can it be played with a hammer instead of plucked?
1462796
The hammer would have to be tiny and there wouldn't be much sound. It's best played by plucking or picking.
1462797
yes I do think so, but make the hammer to fit the size you need for this lap harp. I hope I was of help to you.
1462798
It can be played as a percussion instrument with just about anything. Our 5 year old granddaughter prefers to play the drums so she uses her drum sticks to play it. She also uses wire wisks (the kind you use in a kitchen mixer) and anything else she can find - ink pens, spoons, etc.... She loves it and no matter what she uses the music is pleasant.
1056032
No, it's a standard right handed guitar. You could probably restring it upside down though and use it as a left handed guitar. It's pretty symmetrical.
1328466
It is possible, but very difficult. The tool is not made for it. You'll destroy some of the metal of the tool when doing it. Best thing is to use a wooden board, put the chain on top, and use a hammer.
1163050
It will only soften the strings, not the resonator. But it works for clawhammer quite well.
115573
You don't have to use it for polishing, use it after playing to remove smudges, etc. I guess it won't hurt strings
575447
I don't know why it couldn't be, but this instrument sounds more like a guitar than a mandolin. That may not be the sound you want.
1238744
Yes it can. The resonator simply adds volume to the banjo by projecting the sound forward. It just takes a minute or two to remove it. All that is needed is a phillips head screwdriver.
1754447
Yes. It can be used on any type of percussion head where even tension is needed or desired.
1530956
Yes. Wrap the rock loosely in any fabric - towel, rag, whatever - and smack it with a hammer. Be careful not to have too much fun with that or you will have lots and lots of little rocks.
92537
I would not use the HANDle that way. If need be, use the pommel for pounding.
402626
Yes - Use a hot piano wire......or an electric knife...It will not look perfect, but it can be done
1633167
Well, the thing needs kind of a gentle touch, so the ages that would tend to toss it around, bang it, you know, that kind of thing, aren't good for it. I use it for picking out tunes (with one hand - can't do two) and that sort of thing. It's really kind of a fancy toy, not really a "real" musical instrument (unlike my flute -- which I also use to pick out tunes, but only when housemates won't complain about the noise - can't put headphones on it :) ). I'm edging up towards my (ahem) "golden" years, so, with the warnings given above, it's good for that age group, too.
55101
It's actually harder. The instrument is played by touching silver-like studs, which are not pushable buttons. So the feel isn't anywhere near the real thing. Honestly I wish I'd bought the more expensive model. I mean this works fine but, it certainly wasn't what I expected. If you're used to playing regular brass I wouldn't recommend this.
1944593
Yes it would work to play with. It has great shoulder support and is very flexible. I've used it to do everything I could think of.
2214596
it might, but strike lightly- the packaging had a graphic showing not to hit the head with another hammer ,i.e., when splitting. Might jar the head loose(?)
966390
Yes. But the bridge that holds the strings taunt has to be put on. We knew how to do that. Others I read took it to a music store to assemble. It was shipped that way the avoid damage.
14159
Yes you can. If you want to get creative, run it though an effects pedal for additional punch.