Hurdy gurdy

A hurdy gurdy is a stringed musical instrument played by a rosin-covered wheel. It dates back to the Middle Ages. 
The hurdy gurdy can create three types of sounds. The melody is played on melody strings by pressing keys on the side of the instrument. These press tangents against the strings. Hurdy gurdies can also have drone strings, which play one note continuously. Many hurdy gurdies also have a buzzing bridge. Turning the wheel faster causes this to make a rhythmic buzzing sound.
its a pretty cool instrument. it makes a funny drone noise and it plays similar to a violin. :)

 Bands that feature hurdy gurdies 

 Omnia
 Valravn
 Faun
 Kelten Zonder Grenzen
 The Mediaeval Baebes

Category:String instruments