Bowed lyres tutorial - How to play on Tagelharpa / Jouhikko and others bowed lyres

I have been crafting bowed lyres for more than 11 years and have already created over 500 unique tagelharpa, jouhikko and bass jouhikko for musicians all around the world. Now I felt it’s the right time to release a tutorial and pass on the knowledge of how to start playing them.

In this video, I share the basics of playing bowed lyres — tagelharpa, jouhikko, and other bowed lyres.

You will learn how to hold the instrument, create your first sounds, and feel the ancient spirit within these strings.

Bowed lyres are more than just instruments — they are a bridge to the old traditions of Northern and Eastern Europe. Their sound carries the atmosphere of myths, legends, and inner journeys.

If you’ve ever dreamed of touching this world — start today.

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