Tremoloa
String instrument | |
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Other names | Hawaiian tremoloa, fr: Trémoloa |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 314.122-6 (Board zither sounded by a plectrum) |
Inventor(s) | Harold Finney, John H. Large |
Developed | Early 20th century |
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The tremoloa
The tremoloa simulates the tonal effects of the Hawaiian steel guitar by passing a weighted roller stabilized by a swinging lever termed an arm, along a melody string.[3] Following, moving the roller after plucking creates tremolo, an effect which gave rise to its name. Additionally, the tremoloa possesses four chords (C, G, F, and D major), to strum out the harmony.[4]
The patent for the tremoloa was granted in 1932 to Harold Finney and John H. Large.[5][6]
See also
- 3rd Bridge
- Ukelin, an instrument by John H. Large.
References
- ^ Brooks, Edouard (July 2013). "Tremoloa Documents Archive". Tremoloa Documents Archive. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ Miner, Gregg and Kelly Williams (July 2011). "Fretless Zither Categories and Sub-Categories". Fretless Zithers. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ Other accessories for Hawaiian tremoloa (PDF), Manufacturers Advertising Company
- ^ Goering, Jurgen (16 April 2000). "'Hawaiian Tremoloa' Zitheroid". Mechanical Music Digest Archives. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ Williams, Kelly (6 January 2002). "Tremoloa". The Guitar-Zither Clearinghouse. Retrieved 25 April 2009.
- ^ US patent 1847303, Finney, Harold & Large, John, "Stringed musical instrument", issued 1932-3-1, assigned to International Musical Corporation
External links
- Williams, Kelly (6 January 2002). "Tremoloa". The Guitar-Zither Clearinghouse.
- Brooks, Edouard (July 2013). "Tremoloa Documents Archive".
- Graeme. "Tremoloa (monotype zither)". Museumofworldmusic.com.
- Calhoun, Jim (April 4, 2005). "Tremoloa". Broadway Music Company. Cherokee Point Productions, Broadway Music Company. Archived from the original on April 4, 2005.
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