Keyed fiddle (nyckelharpa)
Keyed fiddle (nyckelharpa)
Keyed fiddle (nyckelharpa)
What's old is new again
Keyed fiddle(nyckelharpa)
This music could be from "The Lord Of The Rings"
Scandinavian folk on Nyckelharpa by Myrkur
Now, bring in the Scots
Nyckelharpa and bagpipes: Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask-Upmark - Dråm
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Keyed fiddle(nyckelharpa)
This music could be from "The Lord Of The Rings"
Scandinavian folk on Nyckelharpa by Myrkur
Now, bring in the Scots
Nyckelharpa and bagpipes: Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask-Upmark - Dråm
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Re: Keyed fiddle (nyckelharpa)
Now that is what I call a fiddle!!!
I don't think that is a Scottish Bagpipe, I would say more of an Irish pipe. But I am not an expert so take what I say with a grain or two salt!!
I don't think that is a Scottish Bagpipe, I would say more of an Irish pipe. But I am not an expert so take what I say with a grain or two salt!!
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Re: Keyed fiddle (nyckelharpa)
The nyckelharpa can be used to play classical pieces.
This is one of my favourite examples - played at Stockholm railway station with Kristine West on recorder - fabulous:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d24qeHqhvs8
This is one of my favourite examples - played at Stockholm railway station with Kristine West on recorder - fabulous:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d24qeHqhvs8
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Yes, indeed, "old" instruments have their charms. For instance this wonderful medley: taken from a live concert with two of the same players as in Stu's post.
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Excellent find Carl
Great 'Old World' music in that clip (Baroque )
(King Arthur & Robin Hood )
Anyway, this clip is about the history of the Nyckelharpa, how it was
almost lost to the world, its resurrection and rise in popularity
History of the Nyckelharpa - Scandi Folk Nerd
Have fun
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Great 'Old World' music in that clip (Baroque )
(King Arthur & Robin Hood )
Anyway, this clip is about the history of the Nyckelharpa, how it was
almost lost to the world, its resurrection and rise in popularity
History of the Nyckelharpa - Scandi Folk Nerd
Have fun
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Re: Keyed fiddle (nyckelharpa)
Considering that we damn near lost the harpsichord to time (and that was a close matter!) it's not surprising that other "ancient" instruments are being rediscovered -- and they all have very distinctive sounds, uses, and ways to be played. The nice thing is that the world is getting richer as other instruments emerge from obscurity.
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Both Scottish and Irish pipes tend to have three drones (and Northumbrian pipes usually have four). This one has a single drone, typical of medieval and folk instruments from various parts of Europe.Fred in Skirts wrote: ↑Sat Jan 07, 2023 5:24 pm I don't think that is a Scottish Bagpipe, I would say more of an Irish pipe.
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Re: Keyed fiddle (nyckelharpa)
Unlike Scottish bagpipes where the bag is filled via a blowpipe, with Irish pipes (or Uileann Pipes) as they are known in Ireland, the bag is inflated by means of a bellows which is tucked between one of the player’s elbows and their waist. Like the bagpipes, the airflow is then regulated by squeezing the bag with the players other elbow. Uileann is the Irish word for elbow.