Nyckelharpa (Swedish: [ˈnʏ̂kːɛlˌharːpa], roughly "keyed fiddle" in Swedish, lit. 'key-harp', plural: nyckelharpor) is a "keyed" bowed chordophone, primarily originating from Sweden in its modern …

The nyckelharpa is a traditional Swedish instrument that has been played, in one form or another as it evolved, for more than 600 years. At least four different versions of the nyckelharpa are still played …

The Nyckelharpa is a bowed chordophone musical instrument originating from Sweden, belonging to the same family as the hurdy-gurdy and the vielle. Its name literally means “ key harp ” and refers to the …

WHAT IS THE NYCKLEHARPA? The nyckelharpa, often called the "keyed fiddle," is a captivating and rare traditional string instrument that offers both visual charm and a rich, resonant sound unlike any …

The Nyckelharpa is a stringed instrument that combines elements of both the fiddle and the harp. It typically features a body similar to that of a small violin with a distinctive set of keys that allow the …

With a unique and instantly recognizable sound, the Nyckelharpa has evolved into a symbol of Swedish heritage. Played with a bow like a violin, but with keys that are pressed to change the pitch of the …

The nyckelharpa is a string instrument played with a bow, with keys that change the pitch and resonance strings which contribute to its unique sound. In the Late Middle Ages pictures of the nyckelharpa …

“Nyckelharpa” gets its name from the wooden keys (“nyckel”, or key in Swedish) that a musician presses to play different notes. These keys are connected to wooden pegs called tangents, which stop the …

The nyckelharpa belongs to the same instrument family as the French vielle and the English hurdy gurdy. The nyckelharpa has wooden keys that slide under the strings and have tangents set …

Ian Holzman talks about his experience discovering and playing the Nyckelharpa (a traditional Swedish folk instrument). Earl Holzman tells us about how he builds these instruments. ...more