7 cut dog - Tools Scott Gayman 2023-09-12 | These are the tools I have found work best for me when I make a dog.PLEASE PROTECT YOUR FINGERS!!I have made hundreds of dogs and have cut my fingers countless times. If you can protect your thumb and fingers, please do. I'm the type of guy who just grabs the super glue to glue myself back together. Please be careful if you use my method.
A new way to think about playing coups Scott Gayman 2023-01-18 | A different way to view placement and direction while playing the coup. Let me know if it works for you.
Rebuild of a new Chinese made hurdy gurdy Scott Gayman 2021-06-04 | This came to me as unplayable and needed a lot of work to get into a playable condition. The video shows the work that needed to be performed on it just to make it good enough to use as a starter instrument. I didn't bother doing any finish repair (which would be a nightmare on these) and simply replaced the parts that were a problem. Unless you have a full working woodshop, $1000 you want to throw away, a working knowledge of the hurdy gurdy, and about 40 to 50 hours of your time these are not for you (I wouldn't do this again).There are two good things about this instrument; they have a fine structure with well made bracing and reasonable wood choice and use, and the crank and knob are well made.The remainder of the instrument is in need of work. The original wheel is a paperweight, the drone bridges are chunky and in the wrong place, the main bridge is wrong and poorly attached, the nut is so small as to be unusable, the bearings are poor, the design is fair, the axle may not be aligned properly (critically important), and the list goes on.
The Basics of Playing the Hurdy Gurdy Scott Gayman 2021-05-24 | We discuss playing the coup, left hand position and movement, and briefly (very briefly) go over a tune. It is important to have some foundation to start your playing with. Hopefully this will serve as a basic foundation for those getting started. I stress in this video that the best way to proceed and become successful is to find a great teacher to help you learn and keep you moving forward. You can learn a lot on your own but a teacher can help to get you over those humps and fill in the gaps. There is a list of teachers on the Hurdy Gurdy Community Facebook Group.T-shirt art by Brian Sago
Basic Maintenance and Adjustment for the Hurdy Gurdy Scott Gayman 2021-05-24 | The basics of how to adjust your hurdy gurdy. Each instrument is different so not all of the information may apply to each instrument but it is good to have the basic knowledge that will help you to solve issues that arise.T-shirt art by Brian Sago
Getting Started on Your New Hurdy Gurdy Scott Gayman 2021-05-23 | The basics of getting started on your hurdy gurdy. How to hold it, how to strap it on, how to sit, how to tune, etc.All the things that seem daunting in the beginning are really just the things you haven't been taught. This video hopes to address the basics of how to get started and what to do to successfully get beyond the first steps.T-shirt art by Brian Sago
History of the Hurdy Gurdy Scott Gayman 2021-05-23 | Who invented the hurdy gurdy and why? No one knows for sure, and they are likely to never know. We discuss the progression of the instrument, its styles through history, and how they differ from one region to the next. This is not comprehensive and some of my information may be out of date so enjoy but don't get wrapped up in it. I am not a researcher I'm an enthusiast hoping to answer some basic questions.T-shirt art by Brian Sago
How to strap on a hurdy gurdy Scott Gayman 2021-05-13 | How to strap on a hurdy gurdy based on observation from a body mechanics specialist. I did not develop this and the information was passed on to me.
Why Tangent Alignment is Important Scott Gayman 2021-04-22 | quick video showing why tangent alignment is important for matched strings.
Quick cottoning video for the hurdy gurdy Scott Gayman 2020-10-21 | Demonstrating how I apply cotton to the strings of my hurdy gurdy.
Coups 4 to 3 practice Scott Gayman 2018-09-14 | A fast dirty video to show the way to learn a bit more fluidity in the way that you play the coups. The idea is to practice the coups in rotation 4 to 3 to 4 to 3 etc. Apparently the video on my phone and the camera didn't match so half my head is in the whole thing, you want to look at the hurdy gurdy not my face anyway. Have fun. Practice, practice, practice.
Coup de 3 upside down Scott Gayman 2018-09-14 | A fast dirty video to show the way to learn coup de 3 right side up and upside down. A step toward a coup de 6 (a small step but every little bit helps). Apparently the video on my phone and the camera didn't match so half my head is in the whole thing, you want to look at the hurdy gurdy not my face anyway. Have fun. Practice, practice, practice.
Putting the coups together Scott Gayman 2018-09-14 | A fast dirty video to show the way to learn to put the coups together. The idea is to practice the coups in each position and then try to play them in succession. Apparently the video on my phone and the camera didn't match so half my head is in the whole thing, you want to look at the hurdy gurdy not my face anyway. Have fun. Practice, practice, practice.Also, "slown down" is not proper English please don't use it as I did.
Audren Kerboeuf hurdy gurdy played by Jimi Hellinga Scott Gayman 2018-07-21 | A baroque Louvet style hurdy gurdy built by Audren Kerboeuf played by Jimi Hellinga
Chris Allen luteback model Scott Gayman 2017-11-19 | Chris Allen and Sabina Allen Nigout model luteback in Re (key of D).http://hurdygurdy.orgNote: he did not really want to be on camera but I ask the makers to play their own instruments to showcase the sounds they want out of them.
Bernard Kerboeuf playing a modern built guitar body Scott Gayman 2017-11-18 | Bernard Kerboeuf playing a modern guitar bodied instrument. http://www.vielleskerboeuf.com
Bernard Kerboeuf playing a contemporary soprano Scott Gayman 2017-11-18 | Bernard Kerboeuf playing a contemporary soprano instrument built by Audren Kerboeuf. http://www.vielleskerboeuf.com
Bernard Kerboeuf playing a modern classic soprano Scott Gayman 2017-11-18 | Bernard Kerboeuf playing a modern built classic style vielle a roue. This is a soprano model in Re (the key of D)
Bernard Kerboeuf playing a contemporary Alto model Scott Gayman 2017-11-18 | Bernard Kerboeuf playing a contemporary Alto model hurdy gurdy (vielle a roue) built by his son Audren Kerboeuf. This demonstration is in Re (the key of D). http://www.vielleskerboeuf.comIt is my intent to gather as many examples as possible to showcase the individual sounds and models of hurdy gurdies and maker across Europe.
Waiting for dinner Volcaniques Les Brayauds 2015 Scott Gayman 2015-07-28 | Musicians from all around the world get together to play while waiting for dinner in July 2015 at Volcaniques Les Brayauds 2015
Chateau dArs Le Son Continu 2015 Scott Gayman 2015-07-21 | I don't know the players but I thought that it was interesting little harmonium.
Chateau dArs final march through Scott Gayman 2015-07-21 | The final "snake" march through the Le Son Continu Chateau d'Ars festival 2015.
Thomas Fradin at Boudets booth at Le Son Continu 2015 Scott Gayman 2015-07-20 | Thomas Fradin playing an acoustic-electric hurdy gurdy from Mr Boudet.
Richard RT Taylor and Scott Gayman at Freight and Salvage 2013 Scott Gayman 2014-06-26 | Richard "RT" Taylor and Scott Gayman play Hurdy Gurdy at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley for a Galician Concert.The tunes are Muineira de Collazo and Buxos Verdes.
Richard RT Taylor and Scott Gayman playing at the Freight and Salvage 2013 Scott Gayman 2014-06-26 | Richard "RT" Taylor and Scott Gayman playing Hurdy Gurdy at Freight and Salvage in August 2013The tunes are Aujourd' Hui ou Demain and Avant de s'en Aller
Wolfgang Weichselbaumer Drop Wheel Demo Scott Gayman 2010-03-03 | This is a follow up video to the video for Wolfgang Weichselbaumer's new design for a drop wheel hurdy gurdy. The video was shot in Vienna at his work shop and is just a demonstration of the movement of the rear bearing which allows the pressure on the wheel to be changed according to the needs of the player. The wheel can also be completely dropped away from the strings allowing the strings to be plucked.
Luc Arbogast - Falsetto singer at Chateau dArs 2009 Scott Gayman 2010-01-21 | Thanks to Brambiau for the name of this singer.
Gregory Jolivet plays at Chateau dArs in 2009 Scott Gayman 2010-01-21 | Gregory Jolivet plays in front of Phillipe Mousnier's booth at Chateau d'Ars in 2009.
Teacher concert at AKDT in 2009 Scott Gayman 2009-12-03 | Patrick Bouffard, Eric Montbel. Bruno le Tron and others play a teachers concert at AKDT in Belgium in 2009
Teacher concert at AKDT 2009 (2) Scott Gayman 2009-12-03 | Patrick Bouffard, Eric Montbel, Bruno Le Tron and other give a teacher concert at AKDT in Belgium in 2009
Teacher concert at AKDT in 2009 (1) Scott Gayman 2009-12-03 | Partick Bouffard, Eric Montbel, Bruno Le Tron and friends play at AKDT in Belgium in 2009.
Accordian players Chateau dArs Scott Gayman 2009-12-02 | I saw these accordian players at Chateau d'Ars in 2009 and thought that they deserved some video time.
La Chavannee plays at Gennetine in 2009 (4) Scott Gayman 2009-12-02 | La Chavannee play at Gennetine in 2009
La Chavannee plays at Gennetine 2009 (3) Scott Gayman 2009-12-02 | La Chavannee plays at Gennetine in 2009
La Chavannee at Gennetine in 2009 (2) Scott Gayman 2009-12-01 | La Chavannee plays at Gennetine in 2009
Pierre Rouch and friends Scott Gayman 2009-10-28 | Pierre and friends play bagpipe and cornemuse at Chateau d' Ars in 2009
Piffero Brisco and Dancers at Gennetine 2009 Scott Gayman 2009-10-28 | A fun band, I don't know much about them but I found them to be great fun to listen to.
Willy Pichard plays at Gennetine 2009 Scott Gayman 2009-10-28 | Willy is a fantastic player. I met him in Gennetine and he amazed me everytime I saw him play.
Young man plays Boudet Vielle Scott Gayman 2009-10-28 | A young future star plays vielle at Msr. Boudet's booth at Chateau d' Ars in 2009
Helmut Mossmann Double chanter Binou Scott Gayman 2009-09-29 | Helmut Mossmann demonstrates his double chanter pipes at Chateau d'Ars 2009
Gregory Jolivet plays Hurdy Gurdy at Chateau dArs Scott Gayman 2009-09-29 | Gregory Jolivet playing Hurdy Gurdy in front of Msr. Mousnier's stall at Chateau d' Ars in 2009
Vertigo at AKDT Scott Gayman 2009-09-23 | Vertigo at AKDT in Belgium in 2009. Eric Montbel, Bruno Le Tron
Hurdy Gurdy Coup technique - Chypre (Cypress) Scott Gayman 2009-09-15 | A demostration of various coups that can be performed using the tune Cypress (Chypre).
No. 4 Coup lesson for hurdy gurdy Scott Gayman 2009-09-15 | A basic technique for playing the coup in the number four position on the hurdy gurdy. This is not the only way to perform the coup but it the basic technique.
Lesson in Coup Gras-Long Coup- for the hurdy gurdy Scott Gayman 2009-09-15 | The basic technique for playing the coup gras (long coup) on the hurdy gurdy. This is not the only way to perform the coup but it the basic technique.
No. 3 Coup lesson for the hurdy gurdy Scott Gayman 2009-09-15 | The basic technique for playing the coup in the number three position on the hurdy gurdy. This is not the only way to perform the coup but it the basic technique.
