What is a Cittern? | Elderly Instruments

Elderly’s Chris Rietz demonstrates a Nyberg Short Scale Cittern, and discusses the instrument’s history and playability, and how to best use it in folk music.

Chris Rietz demonstrates a Nyberg Short Scale Cittern, and discusses the instruments history, playability, and how best to utilize it in folk music. 

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