Behlen, Stinson R 1975-11-02
Mr. Behlen discusses the manufacturing and the playing of dulcimers.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Stinson R. Behlen
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: November 2, 1975
Location: Slaton, Texas
Interviewer: Byron A. Johnson
Length: 55 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Origins of dulcimer-making business,
History of dulcimers (1518-1975),
Germany,
First dulcimers,
Research,
Goals,
Work,
Philosophy,
Organization,
Prices,
Wood,
Custom-made instruments,
First dulcimer sold,
Travel requests,
Other American manufacturers,
Shapes of dulcimers,
Instrument makers in Texas,
Time involved,
Amplifiers used,
Strings,
Uses of dulcimers
Tape 1, Side 2:
Recordings,
Playing,
Production rate,
Romance of the Dulcimer,
Strings,
Five string dulcimer,
Other instruments,
Distribution,
Quality,
Teaching skills
Range Dates: 1518-1975
Bulk Dates: 1518-1975
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