Nyckelharpa

What is a nyckelharpa?

The nyckelharpa is a traditional Swedish instrument that has been played, in one form or another as it evolved, for more than 600 years. At least four different versions of the nyckelharpa are still played today, an uncommon situation for most folk instruments.

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Upcoming Events

Zoom Workshops with Markus Svensson – cancelled
Unfortunately, these workshops are on hold for now. Learn More

For more nyckelharpa events in North America, check our calendar!

Apply to loan a Nyckelharpa

Interested in trying out a nyckelharpa? Applications for the Bart Brashers Nyckelharpa Memorial Loaner Program are open now! The deadline is November 1, 2026. Learn More and Apply.

Find a Nyckelharpa Teacher

Click here to see a list of ANA members who teach, either in person or online. If you are a current ANA member and teach, but are not on the list, please contact us!

ANA Open Zoom Jams

We typically have a quarterly Zoom Jam, and we’ll let you know when the next one is approaching. For now, feel free to peruse our previous jam lists for tunes and inspiration!

Bart Brashers: 1965-2021

With great sadness we share with you that Bart Brashers, co-founder of the ANA and brilliant musician, has passed away. We have collected many of his own tunes.

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Good things are happening! We are working on a new website, planning activities, and reshaping the future of the ANA. Memberships and donations go towards supporting our overhead costs, including web hosting and the loaner program.

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