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Hurdy Gurdy & Symphonies

Browse our collection of Hurdy Gurdy & Symphony Instruments available at the Early Music Shop. These instruments have analogies to both bowed and keyboard instruments. Known origins of these instruments date back to the 9th century!
  • Hurdy Gurdy after Bosch by John Verney

    John Verney
    £3,495.00
    PO Ref. PO1395S Specially commissioned in 2024, the design of this instrument is inspired by the painting of Garden of Earthly Delights ( Hieronymus Bosch c.1500) and is in brand new condition. Top : First Quality Spruce Soundboard Back : Sycamore Sides : Sycamore Tangents : Rosewood Buttons : Rosewood and Holly Pegs : Ebony Handle : Boxwood and Brass with Ebony insert Bridge : Adjustable Mouche : D Petit bourdon : G Trompette : D For more details about this or any other instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    £3,495.00
  • Helmut Gotschy Phoenix Da Vinci Hurdy Gurdy

    Helmut Gotschy
    £4,500.00
    Brand new instrument arriving in approximately 15 months. Please contact us if you are interested in reserving. Helmut Gotschy Phoenix Da Vinci Hurdy Gurdy. Helmut Gotschy has been making hurdy-gurdys since 1979 as one of the leading and most innovative manufacturers of traditional and modern hurdy-gurdys, from low-cost to high-end electronic models. The Phoenix Da Vinci model has two melody strings, two drone strings and two trompettes. Includes strap and case.
    £4,500.00
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  • Medieval Hurdy Gurdy (Symphony) by Marcos Kaiser

    Marcos Kaiser Mori
    £3,500.00
    Medieval Hurdy Gurdy (Symphony) after “cantigas de Santa Maria” illuminated manuscript - including hard case. Chromatic range, in South American Cedar and spruce. Gut strings.
    £3,500.00
  • Mihály Vrábel - Renaissance Style Hurdy Gurdy

    Mihaly Vrabel
    £1,495.00
    Mihály Vrábel - Renaissance Style Hurdy Gurdy - a fairly rustic hand made 4 string hurdy gurdy with trompette, but fully functional and keenly priced. Suggested Tuning: E A A melody string E x 2 trompette string A bass string A Alternative Tuning: G D g d (more traditional) Optional Extra: Kingham Hard Case For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    £1,495.00
  • Mihály Vrábel - Baroque Style Hurdy Gurdy

    Mihaly Vrabel
    £1,495.00
    Mihály Vrábel - Baroque Style Hurdy Gurdy - a fairly rustic hand made 5 string hurdy gurdy with trompette, but fully functional and keenly priced. The two melody strings gives this hurdy gurdy slightly more volume over the drone strings. Suggested Tuning: E A e a melody string E x 2 trompette string A bass string A tenor string E Alternative Tuning: G D g d (more traditional) Chanterelle ( melody string) g Trompette string c or d or g Petit Bourdon String D Gros Bourdon String G Optional Extra: Kingham Hard Case For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    £1,495.00
  • Mihály Vrábel - Hungarian Style Hurdy Gurdy

    Mihaly Vrabel
    £1,495.00
    Mihály Vrábel - Hungarian Style Hurdy Gurdy Mihály Vrábel - Hungarian Style Hurdy Gurdy - a fairly rustic hand made 3 string hurdy gurdy with trompette, but fully functional and keenly priced. This instrument has one melody string and two drone strings. Suggested Tuning: E A A melody string E x 2 trompette string A bass string A Alternative Tuning: G D g (more traditional) Optional Extra: Kingham Hard Case For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    £1,495.00
  • Mihály Vrábel - Galician Style Hurdy Gurdy

    Mihaly Vrabel
    £1,495.00
    Mihály Vrábel - Galician Style Hurdy Gurdy - a fairly rustic hand made 5 string hurdy gurdy with trompette, but fully functional and keenly priced. The two melody strings gives this hurdy gurdy slightly more volume over the drone strings. Suggested Tuning: E A A melody string E x 2 trompette string A bass string A Alternative Tuning: G D g d d (more traditional) Optional Extra: Kingham Hard Case For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    £1,495.00
  • Mihály Vrábel - Renaissance Style 4 String Symphony with Trompette

    Mihaly Vrabel
    £1,495.00
    Mihály Vrábel - Renaissance Style 4 String Symphony with Trompette - a fairly rustic hand made 4 string symphony with trompette, but fully functional and keenly priced. Suggested Tuning: E A A melody string E trompette string A bass string A Alternative Tuning: G D g d (more traditional) Optional Extra: Kingham Hard Case For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    £1,495.00
  • Helmut Gotschy Phoenix Standard Hurdy Gurdy

    Helmut Gotschy
    £3,995.00
    Brand new instrument arriving in approximately 15 months. Please contact us if you are interested in reserving. Helmut Gotschy Phoenix Standard Hurdy Gurdy, including hard case. - Two melody strings - Two drone strings - One trompette - Hard case included Hear this instrument: Your browser does not support the audio element. Helmut Gotschy has been making hurdy-gurdys since 1979 as one of the leading and most innovative manufacturers of traditional and modern hurdy-gurdys.
    £3,995.00
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  • EMS 3 String Student Chromatic Symphony Kit - for home assembly

    Early Music Shop
    £795.00
    This Early Music Shop symphony kit is based on illustrations from manuscripts from the Cantigas De Santa Maria by Alfonso X(1221-1284) and the Lutrel Psaltery (1320-1340). This kit, a joint project between Early Music Shop and Toomas Marga has been designed for ease of assembly with each part having been carefully crafted from quality materials. Just follow the step by step instructions with colour photographs and full scale drawing. Optional Semi-Rigid Case
    £795.00
  • Introducing...The Hurdy Gurdy: A Practical Start to the Instrument

    Jaywood Press
    £19.95
    About this tutor book In this modern tutorial, Clare Salaman introduces the Hurdy-Gurdy with a progressive selection of 30 easy arrangements accompanied by technical notes and pictures. The mystery of this instrument is uncovered with a light exploration into its history and is further demonstrated with live recordings of all the included pieces available on a free audio download. Introducing... Series Designed as an introduction, this series provides a solid foundation in a clear and easy-to-read format. Essential for all beginners seeking a practical start to their instrument. The Author Clare Salaman (1966-2022) was a renowned multi-instrumentalist and founder of The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments. She lectured and directed at the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, the Norwegian Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music.
    £19.95
  • Vrabel Renaissance Hurdy Gurdy Hard Case by Kingham

    Kingham
    £850.00
    Vrabel Renaissance Hurdy Gurdy Hard Case by Kingham - suitable for all Vrabel Hurdy Gurdies and may suit others. See photographs of Vrabel Hurdy Gurdies in the case (instruments not included)
    £850.00
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