Vangare

For questions regarding the workshop "Vangare" and his enthusiasm trumps tells Nikita Malov:

- When and how did you know or have started to play the harp?
- Vargan actually became my first musical instrument overtone about in 2002 I showed it to a friend that he could hardly play it. Since then began my fascination with ethnic music and in particular the jew's harp.

- whether to play other instruments?
- Do not just play, but also have a small collection: didgeridoo, shakuhachi kalyuka, bansuri, kalimba, different percussion (djembe, darbuka, dumbek, frame drums, tabla, etc.), strings (acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, dombra, sarangi).

- What is your harp?
- Compact, mobile, yet very powerful, distinctive musical instrument. In my opinion, this is one of the best tools for the game on the nature. Vargan allows you to look deep inside yourself and if need be, to push the boundaries and get rid of the body, from the thoughts, worries.

- Do you have many trumps in his personal possession (which play themselves)?
- Now about 8. But there is one favorite, which played continuously connected with it very strong events in my life.

- How many are playing - and) just for fun b) in the production of?
- A) Depends on the mood and employment. Usually it turns out to play half an hour before bedtime. b) A lot. While experience in the manufacture of small, so every jew's harp have to communicate for a long time.

- When and why started to make?
- Make began in February 2012, I decided to become a so-called "daunshifterom" left with a good leadership position and to do what really brings pleasure and satisfaction. I knew that it must be the production of musical instruments. I wanted to see the direct result of its activities. Together with his wife for a long time thinking over what we can surprise the musicians. And as my wife is an architect and designer, had the idea to produce trumps unusual shapes.

- Can you identify some stages of the design of your products?
- I think no. The design was conceived initially, then had to fight more than on material tongues, sharpening methods, surface treatment, corrosion protection, etc.

- What qualities must have an ideal harp? What, in your opinion, the most important thing in the harp?
- The most important thing in the jew's harp - is not only sound, but also a balance in all senses. For example, I believe that the appearance of the jew's harp should be in harmony with its sound. If the tool will look smart and sound way, then there is no pleasure in owning it do not get.

- At this point, that in the construction of their instruments seems definitive, and what else you want to improve or change?
- Finally seen virtually nothing because there is no limit to perfection. Some forms appear to be complete in December and did not require revision. The rest - the broadest field for modernization. At the moment, has not found a fully satisfying our material tongues.

- Jew's harp - is your main occupation?
- No. By its nature, I can not do just one thing. I have a seasonal work in the field of real estate for "making money", well I do gasoline-powered tools repair and active musical activity (the project " Hidden Tribe ").

- How long is it working with metal?
- Close about a year, and previously had only perform occasional work.

- What else are fond of?
- Motorcycles, cars, hiking (especially water), several kinds of sports.

- Listen to any music, if so - what?
- Constantly. In general, ethnic electronica, classic rock, blues.

- Do you have many friends varganistov whether there are close friends / relatives, much enthusiasm for this tool?
- That's not a lot varganistov basically I am surrounded by people who own multiple musical instruments at the same level.

- Recommendations, advice and wishes of your tools holders / varganistam general / other masters?
- I would very gladly listened to good advice from experienced craftsmen. From myself I will say that it is important to respect the instrument. No two trumps - each with its own character, its own characteristics. As shown by my practice, the tool can be easily "hurt." Even the most reliable and neubivaemaya vargan can "suddenly" break the tab. Think about whether this happened by chance? Be sincere and harp you will.

- If you are working with someone else - how the roles?
- My beloved wife Lena is doing sketches and drawings of the future instruments. Recently I was attracted to the work of his friend George, as he is engaged in the processing and grinding of workpieces. I perform all other operations.

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