Embark on a journey through time with the latest addition to the MEDIEVAL PHRASES series: FIDDLE & NYCKELHARPA. With the Fiddle and its rich and expressive tones, coupled with the Nyckelharpa's distinctive resonant strings, we invite you to capture the mood of medieval times. Composers and producers can now use dramatic live performances by outstanding performers or freely play their instruments with varied articulations.

Imagine the bustling markets and vibrant festivals of late medieval Europe, where the rhythm and bounce of the Fiddle & Nyckelharpa set feet tapping and light the hearts of weary travelers. These instruments were the lifeblood of celebration, often heard at markets and taverns above the chatter of merchants and the laughter of children. Their history is woven through countless generations, where they not only provided entertainment but also served as a cultural heartbeat during times of both hardship and prosperity.

MEDIEVAL PHRASES FIDDLE & NYCKELHARPA carry within tales of the past, each string resonating with stories untold. The Fiddle's bow dances across strings to produce a vibrant, rhythmic melody, while the Nyckelharpa's keyed fiddle design adds an otherworldly depth. These sounds, once echoing through medieval tavern halls and open markets, are now crisply captured for the modern composer. With MEDIEVAL PHRASES, breathe new life into your medieval compositions, delivering an authentic experience that is both profound and exhilarating.

LIVE RECORDED PHRASES

The playing styles of these enchanting phrases evoke the grace and fluidity of the Middle Ages. They are more versatile than basic poetic lines due to their energy and dynamic emphasis on rhythm.

FREELY PLAYABLE INSTRUMENTS

You may also play the Fiddle and Nyckelharpa separately for additional freedom to link the phrases or to compose your own songs. Make beautiful, genuine melodies quickly with the variety of articulations with the solo instruments, including Sustains with 3 velocity layers and Staccatos and Pizzicatos with 4 round robins, along with a variety of Trills and Turns.

FX PAGE

A full complement of contemporary FX, such as reverb, delay, and a 4-band equalizer, are available in MEDIEVAL PHRASES FIDDLE & NYCKELHARPA. The most important tools for perfecting your sound are at your fingertips.