𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐳𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 - 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐳𝐞𝐫

This video takes us to Illgau, a small village nestled in the mountains of central Switzerland in the canton of Schwyz, with about 780 inhabitants. There, we meet one of the very few zither makers in Switzerland, Fredy Heinzer. He provides detailed information on how this wonderful instrument is built, from the basic material to the finished product. We learn a lot about his secrets and extraordinary skill in handling wood, and why these unique instruments sound so brilliant.
Of course, the video features music, and at the end, we hear two formations from Unterägeri Canton Zug. Finally, the video showcases some magnificent aerial views of Illgau, surrounded by mountains and forests.
This video has three premieres. Firstly, it's the first time I'm publishing a full feature documentary. Secondly, it's in 4K resolution, and thirdly, it features Swiss German in pure Muotathal dialect as the leading language. To aid understanding, edited subtitles are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian.
I hope you enjoy watching this video.
Yours sincerely,
Alain Hospenthal

[@mandirachanrai6576]

This is an excellent film, with a great eye to detail, that allows the viewer to appreciate the fine workmanship that goes into creating each instrument. Brilliant!

[@AlainHospenthal]

Thank you very much for your kind appreciation.

[@johnridgeway6718]

Very well done. Thank you.

[@AlainHospenthal]

@@johnridgeway6718 Thank you John. My very best wishes to you.

[@kntg01]

beeindruckende Arbeit, sowohl das Zitter-Herstellen als auch die Produktion des Films😇

[@AlainHospenthal]

Herzlichen Dank an den Bodensee 🤟🍀

[@beatricezuger1513]

Ein grossartiger Film. Sehr gute Darstellung und und zeigen des Handwerks. Beeindruckend kompliment

[@AlainHospenthal]

Ich danke Ihnen herzlich, das freut mich sehr.

[@IDCrish]

Neven seen a new zither. Thank you for uploading this

[@AlainHospenthal]

Thank you for watching. With our best wishes from Switzerland.

[@timothybaker1686]

This guy is extremely talented. I'm speaking! Great job.

[@variacenavsiav9945]

Super video. Very nice instrument. Very interesting process. I wish I had such a precision, patience and skills Mr. Heinzer has. Thank you.👍👍👍🙂🍀

[@AlainHospenthal]

Thank you for watching. With very best wishes.

[@robertmichael1797]

High craftsmanship, skill & patience, please, keep it going for the sake of SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭

[@AlainHospenthal]

Thank you for your kind remarks. We shall do our best and hope there is still room for such handmade items in the future. With kind regards from Switzerland.

[@robertmichael1797]

@@AlainHospenthal I’m from Geneva 😉

[@AlainHospenthal]

@@robertmichael1797 very cool city I lived there for two years after my apprenticeship

[@Sue-op1di]

Why are you so proud? Switzerland is base to some if the most evil people and institutions in the world: Davos WEF, Bilderberg, BIS etc. You could stop the evil but you don't and instead want people believe you're simple folk making handmade children's toys. Evil people 👿!

[@MrSteve280]

I have little musical talent but the sheet music concept at the end is absolutely brilliant. Thank you Mr. Heinzer and all of the other people appearing in this video. Ausgezeichnet.

[@AlainHospenthal]

Thank you for your kind comment. Highly appreciated. With the best wishes from Switzerland.

[@MrSteve280]

@@AlainHospenthal You are welcome. I would very much love to visit someday. I am retired now and would love to immigrate but I cannot find any statistics for Americans. This is understandable as I presume you take measures to keep us out from befouling your wonderful country .

[@AlainHospenthal]

@@MrSteve280 Sorry, but I have no knowledge about immigration methods. I trust you can check with our local embassy. Kind regards.

[@billhatcher9303]

fabulous video!!! beautiful instrument. i might try to build one! what is scale? what size is the plain wire used? what size are the pins? how thick is the spruce top? can you use maple for the back? so many questions!

[@AlainHospenthal]

Hello Bill, thank you for your comment. If you need more details as to materials etc. I recommend you send me a direct inquiry to [e-mail]. Kind regards from Switzerland, Alain

[@RolfLoth]

Ein sehr interssanter Dokumentarbericht, über den Instrumentenbau der Schweizer Zither, die mir bisher nicht bekannt war, obwohl ich selbst Konzert Zither spiele und Zitherbauer in Wien, Markneukirchen, Erlangen und Ihringen a. K. kennenlernte. Leider sind Zitherspieler eine Seltenheit in Kanada und am Aussterben. Merci un witermache! Rolf Loth, Penticton, BC

[@AlainHospenthal]

Sehr geehrter Herr Loth, besten dank für Schauen und ihre freundliche Mitteilung. Auch hier in der Schweiz sind sie ZithernspielerInnen leider eher selten. Herzliche Grüsse nach Kanada.

[@DisVietVetUSA]

Thank you for your profound craftsmanship

[@AlainHospenthal]

Thank you for watching. Very best wishes.

[@niradachomphuwang2766]

It's a video that's hard to find. Very good.😊

[@AlainHospenthal]

Thank you for watching

[@studio_buehler]

Fantastic video and channel! Looking forward to more of your content. D Schwiz brucht meh so KZbin-Kanäu! Erinneret mi chli a "Der letzte seines Standes", Qualität isch ömu sicher ufem gliich höche Niveau, Chapeau!

[@AlainHospenthal]

Härzlichä Dank. Das freut mich aber sehr. Liebi Grüess und en wunderbarä Tag.

[@luziasantos967]

1:01:30 Heee congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@AlainHospenthal]

Thanks a lot

[@Forestgump12able]

MINE IS LIKE THIS BUT SURELY CAN,T BUT CAN,T BE THIS NICE. WOW.

[@AlainHospenthal]

Many thanks.

[@remicallant8756]

Awesome nice video and work you do to make this nice zither, I am dreaming to play the zither also, but this instrument is not so simple to play, but I keep on to try, greetings from Remi, Belgium and have a good and nice new year !!!

[@AlainHospenthal]

Thank you so much. Very best wishes to you, you loved ones, to Remi and Belgium.

[@luziasantos967]

Wow, it's going to be beautiful, I can't wait to hear it ❤ 47:02

[@AlainHospenthal]

Many thanks

[@lavina58]

🙌👍👌😊🙏🍀

[@Forestgump12able]

I JUST BOUGHT ME A SIX CHORD, DOUBLE STRING. WELL I WENT I N HUFFING AND A PUFFING. WAITED TO SEE HOW MY WIFE WAS GOING TO RESPOND. SHE LOOKED WORRIED. SHE SAID ARE YOU ALL RIGHT? TOLD HER, I NEEDED TO TALK TO HER, ABOUT SOMETHING. HUFFED AND PUFFED S OME MORE. SHE WAS AT ATTENTION. THEN I SAID I NEED TO BUY ME A HARLEY DAVIDDON MOTORCYCLE. I THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO PASS OUT. THEN I SAID, NO, I JUST NEED TO GO TO HOME DEPOT AND BUY ME A FEW TOOLS. SHE LET OUT A BIG SIGH. OH, YEAH. OH, YEAH. THATS NO PROBLEM. SHE SAID WHAT ELSE YOU NEED. I SAID A ZITHER. SHE WHAT IS THAT. SO I SHOWED HER. S HE SAID, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THAT? I SAID GO TO THE RETIREMENT CENTERS AROUND AND PLAY SONGS. SHE SAID, THATS MUCH SAFER THAN RIDING A HARLEY AROUND. I EXPECT YOU WILL BE AROUND A LOT LONGER , NOW.

[@AlainHospenthal]

Good choice 😀. Thanks for watching and very best wishes from Switzerland.