Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France

By Robert A. Green

The hurdy-gurdy, or vielle, has been part of European musical life since the eleventh century. In eighteenth-century France, improvements in its sound and appearance led to its use in chamber ensembles. This new and expanded edition of The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France offers the definitive introduction to the classic stringed instrument. Robert A. Green discusses the techniques of playing the hurdy-gurdy and the interpretation of its music, based on existing methods and on his own experience as a performer. The list of extant music includes new pieces discovered within the last decade and provides new historical context for the instrument and its role in eighteenth-century French culture.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253024951
• ISBN13: 9780253024954
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (Ips)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher