Welcome to the blog of the Spielleute publishing house! Our heart beats for the fascinating world of drone and folk music. With passion and dedication, we share exciting stories, artist interviews and useful tips about bagpipes, hurdy-gurdies and many other traditional instruments with you. Whether you are an experienced musician or a curious beginner - dive in and discover the magic of these unique sounds with us!
Advent is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to prepare yourself musically for the festive season – or to find a special surprise for someone who has always wanted to learn a new instrument. Here are a few inspiring ideas on how you can get yourself or your loved ones in the mood for Christmas with festive tunes and instruments.
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Are you ready for more traditional music in your life? Then check out where it suits you best! We share exciting insights, musical highlights and much more on several channels.
Whether you are interested in the world of bagpipes, nyckelharpor or other traditional instruments – you will find exactly what you are looking for here. Discover musicians who are passionate about the ancient craft, experience short tutorials or simply enjoy the beautiful sounds that can inspire you.
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The Rudolstadt Festival, one of the most important stages for folk and world music in Europe, captivates thousands every year. Between the numerous concerts, dance events and sessions, you can feel the magic of the music pulsating in every corner of Rudolstadt’s old town. But for someone like Jonas Böttcher, the owner of Verlag der Spielleute, it’s about more than just listening to music. For him, the festival is an indispensable source of inspiration – and a place where the connection between the past and present of traditional music becomes tangible.
Continue reading Jonas and the Rudolstadt Festival: Between tradition and new beginnings
Do you already know Jule Bauer (@julebauer.nyckelharpa)? She is one of the most talented musicians and authors on the scene and a true master of the nyckelharpa, one of the most fascinating instruments in traditional music. Jule has a long history with the Spielleute publishing house – she bought her first folk and early music CDs here back in the early 90s. Back then, these were her first steps into the world of traditional music, which she is still passionate about today.
Continue reading Get to know Jule Bauer – master of the nyckelharpaWe are pleased to introduce you to Scott Marshall! Scott is a true virtuoso on the hurdy-gurdy, and we had the pleasure of meeting him at the Lißberger Leiertage. 🌀🎻
In this short video, he shows us just how versatile the hurdy-gurdy is. If you are curious and want to find out more about this fascinating instrument, then be sure to visit the Spielleute Verlag.
Continue reading Meet Scott Marshall – master of the hurdy-gurdy! 🎶
If you’ve always wanted to know how the medieval bagpipe is played or where you can find authentic sheet music and material for it, then you’ve come to the right place at Verlag der Spielleute! In one of our Instagram Reels, Brian Haase, the frontman of Fabula, tells us about his long-standing relationship with the publisher and provides exciting insights into the German bagpipe tradition.
Continue reading Learn medieval bagpipes with Brian Haase from Fabula
Have you always dreamed of immersing yourself in the world of traditional music? Verlag der Spielleute offers you the unique opportunity to discover and deepen your passion for bagpipes and historical instruments. Discover extraordinary melodies and be inspired by the variety of traditional sounds.
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At the Lißberger Leiertage, Jonas from Verlag der Spielleute unexpectedly met Luna from LunaHurdyGurdy. The meeting led to an inspiring exchange about their shared passion for traditional music and possible future projects.
Continue reading Surprise at the Lißberger Leiertage: Jonas meets Luna
We have been preserving traditional music and instruments with passion since 1988. Find bagpipes, hurdy-gurdies, historical sheet music and more. Immerse yourself in the soundscapes of times gone by and experience the variety of traditional melodies. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic and become part of our community!
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