Norwegian Jaws Harp [NO]
Learn the Norwegian melodic style of Jaws Harp playing. Gangar from Setesdal and springliek from Gudbrandsdalen in Norway.
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Get into the Norwegian style of playing melodies on the Jaws Harp. With the guidance of Tom Willy Rustad you will find the mysterious "closed" tones, learn the stomp, the strokes, and how to get a clear beautiful sound. The tunes are from Setesdal and Gudbrandsdalen, two areas in Norway with a lot of Jaws Harp tradition. They have even found some harps in Viking graves from the 1200s.
Most of the lessons are on a G-harp, one on D, and one on A.
Filmed by: Olav Luksengård Mjelva
Edited by: Jens Linell
Most of the lessons are on a G-harp, one on D, and one on A.
Filmed by: Olav Luksengård Mjelva
Edited by: Jens Linell
Browse the 16 lessons
- Introduction to Norwegian Jaws Harp
- Performance - Faremogangar
- Basic Techniques
- Opening & Closing Technique
- Fangen
- Hallingsull
- Springleik e Olav O Aukrust
- Knut Vandringen
- Faremogangar
- Springleik e Iver Storodden
- Gangar e Knut Brokke
- Halling etter Redvald Fjellhammer
- Huldreleken
- Systerslått e Andris K Rysstad
- Vals etter Ånon Egeland
- Imeland og Grimeland
About the Jaw Harp
The jaw harp has a long history in folk traditions around the world. In many cultures, adding a unique and soulful sound to the music. For example, in Norway, the jaw harp was used in traditional dance music such as the halling and the springar, while in India, it was used in classical music and folk traditions. The instrument was also popular in various indigenous cultures, such as the Native American tribes of North America, where it was used in traditional music and dance. The jaw harp's versatility and ability to convey emotion and tell stories through music made it an essential part of many folk traditions, and it continues to be appreciated by musicians and enthusiasts today.
About Tom Willy Rustad
Tom W. Rustad (1966) is a traditional folk musician and lives in Sør-Fron in Gudbrandsdalen. He learned to play traditional music from his grandfather (William) and his father (Willy) and plays Jaws Harp, Guitar, Cister, Diatonic Accordion, Contrabass, and Flute.
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