Thank you for saying that @brendanm6921! I also feel Jouhikko has a certain fragile and human tone. And because of that character, it’s sometimes touching our souls.
Dear listener! My debut solo album Jouhikko is now available on several digital platforms. Looking forward to hear your thoughts! Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0I0F7OPAIqw5xFfXgyIU2N?si=0fIv6X9PTiawwBI0B47JUg Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0CYZH7FVM?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_eGXpjKE94uADwlW37fFnmV3bW TH-cam Music: music.th-cam.com/play/OLAK5uy_nVrIy3-CCYOf8MblyugkCKO_okz7DjAL0.html Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/jouhikko/1737743298 + Deezer + Napster
Thanks Richard! One can say that it is the same instrument with the different names, only a design and tuning are varying. In addition, here are some more names to call that instrument: Hiiu kannel, Hiiurootsi kannel, Rootsikannel, Rootsi kannel, Vibukannel, Kiigekannel, Talharp (Estonian), Jouhikannel, Jouhikantele (Finnish), Stråkharpa (Swedish/Danish(?), Haargie (Old Norwegian) etc. There are no strict definitions for each names. Players have built their instruments the way they liked and called those instrumets as they liked. There has been (1-string?), 2-string, 3-string, 4-string and at least nowadays also 5-string instruments. However, there are some common knowledge that Jouhikko (a Finnish name) has most often 3 strings (sometimes 2). A middle string is often tuned as the lowest string. At least with that tuning, a bridge is nowadays often curved. A hand hole has been quite narrow so it has been possible to finger only one string. Nowadays Jouhikko hand holes are often larger. In early days players used commonly the backs of the fingers when fingering this kind of Bowed Lyre (my wild guess is during ca 600 years). A fingertip playing is pretty modern way, it has been popular ca last 10-20 years, mainly outside of Finland. However, the easiest way to play with the fingerbacks is to finger only one string, such as on Jouhikko with a narrow hand hole. Talharpa/Tagelharpa is for me the same instrument. Someone else might have a different knowledge or opinion. It has often 4 strings and the hand hole is large, so it is possible to finger all the strings. The tuning goes usually from low to high, like most of the other bowed instruments. The bridge has been historically rather flat than curved. Some players are still using flat bridges, but most of the players are using the curved ones.
Nowadays the most common way is to have a modern violin type of sound post and a bass bar. If you are aiming for an old authentic historical sound, would be a good idea to make an instrument without a sound post.
I want this to catch on - More instruments being played out in the world ❤🎹🎶🎼🎵🎻
And this guy is so nice too. He always answers my questions!
@kayjaysmusic I’m with you!
Yes @user-ge1rd8il6g, got your point. On the other hand, I somehow feel I’m playing outside when downloading these videos on YT.
It's always good to hear from you, Lassi. You always play with such a gentle touch. It gives the instrument a certain vulnerable tone.
Thank you for saying that @brendanm6921! I also feel Jouhikko has a certain fragile and human tone. And because of that character, it’s sometimes touching our souls.
i love how "rustic" this instrument sounds, it almost sounds like a wind instrument
Yeah, nice to hear that @denizbluemusic!
Beautiful tune! ❤
Thank you Kelly!😊 I played this tune at the first time in public at the concert in Vormsi last August.
Awesome ,please , continue your creativity! Hello from Kazakhstan 😊
Рақмет сізге @user-bn8gr3vj5t! Cool that there is at least one Johikko listener in Kazakhstan too! 😊
Always a joy to hear from you
Thank you for saying that @victorkreig6089!
Lovely! I am always delighted to see a new tune from you!
Glad to hear Patrick! 🙏
Kaunis soitin 🇫🇮
Kyllä vain! Tekijä on Mauri Juan Barmentlo.
Dear listener!
My debut solo album Jouhikko is now available on several digital platforms. Looking forward to hear your thoughts!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0I0F7OPAIqw5xFfXgyIU2N?si=0fIv6X9PTiawwBI0B47JUg
Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0CYZH7FVM?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_eGXpjKE94uADwlW37fFnmV3bW
TH-cam Music: music.th-cam.com/play/OLAK5uy_nVrIy3-CCYOf8MblyugkCKO_okz7DjAL0.html
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/jouhikko/1737743298
+ Deezer
+ Napster
Lovely playing, thank you. Can you explain any difference between the Jouhikko and the Talharpa/Tagelharpa ?
Thanks Richard!
One can say that it is the same instrument with the different names, only a design and tuning are varying. In addition, here are some more names to call that instrument: Hiiu kannel, Hiiurootsi kannel, Rootsikannel, Rootsi kannel, Vibukannel, Kiigekannel, Talharp (Estonian), Jouhikannel, Jouhikantele (Finnish), Stråkharpa (Swedish/Danish(?), Haargie (Old Norwegian) etc.
There are no strict definitions for each names. Players have built their instruments the way they liked and called those instrumets as they liked. There has been (1-string?), 2-string, 3-string, 4-string and at least nowadays also 5-string instruments.
However, there are some common knowledge that Jouhikko (a Finnish name) has most often 3 strings (sometimes 2). A middle string is often tuned as the lowest string. At least with that tuning, a bridge is nowadays often curved. A hand hole has been quite narrow so it has been possible to finger only one string. Nowadays Jouhikko hand holes are often larger.
In early days players used commonly the backs of the fingers when fingering this kind of Bowed Lyre (my wild guess is during ca 600 years). A fingertip playing is pretty modern way, it has been popular ca last 10-20 years, mainly outside of Finland. However, the easiest way to play with the fingerbacks is to finger only one string, such as on Jouhikko with a narrow hand hole.
Talharpa/Tagelharpa is for me the same instrument. Someone else might have a different knowledge or opinion. It has often 4 strings and the hand hole is large, so it is possible to finger all the strings. The tuning goes usually from low to high, like most of the other bowed instruments. The bridge has been historically rather flat than curved. Some players are still using flat bridges, but most of the players are using the curved ones.
Oh, and... does this kind of instrument have a visible sound post, or other bridge/soundboard support please ?
Nowadays the most common way is to have a modern violin type of sound post and a bass bar. If you are aiming for an old authentic historical sound, would be a good idea to make an instrument without a sound post.