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Nyckelharpa

What is a nyckelharpa?

The nyckelharpa is a traditional Swedish instrument that has been played, in one form or another as it evolved, for more than 600 years. At least four different versions of the nyckelharpa are still played today, an uncommon situation for most folk instruments.

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ANA Zoom Jam – November 16th!

Join us Saturday, November 16th, 10:00-11:30 am Pacific Time for our quarterly Zoom Jam! Our leaders this session are Cajsa Ekstav, John Hall, Elise Peters, and Renee Vaughan. There should be time at the end for some participant-led tunes, so think of your favorite! All instruments are welcome.

If you are an ANA member, you will receive the Zoom link by email a day or two before the jam. If you’re not a member and want to attend, please use our Google signup form.

Check our Zoom Jam page for the tune list if you want to prepare in advance!

Bart Brashers Nyckelharpa Memorial Loaner Program

Applications for the Bart Brashers Memorial Loaner Program are closed for this season, but we will be accepting applications again on April 1st, 2025. To those who applied, thank you and we’ll be in touch after the selection committee meets. Learn more about the program

Find a Nyckelharpa Teacher

Click here to see a list of ANA members who teach, either in person or online. If you are a current ANA member and teach, but are not on the list, please contact us!

Bart Brashers: 1965-2021

With great sadness we share with you that Bart Brashers, co-founder of the ANA and brilliant musician, has passed away. We have collected many of his own tunes.
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Good things are coming. We are working on a new website, planning activities, and reshaping the future of the ANA. We are happy to be able to share updates with you along the way. (Please note: We are a registered nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington. We are not a 501(c)(3).)