It’s very interesting that you can’t find tegelharpa in Scandinavia - they are all produced in Poland, Ukraine and Russia. I am in Denmark and now looking for one.
I have a jouhikko which is pretty the same. It is still difficult to tune for me. I struggle too cos cos some tune drone and melody on the same note but I was told to tune my jouhikko on Bb F C or this correlation up and diwn, sp whenever I try to retune open cos it is easier my minds resets and forget the positions. Just had to order new horse hair cos broke a string for the first time due to trying to go higher than it should in the tuning. How do you tune yours?
I built it too, only I can't understand why I can't modulate the sound with my fingers, it seems like the touch of the fingers dampens the vibration! Now I'll tell you straight away that I used violin strings, but I'm afraid they don't work well, I don't have any horses available to draw suitable hair from!
All strings have their properties, some may be better than others, but I've played on cello strings allright. You should probably press harder. Unlike a violin the sound of a pressed string is not going to be as bright as the open note, but you have to find the right amount or pressure. Also, playing with your knuckles is slightly less dampening in my experience.
@@CaptainGurdy ok thanks I'll try again! now I managed to find some black and white hair I'll do some tests, and instead of gut strings??? have you ever tried??
My icelandic is not that good but it seems you're asking me in which kingly court I have learned? Well I'm not really much of a friend of kings in general, I learned on the road :D
Please help me! Sadly, the string leg (bridge) is cracked along its lenght on my own tagelharpa. ☹️ Can you help me where I can order spare parts (new bridge)? I don't know anyone who can make them. ☹️
That's bad, but I suggest asking your maker OR trying to build one yourself. It's not that hard, you will need a hand saw, a block of hard wood and sand paper
I made a 2 string tagelharpa myself with nylon strings and it sounds good, but sometimes when I touch the string the sound dissapears or become like a super high pitch I hope it's just me learning to play and not that I made the instrument bad.
@Stefan Op There are (mathematically derived) points on the strings which resonate at these 'higher' pitches.. they are usually called 'harmonics'. I think that is what you found. You can probably play the note you want by either altering the bow position just a bit, or by altering the angle of attack. It's difficult to understand exactly what you've encountered without seeing it, but I think trying these techniques might help . btw, I'm not a Tegalharpa player, but I do play a lot of musical instruments, I've built a few (lap steel, dulcimer) and I'm a former engineer with way too much math background. These ancient and mystical instruments still obey the laws of mathematics... in fact, I personally think music is p/art of what brought math into existence.
@@randalljones4370 Interestingly enough, the comment was 6 months ago and I discovered the problem, but anyways, thanks for taking the time to reply. I don't rememebr exactly what it was, but I remade the strings from scratch and learned to play very well. One thing I remember I did was twisting the strings better. Now it just sounds great.
@@stefanSS1480 I saw your original date AFTER I make my comment... many apologies for the late (and useless) offer of assistance, lol. But, watching and listening to all these amazing instruments, I think I now have a plan for some slabs of black walnut, bubinga, and thick Engelmann spruce that I've been sitting on for > 30 years. Out of curiosity, if you had a double-neck tagelharpa, would you want the bass neck closer-to- or further-away from you? I've already figured out how to keep the bow-paths separate... I love to design these kinds of things.
I just got my resin and hair in 😁 I'm going to try using American wild black cherry for the soundbox, pecan for the body/neck. What wood do you typically use?
Great to see Athelstan embracing and teaching Norse music. Ragnar would be so proud
😂😂😭
hahahaha
Haha made my day xD yeah but like Athelstan , he does a good job ! Has to be said!
Am I the only one who kept expecting Floki to break through those glass doors and put an axe in his head ?
Thank you for making me smile
Athelstan you're alive!
He was my favourite character in the series, would you believe that?
Can you please make a video on how to tuned a tagelharpa with 4 strings? Would be very nice
I need to replace the strings for a 4 string tagelharpa. How do I know the thickness on each one of them??
Do you have a link to your shop I've been looking into buying one.
It’s very interesting that you can’t find tegelharpa in Scandinavia - they are all produced in Poland, Ukraine and Russia.
I am in Denmark and now looking for one.
Wrong . Not true ! I know a lot of craftsman in scandinavia
What are the strings tuned to for this and the bass tagelharpa?
I'm actually in the proses of making my vary own its currently siting on the pool table in clamps.
on which tones to you tune your strings for good sounding?
Also I can't find the video you talked about in this about how to put the bridge in the right place
sick, hope to get one soon. given that you're in italy, has the pandemic situation affected your ability to make these?
I have been struggling to find wood, but apart from that I'm still active
Me too! I have been researching and acquiring parts to attempt making one myself. Cant find my wood tho...
@@CaptainGurdy I'd be interested in ordering one eventually if your still active. Once I have the money😅
Are 3 stringed talharpas better?
Very good!! here in Argentina exploring the world of Jouhikko-
I couldn't find the tuning video
I have a jouhikko which is pretty the same. It is still difficult to tune for me. I struggle too cos cos some tune drone and melody on the same note but I was told to tune my jouhikko on Bb F C or this correlation up and diwn, sp whenever I try to retune open cos it is easier my minds resets and forget the positions. Just had to order new horse hair cos broke a string for the first time due to trying to go higher than it should in the tuning. How do you tune yours?
I don't understand what you said about that liquid, could You please, write what it is?Alcohol and?
And rosin
Ciao scusami, ma sei italiano?
I built it too, only I can't understand why I can't modulate the sound with my fingers, it seems like the touch of the fingers dampens the vibration! Now I'll tell you straight away that I used violin strings, but I'm afraid they don't work well, I don't have any horses available to draw suitable hair from!
All strings have their properties, some may be better than others, but I've played on cello strings allright. You should probably press harder.
Unlike a violin the sound of a pressed string is not going to be as bright as the open note, but you have to find the right amount or pressure. Also, playing with your knuckles is slightly less dampening in my experience.
@@CaptainGurdy ok thanks I'll try again! now I managed to find some black and white hair
I'll do some tests, and instead of gut strings??? have you ever tried??
Can you post a link to your shop?
www.etsy.com/it/shop/HarpaCrafts
@@CaptainGurdy You need to have this in your description, mate!
Góðan daginn! Hvernig lærðir þú að spila? Við hvaða konungs dómstól?
My icelandic is not that good but it seems you're asking me in which kingly court I have learned? Well I'm not really much of a friend of kings in general, I learned on the road :D
Great video, congrats!
What material are those strings made of? Thanks in advance
Twisted fishing line,i believe...and the bow is horsehair
@@Bullski123 thanks a lot!
My jouhikkos strings change tuning many times a day. What's wrong?
My jouhikkos bowstring is very messy. Not neat and that tight
I touch the strings and the sound does not change. Does it mean it needs more resign?
Please help me! Sadly, the string leg (bridge) is cracked along its lenght on my own tagelharpa. ☹️ Can you help me where I can order spare parts (new bridge)? I don't know anyone who can make them. ☹️
That's bad, but I suggest asking your maker OR trying to build one yourself. It's not that hard, you will need a hand saw, a block of hard wood and sand paper
canale italiano???????? bel video comunque
What are the strings on the instrument made of ?
Would you ship to India?
I am having trouble with the notes, when I touch the string it just mutes them and it just sounds very dull, scratchy and off key.
try using the back of your finger, or adding more pressure
Do you sell the strings??
I sell replacement kits if you're interested
@@CaptainGurdy yes!! Please. Send me the link.
@@CaptainGurdy my email is charlypitdog@gmail.com, please let me know. Thanks
What do you tune your talharpa to?
Ive seen the dude from Nytt Land using both sides of his fingers... Im sure that was a simple technique to master
Personally i like to use the front of the fingers instead of the back of them,i find it easier,although its an individual thing....
The bridge is flat at the top? all the strings at the same height ? no radius like on a guitar? You vibrate all strings all at once all the time?
Yes
Does anyone know how to tune a Tagelharpa? I just got one and I need to correctly tune it. I have steel strings. Thanks
Lul?
Thank you .
what type of nylon string? nylon mason?
twisted fishing line.
I made a 2 string tagelharpa myself with nylon strings and it sounds good, but sometimes when I touch the string the sound dissapears or become like a super high pitch I hope it's just me learning to play and not that I made the instrument bad.
@Stefan Op There are (mathematically derived) points on the strings which resonate at these 'higher' pitches.. they are usually called 'harmonics'. I think that is what you found. You can probably play the note you want by either altering the bow position just a bit, or by altering the angle of attack. It's difficult to understand exactly what you've encountered without seeing it, but I think trying these techniques might help .
btw, I'm not a Tegalharpa player, but I do play a lot of musical instruments, I've built a few (lap steel, dulcimer) and I'm a former engineer with way too much math background. These ancient and mystical instruments still obey the laws of mathematics... in fact, I personally think music is p/art of what brought math into existence.
@@randalljones4370 Interestingly enough, the comment was 6 months ago and I discovered the problem, but anyways, thanks for taking the time to reply. I don't rememebr exactly what it was, but I remade the strings from scratch and learned to play very well. One thing I remember I did was twisting the strings better. Now it just sounds great.
@@stefanSS1480 I saw your original date AFTER I make my comment... many apologies for the late (and useless) offer of assistance, lol.
But, watching and listening to all these amazing instruments, I think I now have a plan for some slabs of black walnut, bubinga, and thick Engelmann spruce that I've been sitting on for > 30 years.
Out of curiosity, if you had a double-neck tagelharpa, would you want the bass neck closer-to- or further-away from you? I've already figured out how to keep the bow-paths separate... I love to design these kinds of things.
Hey how much to they go for I’m USAD from your shop?
USAD?
Around $200
I just got my resin and hair in 😁 I'm going to try using American wild black cherry for the soundbox, pecan for the body/neck. What wood do you typically use?
Spruce, at least for the soundboard
Cool instrument 👽 thanks