Keyed Fiddle - Alter Reigen

My new keyed fiddle ("Schlüsselfiedel" in German, "nyckelharpa" in Swedish). This instrument was common throughout the German speaking areas until the 17th century - from then on, it was kept only in the area of Uppland in Sweden, where the art of the instrument was rediscovered in the 20th century.

Unlike modern Swedish nyckelharpor, this instrument has only one row of keys and two drone strings. The melody string is tuned in a', the drones in a and e'.

The tune is a 16th century dance from Austria/Germany.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• keyed
• fiddle
• schlüsselfiedel
• schlüsselfidel
• moraharpa
• nyckelharpa
• austria
• vereno

[simonaris]

Where did you purchase this instrument?

[vereno1986]

From a friend - it was made by a pupil of Richard Jenner, who is one of the leading Austrian hurdy gurdy makers.

[punkgopher22]

how much was it??

[vereno1986]

200 Euros - very cheap!

[HowFarToAsgard]

I love how these things sound. And you're very talented! Thank you.

[sweetbutdaring]

@Anonymouzor Yeah it does :P

[Anonymouzor]

your arm looks so mechanical

[facq]

for me, it sounds a little bit like bagpipes

[irateofwatford]

200 euros is incredible for an instrument of that quality. What a stroke of luck. It's lovely instrument and I've enjoyed hearing you play.

[jpstenino]

Well done  congratulations

[inkakatinkaa]

You can hear more about Nyckelharpa at "Bordunmusiktage in Zeilern". There´s Nupi Jenner and Alban Faust from Sweden as well. He´s a great Nyckelharpa Player and you can take lessons with him too.

[tjrakkaeder]

I love moraharpas. Did you teach yourself to play?

[Ballyvourney]

Very beauty instruments and very good sounds.... I would like buy one, but.. you know the cost for an instrument like your?

thanks from Italy!l

[LaFamilleDesCordes]

me too..