The American Nyckelharpa Association
Dedicated to the Swedish folk instrument, nyckelharpa
Nyckel Notes Issue 44 available now!
We'll take this opportunity to say "Tack så mycket" to Rita Leydon, our very talented editor of the newsletter for the past few years. She is taking a well-deserved retirement and leaves two big shoes to fill. If you're interested in volunteering for this role, contact Doug Oines by email at doines72(at)yahoo(dot)com for information.
Issue 44 is now available now for members. An email will reach you shortly with the link and password. If you have troubles, please email webmaster(at)nyckelharpa(dot)org. Thanks!
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Nyckelharpa on YouTube
If you have a computer and a decent internet connection, you could soon find yourself knee-deep in goodies! Here are a few links to get you started...
Doug Oines "Sights and Sounds of Österbystämman 2007"
Probably the most well-known nyckelharpa song, Spelmansglädje
Very sweet rendition of Kyrkpolska
Finnish Tango on the nyckelharpa
"The Nyckelharpa Road" with Per-Ulf Allmo
Bengt Nordfors plays Bellman
Each video has a list of related videos, so you can see how the addictive cycle gets started. If you find an especially good video, please pass it on to us!
The Tenor Nyckelharpa
Johan Hedin, master musician and instrument innovator, has written an article about the tenor nyckelharpa. (excerpted) "The tenor is one part of a larger, ongoing project to develop the nyckelharpa in several different dimensions, with the goal of extending its range of expression and areas of use. A brief background history shall describe how the tenor came to be." Download the PDF »
Use PayPal to pay for your ANA membership
Shred those checks and save your postage stamps! You can now pay for your membership using Paypal. ANA membership entitles you to receive our quarterly newsletter, plus you'll be part of a growing community of players and enthusiasts around the world. The American Nyckelharpa Association is not just for Americans - folks in Sweden, Canada, Australia, England, and even Japan are members. Learn More »