I used the same strap as Sheila for awhile but due to my need to switch intstuments when on stage it did not work too well for me. I am back to using a regular...
ingemar johansson
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May 2, 2004 7:43 pm
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Hi Laurel, I am using a Slider strap, one of those with quick release latches on both sides (maybe it was the banjo type?). Works better than anything else I ...
Hi all, Just a quick note about tingling, the weight of the instrument, and such. Far too often as I meet other nyckelharpa players, I find people holding the...
A quick message to say that I'm feeling quite unreasonably proud of ourselves 'cos in the course of playing 17th Century music for an English Heritage event we...
[Sorry - I realised I used the wrong address from my collection at my first attempt to send this just now so it may not have got through. If this is the first...
My tailpiece has a severe crack in it. It had a small crack when I bought it a few years ago, so I knew this day would come. Is this a difficult repair? I...
Hallo, Since I also have a tiny crack in my tailpiece, I'm interested in hearing any thougts... Regards, Koen Vanmeerbeek Brussels Belgium ... -- Wie zijn stem...
... It depends greatly on where the crack is, and how it's oriented in relation to the stress that comes from the tension of the strings. It may very well be...
Hi, I'm new to the forum and new to the nyckelharpa. I am interested in folk music, especially Nordic and Eastern European. I would really like to learn about...
at this recording company you can find some: www.noside.com and here: www.nyckelharpa.org welcome and happy listening! Laurel ... Just watch your step - I am...
It feel like there are enough of us around over here now to start some occasional meets in the UK, if we wanted. Is anybody else interested? If you are then...
Yes I am interested Sam www.sampirt.co.uk ... From: "trickcyclist_uk" <barker@...> To: <nyckelharpa@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 3:44...
Sam Pirt
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May 23, 2004 7:53 pm
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... I'm not an ANA member, yet, mainly cos my instrument is still being built! As the form requests a cheque in $US or SEK how does one join from the UK ? -- ...
Hi all, Thanks for the website Laurel. I have a few more questions about the nyckelharpa I'd like to ask. 1. How hard is it to play (compared with other string...
Ilia-- To answer your questions-- 1. The nyckelharpa is easier to play than fiddle, at least to begin with, because the issues of intonation have been dealt...
Sheila P. Morris
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May 25, 2004 8:24 pm
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Hej, my name is Raúl Mendoza, a mexican musician currently studying in Växjö, Sweden. I started to play the nyckelharpa a couple of months ago and now I am ...
... I think the best idea is to ask some of the nyckelharpa players in Växjö, for example, Stephan Elg, phone 0470-401 42. He might not have instruments for...
Hi Ukers, We've already had a couple of meets with a small group of four nyckelharpas - others invited but haven't been available or have not responded. There...
Fantastic ! I didn't realise there were this many harpa players over here. I knew about Norwich but couldn't get to it, but I hadn't heard about the Settle...
Here are a few performances that may interest you: June 12th at The Gate, Goole 8pm - Nancy Kerr(UK fiddler, Voice), James Fagan(Australia, Bouzoki & Voice),...
Sam Pirt
sampirt@...
May 28, 2004 8:35 am
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I have another quick question. What is the bowhold for the nyckelharpa like? Is it the same as that for the violin? -Ilia....
Hi Jon, Don't know that I can make every month, but certainly scope for more activities. The four of us who have been meeting are Carol in Leeds, Tania in ...
Hi Sheila, Thanks a lot for your reply. I just have one more question. The bow-hold for the nyckelharpa. Is it the same as for the violin? Cheers, Ilia....
Hi, I've only just picked this up as I've been away working. Though I play moraharpa, which ain't quite the same thing, I'd love to join an occasional session...
... The quick answer is "yes, the bow-hold for the nyckelharpa is largely the same as for the violin". The bow hold is similar, but not quite the same (I play...
Bart (and anyone else)-- The 'Nyckelharpans forum" site has an English option, making it easier to navigate for those of us from this side of the...
Sheila P. Morris
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May 31, 2004 8:17 pm
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Hello everybody, I'd like to introduce myself to this list. My name is Chiara, I am Dutch but right now I live with my family in the United States. About 9...
Welcome aboard Chiara from another swede living in Michigan...The harpas are awesome... ingemar johansson honor. mi ... "Are you still wasting your time with...
