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Kiitos @raidoskald!

Hi! I think nobody knows how many hair players were using for ex 100 or 150 years ago. It depends on 1. how long is the string lenght 2. what is the tuning 3. what kind of sound a player wants The best way is just test: If the string is too loose and quiet, add some hair. If the string is too loud or/and tight, take some hair off.

Thank you @VictorE-h9k!

Hi ViktorE-h9k! I tried to have more hobbit feeling into another melody: I wrote this one for the musical The Lord of the Rings: th-cam.com/video/RiuRXLo1MaM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DaiVGYFh-yEJNZMz

Cool, thank you for your message @spacey.dreamy.studio!

Hi! Yes, jouhikko is not yet a common instrument anywhere. To get to know more about the instrument, you can for example join to these FB-groups: facebook.com/share/g/gGfYV4mtzPghnnXE/?mibextid=K35XfP facebook.com/share/g/8jUtyoJYSYMfV7CX/?mibextid=K35XfP.

@ErickCrazier, agree!

Kiitos @petrihynninen!

Hello @jensenchiu! It’s great that you have a plan to buy jouhikko! Unfortunately there are no jouhikkos at any music store in Finland. You have to order jouhikko from builders - or try to find a second hand instrument. This is one finnish jouhikko FB-group: facebook.com/share/dJwxaASLUwMJwvSU/?mibextid=K35XfP

@@lassilogren thank you so much!

Yes @jamesgregory, I wrote the music.

@@lassilogren we can tell by the way the song evolves as it goes along. My wife and I think it's very beautiful It also reminds us of the song about the waves!

Thank you @jamesgregory for your nice message!

Glad to hear @Guy_makes_thing!

Thanks for saying that @michael_mack.

🙏😎

Thanks @travisg! I wrote that tune in 1994. I got an inspiration from the band Hedningarna.

@@lassilogren I gave them a listen. I can hear their influence in your song. Beach was a good setting. There's something about this song that makes me think of rowing a boat.

@travisg Yes, the melody has kind of never ending movements, like waves.

Thanks Dana!

Thanks @PsychedelicChameleon!

Thanks @Mrrafngard!

Thanks Patrick! A-part melody is easy to play on Jouhikko, using the middle string. On B-part you have to switch between the middle and the melody string. A standard tuning :)

Thanks! You can find the audio on Spotify, TH-camMusic, Amazon etc. Or on the vinyl (Jouhikko), if you wish 🙂

@lassilogren That's great to hear! I use spotify, so I will have something to listen to at work today. Will definitely look into getting the vinyl after my move. Thank you for the information!

Thanks @VitoKanun!

Большое спасибо!

Thanks @bearshield!

Glad to hear @Anilemable! 😊

Happy to hear @Gibbousmoon!

Thanks @Pedro-A-88!

Thank you @Gedagnors!

Thank you @zioodd!

Kiitos Robin, totta kai ymmärrän mitä kirjoitit! I’m happy you liked the album. Miss you too! -Lassi

@@lassilogren 🎶🎻

Good, thansk @ianreclusaldo!

Great Phillp! Hoping that you can soon start to play your own Jouhikko!

Thank you for your feedback @topologyrob.

Hi Joel, thanks for your message! And thank you for your tip about the book. I’ll definetilty check out that!

Kiitos @kuivo!

Thanks Jeff!

Hei! It’s very warm today here in Oslo! The tuning is D4-F3-C4. I’m using only D4-string for melody playing because there are only 5 melody notes (an open D-string and four fingers). F3 is a drone string. I’m playing open C4-string now and then as a ”2nd drone”, mostly on c-part.

Hi Patrick! I don’t yet have the sheet music ready to be published, but I agree with you. My goal is definetely get the sheet music published, hopefully sooner than later :)

Happy to hear!

I just listened today. Beautiful work! I originally found your channel while researching bass tagelharpa which I just took an interest in. I really enjoy the happy and haunting sound of your Jouhikko playing. I appreciate having your album for inspiration.

@andrewmcdonough6710 thanks for your message! I’m happy if my playing has inspired you!

I hate to keep rambling on, but after listening to this all day today I have to thank you again. This album is majestic! The Jouhikko is a wonderful instrument and your command of it inspires awe.

Thank you for saying that! I have worked a long time alone for the album and every feedback I’m getting is meaninful for me.

Kiitos Arttu! Soikoon myös sinun jouhikkosi koreasti!

@@lassilogren kiitos Lassi!

You are welcome! :)

Hello to Ireland! Happy to hear the vinyl format is good at least for you! Vinyl is not everybody’s favourite, and I understand that. Hope you’ll enjoy the album. And hoping all the best with your own music!

​@@lassilogrenThank you Lass. Well I appreciate that vinyl is a significant investment from your side also so happy to support you. A fun fact, I have learnt some of your tunes (I have heard here in youtube) on button accordion and play these tunes in traditional Irish sessions we play over here. Best regards, Steve

Steve, I’m honored if you are playing my songs in jam sessions! All the best, Lassi

​@@lassilogrenmay I ask could you recommend a reasonably priced version of this instrument, it has a beautiful organic sound. My daughters play violin, Irish harp and hammered dulcimer and I think they would appreciate the challenge to learn this. Many thanks

Hi Steve! I could recommend to buy 3 string instrument. Jouhikkos made by Rauno Nieminen (FIN) are the best ones. rauno.nieminen@icloud.com He is selling a packet: - Jouhikko - a bow + rozin - an instrument case (made by him) - a book (+cd) Jouhikko the Bowed Lyre - life time guarantee Down side is that he is not willing to send the instruments outside of Finland. So best to pick up or ask somebody to bring from Finland. The price is very reasonable = 1200€. You can have cheaper ones, but not that good, for my opinion. Another good builder is for example Mihkel Soon in Estonia. mihkelsoon.com/en/contact/ You can find a jouhikko for 200-400€, but no guarantee that they are playable. Also you need to buy a good bow and the case.. and maybe pay to someone to fix them and make them playable.. Anyway, hope you will find a good solution!

Great!