Keyed fiddle (nyckelharpa)

[Uncle Al]

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

Uncle Al

[Fred in Skirts]

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!!

[Stu]

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

[crfriend]

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.

[Uncle Al]

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

Uncle Al

[crfriend]

Anyway, this clip is about the history of the Nyckelharpa, how it was
almost lost to the world, its resurrection and rise in popularity

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.

[Myopic Bookworm]

I don't think that is a Scottish Bagpipe, I would say more of an Irish pipe.

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.

[Fear i Sciorta Dubh]

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.