Directory of Nyckelharpa Resources

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The nyckelharpa is a traditional Swedish instrument played with a bow. It first appeared over 600 years ago and has evolved into several different types over that time.

Resources in This Category

• Early Patches - Nyckelharpa

  http://www.sumerauer.de/early_patches/dokumentation/english/nyckelha.htm
  Information about the Swedish stringed instrument. Description and MP3.

• European Nyckelharpa Training

  http://www.nyckelharpa.eu/
  Details of course offerings that deal with a wide variety and various aspects of Nyckelharpa performance, history, etc. available through an impressive European consortium. Training is provided in various Nyckelharpa-related subjects, including, performance, history, related dance, etc.

• Francois, Didier

  http://www.didierfrancois.be/
  Features, artist profile, discography, compositions, and contact details.

• Hedlund, Peter

  http://www.peterhedlund.com/
  Swedish nyckelharpa player. Site contains a biography, discography, and ordering information.

• How to Build a Nyckelharpa

  http://www.sorenahker.com/
  Page by Sören Åhkers. Photographs, drawings, description, and links.

• Nyckelharpa

  http://www.ritaleydon.com/home.html
  Articles, sales of books, and DVDs of performances and about building and learning to play the traditional Swedish bowed string instrument. DVDs can be purchased using credit cards and PayPal,

• The American Nyckelharpa Association (ANA)

  http://www.nyckelharpa.org/
  Resources, instrument description, history, sound samples, photos, events, and newsletter.

• The Dissemination of the Nyckelharpa

  http://www.musikforskning.se/stmonline/vol_2/Bost_Tern/index.php?menu=3
  Excellent well-cited article that covers a great deal, including the use of the instrument outside of Sweden. Includes instrument history, classifications, and different playing styles.

• Yahoo! Groups - Nyckelharpa

  http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/nyckelharpa/
  A list for all who play or listen to the nyckelharpa. Discuss everything from how to play the nyckelharpa to dates for stämmor. Both Swedish and English.

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