These salterio hammers are exact replicas of a pair preserved in the Museum of Musical Instruments in Brussels. Although the museum has not dated the originals, their construction strongly suggests that they originate from 18th-century Italy, where hammers of this type are mentioned in documents. In collaboration with the museum, I initiated a detailed study of the hammers, carefully documenting their dimensions, weight, varnish, and materials through wood analysis.
This model is made from boxwood and features plain heads. It is ideal for any salterio player seeking to use historically authentic playing tools in their practice.
I named this pair of hammers after Annibale Zappi. Count Zappi was a salterio student at the Collegio dei Nobili San Francesco Saverio in Bologna between 1711 and 1714. He is known to have purchased salterio hammers and owned the most expensive salterio in the entire Collegio — likely a high-quality, richly ornamented instrument. One of his public performances was even praised with the words: “…and one plays gracefully the salterio.” This is why I decided to name this pair of hammers in his honor.
These salterio hammers are exact replicas of a pair preserved in the Museum of Musical Instruments in Brussels. Although the museum has not dated the originals, their construction strongly suggests that they originate from 18th-century Italy, where hammers of this type are mentioned in documents. In collaboration with the museum, I initiated a detailed study of the hammers, carefully documenting their dimensions, weight, varnish, and materials through wood analysis.
This model is made from boxwood and features plain heads. It is ideal for any salterio player seeking to use historically authentic playing tools in their practice.
I named this pair of hammers after Annibale Zappi. Count Zappi was a salterio student at the Collegio dei Nobili San Francesco Saverio in Bologna between 1711 and 1714. He is known to have purchased salterio hammers and owned the most expensive salterio in the entire Collegio — likely a high-quality, richly ornamented instrument. One of his public performances was even praised with the words: “…and one plays gracefully the salterio.” This is why I decided to name this pair of hammers in his honor.
