An entry model which would be somewhat basic and of unknown manufacturer (China) starts off at around £900, but I would want one from a reputable maker such as the French lass, Claire Dugué.
Claire Dugué Hurdy Gurdy Luthier. - The Tonebar
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My Canon DSLR camera. I am hopeless at getting to grips with settings.
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Have you looked a you tube instructional videos?
That’s exactly the reaction I had when I first heard one played about 65yrs ago. I like the ‘drone’ notes and that’s why I’m a Scottish pipes fan and one time player, but now I have to content myself with the arm pumped Uillean Pipes.
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Yes, I’m glad you mentioned drones, I love that sound .
The first time I heard a hurdy gurdy was back in 73, it featured in one of The BBC’S Ghost Stories for Christmas.
Patty Gurdy is far more appealing!
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Lip reading,i`m quite good but could do with a bit of improving.
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I think I’d need classroom lessons.
If you are into the unusual type of instrument, have you encountered the Handpan before?
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I haven’t…it makes me think of the top of a steel drum that’s been pushed up if that makes sense?
It sounds a bit like a steel drum but sweeter and more refined.
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It’s very relaxing to play and compliments my sitar when played by another.
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Grief…a sitar, you must need seriously flexible fingers to play one of those.
Many years ago I worked with someone who’s friend had one of George Harrison’s old sitars, that’s how the story went anyway 
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At the first sing of age related arthritic stiffening (about 7-8 yrs ago), my doc changed my skin meds to something called Otezla due to it’s highly effective anti inflammatory side effects. It’s not licenced for anti inflammatory treatment, but as I was prone to psoriasis, she could prescribe it for me. Otezla has been on the prescribing list since 1995 and I have been taking it since then without any unwanted side effects, plus, my psoriasis has not returned … a win-win situation 
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I’m the same. Tutorial videos are handy but to have someone show you, to be able to ask questions would be more advantageous.
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That is exactly how I mastered the Bandura and I am very grateful to my friend Solomiya for her much needed input 
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Hands on learning is so much easier and advantageous. Instant answers to any questions that arise
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