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St Albans Psalter
Parish church of St. Godehard, Hildesheim
folio 56 contains King David playing either a viol or rebec between his knees – three strings prominently displayed, which would suggest it to be more likely a rebec. The Holy Spirit is shown whispering inspiration into David’s ear via a dove.
Folio 417 again shows King David with a rebec (again 3 strings, played on the knees), this time surrounded by musicians. Two figures next to him play 7-string harps, above him there are two trumpet and cymbals players, and below two figures hammering small bells.
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