What is a Zither Instrument: Comprehensive Guide To This Interesting Instrument – Folkstrings.com

This is a „Schoß-Geige“ (lap violin), also called a „Streich-Zither“ (bowed zither). It is fixed to the edge of a wooden table with a nail and placed on the lap. With the left hand you press between the frets, while the right hand bows the strings. It is an old, traditional instrument from the Alpine region that has almost completely disappeared today. | Maria Sandner