The jouhikko (Finnish: [ˈjou̯hikːo]) is a traditional, two- or three-stringed bowed lyre, from Finland and Karelia. Its strings are traditionally of horsehair. The playing of this instrument died out in the early 20th century but has been revived and there are now a number of musicians playing it. [1]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bowed lyres. This category concerns lyres (instruments whose strings are attached to a yoke which lies in the same plane as the sound-table and consists of two arms and a cross-bar) played with a bow.

2023年11月1日 · Historical records unveil intriguing evidence of both bowed and plucked lyres in the vicinity of the Baltic Sea. Notably, in the regions of Estonia and Eastern Finland, the bowed lyre, known as the jouhikko, persisted as a cherished musical …

The bowed lyres are an ancient family of instruments, which were once widespread all across Europe, but survived into recent times in Europe's cultural fringes, the Baltic, the Scottish Islands and Wales. There has been much scholarly speculation on their origin.

Bowed lyre (crwth) made by Owen Tudor, Wales (Dolgelly), 19th century "Little Wren" ("Dryw Bach"), traditional Welsh folk song...more.

The bowed lyre of Finland is known as the jouhikke. Like Anglo-Saxon lyres it is carved from a single piece of wood and have parallel sides. However, jouhikko are narrower, usually not exceeding six inches in width, and are deeper, sometimes as deep as three inches.

The bowed lyre, most especially the instrument family known as Talharp (tail-harp, harp strung with horsehair strings) might have existed before the Crusades, and in the Baltic region closer to actual migration and trade routes of the Middle East.

2024年1月23日 · When the bow is drawn across the strings of the Bowed Lyre, it elicits a beautiful, ethereal sound that is rich in resonant qualities, creating an immersive musical experience. This instrument’s versatility is highlighted in its potential applications, from providing soothing melodies for music therapy and meditation to adding a unique ...

This brief introduction demonstrates that the playing style and sound of the medieval fiddle had more in common with the hurdy gurdy and the crwth (bowed lyre) than the modern violin. Includes illustrations and video examples.

Members of the bowed lyre family and its relatives come from many scattered parts of Northern Europe. The instruments have different forms and different names in different places. Scholars argue like mad about which ones are more or less closely related to each other.