Hurdy-gurdy - Verlag der Spielleute

Lißberg Lyre Days 2025

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The Spielleute publishing house will have a stand at the Lißberger Leiertage 2025 – with teaching materials, sheet music and everything to do with playing, learning and passing on traditional music.

The event at a glance:
From May 28 to June 1, 2025, hurdy-gurdy players of all levels will meet in Lißberg for an intensive weekend with:

8 different courses for hurdy-gurdy (beginners to advanced)
1 ensemble course for accompanying persons (Thu & Fri)
Evening program with small concerts, sessions and discussions
free guided tour of the Musical Instrument Museum
Camping on the grounds of the castle ruins
Exchange ideas in a relaxed and open atmosphere

Course instructors:
Hendrik Ardner, Alex Bloch, Scott Marshall, Thomas Zeuner, Ron Winkler, Isabell Kraft, Hans Lang, Claudia Elmer and Peter Streng.

At the publisher’s stand you will find:

Textbooks for hurdy-gurdy, nyckelharpa, accordion and more
selected sheet music collections of traditional dance music
Current new releases and classics from the program
Personal advice and discussion at eye level

Posted on 16. October 202430. April 2025 by Folk.World — Leave a comment

Follow us on social media – The publisher in your everyday life

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.

Posted on 31. May 202430. April 2025 by Folk.World — Leave a comment

Meet Scott Marshall – master of the hurdy-gurdy! 🎶

We 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.

Posted on 12. May 202430. April 2025 by Folk.World — Leave a comment

Surprise at the Lißberger Leiertage: Jonas meets Luna

Das Bild zeigt zwei Personen vor einer natürlichen Felsformation. Die Person links hat langes, rotes Haar und trägt eine Brille sowie ein braunes Oberteil. Sie lächelt in die Kamera. Die Person rechts hat graues, lockiges Haar und einen Bart. Sie trägt ein dunkelblaues Hemd mit einem braunen Hemd darüber. Der Himmel im Hintergrund ist klar und blau. Es sieht nach einem sonnigen Tag in einer grünen, natürlichen Umgebung aus.

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.

Posted on 11. May 202430. April 2025 by Folk.World — Leave a comment

Discover the world of folk music: The minstrels’ publishing house

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!