From Russia with Love

[bohemianbiker]

Here are some photos of my new prima domra, made by a luthier in Russia. I'm using it in the Russian orchestra I play with. Pretty psyched about it! bb

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[Paul Busman]

That is gorgeous! How is it tuned? Could you post some sound clips?

[bohemianbiker]

Thanks! It's tuned just like a mandolin, E A D G. It's pretty much the same size as well, such that switching from mandolin to the domra doesn't require much mental adjustment. Except the domra has noticeably more tension on the strings, and sometimes I don't push hard enough with my left hand when we're playing fast.

As far as sound clips, I've never made any before. Can I do that with my phone somehow? bb

[DavidKOS]

that's quite lovely, enjoy it!

[Jeff Mando]

very interesting!

[Paul Busman]

The camera app in your phone should also take video, including sound.

[Edster]

That's a real beauty BB. the domra is a lovely instrument. Slightly louder than the balalaika as you will know. Which Orchestra do you play with? I went down to London at met Bibs Ekkel the balalaika player. He had a great collection of Russian strings. I had to drag myself away! Best regards Eddie