On the history of bowed harp type instruments. Jouhikkomusic workshop. Rauno Nieminen, Pekko Käppi, Marianne Maans

Finland

Working language is English.

One of the most acknowledged Finnish jouhikko masters Rauno Nieminen talks about the history of bowed harp type instruments. The master has collected materials on such instruments for his PhD dissertation that should be completed in a couple of years and the aim of which is to find out about the possible origin of jouhikko, its distribution areas, known players and describe all instruments that have been preserved until today. The workshop continues with playing where Rauno, Pekko and Marianne teach Finnish jouhikko tunes to the ones interested.