The Hardanger fiddle (or Hardingfele) looks very similar to the violin, but is typically very ornate, and has eight or nine strings. Four are bowed and fingered like a violin. The other strings pass under the fingerboard, and sing in sympathetic resonance to the other four.
It is effectively the national instrument of Norway, and closely associated with the folk and dance traditions of the country; each valley may have its own playing "dialect".
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Organization preserving and promoting traditional Norwegian folk music and dance. Membership information, mailing lists, calendar, and FAQ.
Otherwise known as the Hardanger fiddle, Norway's national instrument; Wikipedia article describes its construction, tuning, and playing style.
A Hardanger fiddle group keeping the tradition alive; information about their activities and contact details. [Minneapolis, US]
Luthier firm specializing Norwegian hardanger fiddles offers information about the instrument, how it is made; also offer a repair service, sales of fiddle accessories, and audio clips. [Utah, US]
A review of the fiddler's CD, "Hardanger Fiddle Music of Norway".
(November 28, 1999)
Organization preserving and promoting traditional Norwegian folk music and dance. Membership information, mailing lists, calendar, and FAQ.
Luthier firm specializing Norwegian hardanger fiddles offers information about the instrument, how it is made; also offer a repair service, sales of fiddle accessories, and audio clips. [Utah, US]
Otherwise known as the Hardanger fiddle, Norway's national instrument; Wikipedia article describes its construction, tuning, and playing style.
A Hardanger fiddle group keeping the tradition alive; information about their activities and contact details. [Minneapolis, US]
A review of the fiddler's CD, "Hardanger Fiddle Music of Norway".
(November 28, 1999)
