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Hurdy Gurdy Accessories and Parts

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Metal Tangent $3.00 each. 1/2" post for chromatic keys. 7/8" post for diatonic keys. Note: The post is coated with a rubber sleeve to enhance tone. Diatonic (7/8" post length). Chromatic (1/2" post length). Cake of Rosin (dark) $3.00. Monofilament gut .037" diameter. Chanters tuned to g' (middle g). Gypsy Gurdy, Aquitaine, and Moncur. Monofilament gut .033" diameter. Chanters tuned to g' (middle g). The 'Madeline'-Symphonie hurdy gurdy. Monofilament nylon .028" diameter. Chanters tuned to middle d".

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Our information

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Years ago when we purchased our first hurdy gurdy, a big part of our decision was based on our limited budget. As a result we ended up with an instrument that was pretty much unplayable. That early experience led us to begin building them ourselves. The first HG we made was to replace the one we purchased. Immediately after we began incorporating our new Hurdy Gurdy into our live performances, people started asking 'Can you make me one just like yours? We are very passionate about Hurdy Gurdies and want ...

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Hurdy Gurdy Lesson Book

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Hurdy Gurdy Lesson Book. By George and Anwyn Leverett. Newly revised and expanded in 2014! Our lesson book covers a range of topics for your instrument, such as:. Different Hurdy Gurdy Tunings (C/G, G/D). How to play songs-. 26 songs to play while you learn various techniques such as-. How to play in different keys. Using the 'Dog' (with included rhythmic exercises). Playing in 'minor' keys. No music reading skills required! Our book works even if you have no musical background. Make your own strap-locks.

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Hurdy Gurdy Tunings

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You generally find two main tuning configurations. Our instruments can accommodate either tuning very well, it's just a matter of which string set we use before we ship it out to you. All strings are tuned to either 'G' or 'C' notes. The main keychest is setup in the key of 'c'; your main row of keys is the key of 'c' and the 2nd row are the chromatic notes (just like the keys of a piano). This is the default tuning we use when we send out a new instrument. Because the keys are set up similiarly to.

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Place an order

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There are several ways to place an order:. 1) Use this webpage (scroll down below) to place orders online. North American orders ship by FedEx ground. Payment processed through Paypal. 2) Over the phone- give us a call at 541-596-2006. We would love to hear from you. Also, talking to you gives us the perfect opportunity to take a break in the woodshop! All major credit cards accepted. 3) Through the mail-. Send check or money order to. Click here to get there). Sympathetic strings (set of 4) - $95.00.

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Hurdy Gurdy players

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Are you looking to find a Hurdy Gurdy Player for an event? Weddings, parties, etc). Music played on these fascinating instruments can add a wonderful dimension to any event. Perhaps you HAVE a hurdy gurdy and you would like to find someone in your area to jam with;. Ormaybe you would like to find someone to get some pointers, or a lesson? Maybe you're a musician, looking for a hurdy gurdy player to sit in with your band or recording studio project? Bob Purrenhage and Kerstin Potter-610 647 3191. Hurdy Gu...

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The La Priel

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This delightful instrument is designed to evoke the decorative ornamentation of traditional French instruments. With it's delicately inlaid keybox lid and wheelcover, to the ornate rose art on the soundboard, keybox lid and wheel cover, this instrument is a work of art. This gurdy goes beyond the traditional 6 string arrangement with an extra added chantrelle (melody string). The sound of this instrument is incredibly dynamic, indredibly sweet, and very resonant. Click on items below for more information).

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Hurdy Gurdy Events

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While not specifically a hurdy gurdy event, this is a rather large event sponsored by the Society for Creative Anachronisms (S.C.A. - we are a medieval living history group; find your local chapter at sca.org. There is a very large hurdy gurdy presence here, with music and jam sessions to be found throughout. Youlgrave Hurdy Gurdy Festival. Derbyshire, UK (England) Yearly festival (early May). Quebec, Canada An honest to goodness hurdy gurdy festival! Lark in the Morning Music Camp.

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Hurdy Gurdy History

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Hurdy Gurdies have had many shapes over the years: You can see from the illustration (left) the various shapes they have taken. While initially used in churches before they had organs (around 1,100 a.d., in northern France), It didn't take too long before street musicians used hurdy gurdies in folk music. The very earliest medieval hurdy gurdies were box shaped. Pictured right is an antique from the mid 1800's. The owner was very gracious in allowing me to make detailed notes and pictures. In the 1960's,.

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The La Priel

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This delightful instrument is designed to evoke the decorative ornamentation of traditional French instruments. With it's delicately inlaid keybox lid and wheelcover, to the ornate rose art on the soundboard, keybox lid and wheel cover, this instrument is a work of art. This gurdy goes beyond the traditional 6 string arrangement with an extra added chantrelle (melody string). The sound of this instrument is incredibly dynamic, indredibly sweet, and very resonant. Click on items below for more information).