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Hurdy Gurdy Instrument Shop-by George and Anwyn Leverett Welcome to America's Hurdy Gurdy Maker! AltarWind of Oregon hand makes the Hurdy Gurdy We design and build them with you in mind Check out our Hurdy Gurdies, and let us craft one for you
Hurdy Gurdy History - Altarwind During the 18th century, the hurdy gurdy gained popularity as French court instrument During this time, it's evolution took it to six strings, as well as the addition of resonant sympathetic strings They also became much more ornately decorated Pictured is an antique from the 1800's
The Merry Wood - Hurdy Gurdy - Altarwind Our new Merry Wood model of hurdy gurdy: a great sounding, beautifully built, and affordably priced musical instrument By George Leverett of Altarwind Music
The Moncur-Hurdy Gurdy by George Leverett - Altarwind It seems a fitting name for such a wonderful instrument! It has an ample, beautiful voice suitable for solo performance, vocal accompaniment, or jamming with other musicians With it's beautiful decorations, rich tone, and ease of playability, it's a great fit for any musical ambitions!
Symphonie Hurdy Gurdy by George Leverett - Altarwind This box shaped model is patterned after the early medieval hurdy gurdies that were popular from 1,000 a d - 1,300 a d It has a quieter more subtle voice, which lends nicely to medieval music or vocal accompaniment
Altarwind Music- Our story Every single workday is spent refining and expanding the craft of hurdy gurdy making With over 1,700 instruments built, you are getting years of playtesting and building experience in each instrument We know how much fun it is play a Hurdy Gurdy, and we can't wait to share them with you
Hurdy Gurdy Frequently Asked Questions A hurdy gurdy is a complex machine, requiring heroic skill sets in both woodworking and metal working With the exception of guitar tuners strap buttons, every single part of a hurdy gurdy must be custom made
Altarwind Leverett Hurdy Gurdy Customer Comments and Reviews They answered all of my questions in detail which helped me make informed choices when discussing my wants and needs for my particular Hurdy Gurdy build The sonic qualities and the level of craftsmanship make this an instrument that will stand the test of time