Nyckelharpor
The nyckelharpa is a traditional Swedish musical instrument. It is a keyed fiddle, meaning that instead of the player's fingers directly pressing down on the strings, they use a set of keys to change the pitch. The nyckelharpa typically has 16 strings, divided into three sets: melody strings, drone strings, and sympathetic strings. The melody strings are played with a bow, while the drone strings are played continuously to provide a harmonic background. The sympathetic strings are not played directly but vibrate in resonance with the other strings, adding a rich, ethereal quality to the sound.
The instrument has a long history in Sweden, with its origins dating back to at least the