Directory of Glass Armonica Resources

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The glass armonica, or glass harmonica, was developed by Benjamin Franklin. It is composed of glasses of different diameters fitted into one another on a horizontal rod. A pedal controls their rotation.

Resources in This Category

• Dennis James Interview: Glass Armonica Project

  http://www.ronstadt-linda.com/djames.html
  The Cristal: Glass Music Through the Ages CD he made with Linda Ronstadt, glass music history, and techniques.

• G. Finkenbeiner Inc.

  http://www.finkenbeiner.com/GLASSHARMONICA.htm
  Glass harmonica maker. Includes history, audio samples, and links.

• William Wilde Zeitler for the Glass Armonica

  http://www.glassarmonica.com/
  Glass armonica performer, composer, and recording artist. Includes a history of the instrument, audio, video, news articles, bibliography, and links.

• Yatri

  http://www.crystalmusic.com/
  Glass armonica player. Profile, audio samples, CD ordering, and instrument information.

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