difficult to find information on the kantele sometimes.) I encourage you to explore these additional sources, whether new or old, as much can be learned by many kantele enthusiasts, players, and makers out there. I will add more as I find more sources, but it should provide for a very good start for anyone interested in finding out more about many aspects of this instrument. And if anyone has suggestions for other sources that I may have missed then please send me a message or comment and I will add the suggested site!

Kantele Resources

Pseudo-Build Log of Kantele #002

Here is the second of my pseudo-build logs, with an overview of kantele #002. I didn't take as many pictures of the later processes again, but it should provide a little more reference for building frames for anyone interested in making their own. These kantele are again of my own style, one that I have developed myself, and are not traditional, but it should give some background on basic construction techniques for those who are interested. The thumbnails can be opened as larger pictures, and I am always more than happy to answer questions about kantele making, provide feedback, or suggestions if needed. Information on the completed kantele can be found in the link below.

Extra Sources and Info:

1.) Kantele #002 Info: http://oertheeternalstrings.blogspot.com/2014/11/kantele-002.html

2.) Suggested Sources of Wood for DIY Kantele: http://oertheeternalstrings.blogspot.com/2015/01/suggested-wood-sources-for-kantele-or.html