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- How does a Hardanger fiddle work?
- What is the difference between Hardanger fiddle and a violin?
- How many strings does a Hardanger fiddle have?
How does a Hardanger fiddle work?
A Hardanger fiddle has four playing strings, which are bowed in the usual way, plus four or five "understrings" which run under the fingerboard. The instrument is tuned in many different ways, depending on the piece being played.
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Tuning of understrings.
| String Placement | String Tuning |
|---|---|
| Fourth | tuned to e' |
| Fifth | tuned to c'# |
What is the difference between Hardanger fiddle and a violin?
A Hardanger fiddle (Norwegian: hardingfele) is a traditional stringed instrument considered to be a 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.
How many strings does a Hardanger fiddle have?
Hardanger fiddle, also called Harding fiddle, Norwegian hardingfele, or hardingfela, regional fiddle of western Norway, invented in the late 17th century. It has four bowed strings positioned above four or five metal sympathetic strings.
