Crossed Fingerings - Nyckelharpa "Cheat" Technique

It feels like cheating, but it's SO useful. Tips and exercises for this nyckelharpa playing technique that works for melodies, chords and double-stops.

0:01 A Nyckelharpa Playing Technique
1:45 In Melodies
5:58 For Chords
10:44 For Drones and Double-Stops (in melodies)
15:48 Take Nerdy Moments With Your Nyckelharpa

I'm Emelie Waldken, I play Scandinavian folk music on nyckelharpa and fiddles, and I teach folk music and dancing.
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Tunes used in the video :
"D'Kutschejagd" by the Swiss band Koenix
"Herr Olof" or "säckpipslåt från Norra Råda", traditional Swedish tune

Nyckelharpa with 4-rows keyboard & bow by Jean-Claude Condi, Mirecourt, France.
Dress by Voriagh, shirt thrifted, necklace vintage. Map embroidered by me.
Special thanks to Erik Orvehed for the camera help and the thumbnail. And for the collection of toots in the background.

Recorded May 2023 in Uppland, Sweden.
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