It feels like cheating, but it's SO useful. Tips and exercises for this nyckelharpa playing technique that works for melodies, chords and doublestops.

0:01 A Nyckelharpa Playing Technique
1:45 In Melodies
5:58 For Chords
10:44 For Drones and DoubleStops (in melodies)
15:48 Take Nerdy Moments With Your Nyckelharpa

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Tunes used in the video :
"D'Kutschejagd" by the Swiss band Koenix
"Herr Olof" or "säckpipslåt från Norra Råda", traditional Swedish tune

Nyckelharpa with 4rows keyboard & bow by JeanClaude Condi, Mirecourt, France.
Dress by Voriagh, shirt thrifted, necklace vintage. Map embroidered by me.
Special thanks to Erik Orvehed for the camera help and the thumbnail. And for the collection of toots in the background.

Recorded May 2023 in Uppland, Sweden.
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