Name: Hurdy-gurdy for beginners
Uploaded: 2010-09-17T08:29:00Z
Duration: 5 min 24 s
Description: Caroline Phillips cranks out tunes on a seldom-heard folk instrument: the hurdy-gurdy, a.k.a. the wheel fiddle. A searching, Basque melody follows her fun lesson on its unique anatomy and 1,000-year history.

Caroline Phillips cranks out tunes on a seldom-heard folk instrument: the hurdy-gurdy, a.k.a. the wheel fiddle. A searching, Basque melody follows her fun lesson on its unique anatomy and 1,000-year history.

Caroline Phillips: Hurdy-gurdy for beginners

Hurdy-gurdy for beginners

The hurdy-gurdy, a thousand-year-old instrument, merges drone and melody strings with a buzzing bridge, creating unique sounds.

Originally needing two players, the hurdy-gurdy evolved to a solo instrument, still beloved in dance and folk music across Europe.

Caroline Phillips captivates with a Basque melody on the hurdy-gurdy, showcasing its versatility and rich history in music.