Hardanger fiddle - Wikipedia
A Hardanger fiddle (Norwegian: hardingfele) is a traditional stringed instrument considered to be the national instrument of Norway. In modern designs, this type of fiddle is very similar to the violin, though with eight or nine strings (rather than four as on a standard violin) and thinner wood.
Hardanger Fiddle: A Historic Musical Instrument From Fjord Norway
2023年10月7日 · Yet, to those familiar with Norway's rich cultural heritage, the distinctive tones of the Hardanger fiddle – or hardingfele in Norwegian – resonate deeply, echoing tales of fjords, mountains, and ancient traditions.
Hardanger Fiddle Assoc. of America - About the Hardanger Fiddle …
The Hardanger fiddle (in Norwegian, hardingfele) is often called the national instrument of Norway. It is similar to the violin and each one is a handmade work of art. A typical hardingfele is beautifully decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay and black pen-and-ink drawings, called rosing.
Hardingfele (Hardanger fiddle) - YouTube
Rose Logan plays the Hardingfele, the traditional folk instrument of Norway.Hardinfele (Hardanger fiddle) by Åsmund V Källår, Telemark, Norway, 1929. MIMEd 2...
Wulffenstejn Hardanger Fiddles
Each Wulffenstejn hardanger fiddle is a personalized hand crafted work of art. Customers participate in the building process by selecting the woods, decoration designs, inlay designs, and varnish colors.
What You Should Know About the Hardanger Fiddle - HFAA
Well, it's a Hardanger fiddle (hardingfele in Norwegian). The instrument originated in the area around the Hardanger fjord, whence its name. It is distinctly Norwegian; in fact, it is played in only about a quarter of Norway, the western and south-central areas. The oldest instrument found has a …
Hardanger fiddle | Norwegian, Folk, Traditional | Britannica
Hardanger fiddle, regional fiddle of western Norway, invented in the late 17th century.It has four bowed strings positioned above four or five metal sympathetic strings. Although slightly smaller than the concert violin, the instrument is held and played in the same manner.It is used to perform rhythmically complex polyphonic music that accompanies a number of traditional Norwegian …
The Enchanting Hardanger Fiddle of Norway | World Music Central
2023年4月10日 · The Hardanger fiddle is a traditional Norwegian stringed instrument and is considered the national instrument of Norway. It closely resembles a violin in modern designs, but with eight or nine strings instead of four and thinner wood. The Hardanger fiddle is also known as Harding fiddle, Norwegian hardingfele, or hardingfela.
The Hardanger Fiddle of Norway - Center for World Music
2016年5月2日 · One of the most charming, both in the auditory and the visual sense, is the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle (also known as the hardingfele). This close cousin of the violin developed in the Hardanger district of western Norway, southeast of the port city of Bergen.
A Trip to Norway: An Introduction to the Hardanger Fiddle, …
To truly understand what has made the Hardanger synonymous with the sound of Norway, listen in the video below to hear one of the country’s most famous Hardanger (or hardingfele) players, Annbjørg Lien, coax out the same tune on this most unusual violin