He is known for developing a chromatic nyckelharpa in 1925.

Another common instrument, unique to Swedish traditions, is the nyckelharpa.

The nyckelharpa is usually played with a strap around the neck, stabilised by the right arm.

François is known for his unusual technique and posture when playing the nyckelharpa.

Traditional variants of the nyckelharpa used to have one or more drone strings.

He is also a member of the Nyckelharpa Orchestra.

In spite of this, the nyckelharpa's popularity declined until the 1960s roots revival.

The latter makes use of the Scandinavian nyckelharpa, or keyed fiddle.

Cello and nyckelharpa were the primary instruments used.

She has played a pioneering role in introducing and popularizing the nyckelharpa in Spain.

Using a violin shoulder rest to keep the nyckelharpa away from the body so it can swing freely also causes it to sound more open.

He is primarily a violinist, but among other instruments of his are nyckelharpa, mandolin and kantele.

The accordion, clarinet, fiddle and nyckelharpa are among the most common Swedish folk instruments.

Mats Wester, born 1964, is a Swedish musician and plays the nyckelharpa.

The nyckelharpa and its tonal range appear on the reverse of the Swedish 50 kronor banknote.

The nyckelharpa was a prominent part of several revival groups later in the century, especially Väsen and Hedningarna.

Most spelmanslag are dominated by fiddles, though some are dedicated primarily to the nyckelharpa.

Mikael Grafström is an increasingly prominent nyckelharpa builder.

Yorkston plays a Swedish nyckelharpa, which has16 strings, while Khan's sarangi has 43.

Hans Wester - nyckelharpa and keyboards (track 6)

The nyckelharpa is similar in appearance to a fiddle or the big Sorb geige or viol.

Among the vivid scenes is the first known depiction of a nyckelharpa, traditionally a popular instrument in Uppland province, and a singing choir.

To the Brother Peoples, double concerto for hardingfele og nyckelharpa (2005)

Nikola Parov's kaval and nyckelharpa were recorded in Budapest.

These include the Swedish nyckelharpa, the Norwegian hardingfele, and the Bulgarian gadulka.