Updated 03/20/2024

Which instrument to choose?

That's the big question!

To help, here are some suggested answers...

If you are drowning in proposals, here are some criteria

High sounds lift us up, low sounds anchor us to the earth.

Zithers whose chords have 7 strings
(therefore high and low) are more "complete".

There is then the choice between the 7/7 zithereither 7 chords of 7 strings (or the 6/7, which can be found new at Thomann for example... or used but they are often without modulators);

or the 12/7 psaltery (12 chords of 7 strings).This instrument is heavy (8 kg)and takes up some space (80 cm wide)

Some people prefer 12/4 -12 chords of 4 strings, therefore without the treble.
This psaltery is lighter and a little less bulky. Perhaps more austere. But no less beautiful.