Fiddle music in Sweden

In this mini documentary I outline the history and current practice of fiddling in Sweden. I discuss the early relationship between fiddle music and the sälgflöjt (willow flute) and säckpipa (bagpipe), and the development of the current repertoire. I look at the first tune collectors, the origins of the Spelmänslag fiddle groups, and the renaissance of Swedish folk music following the “Green Wave“ of the 1970’s. I go into some detail about ornamentation and style in Swedish fiddling, with some comparisons to other related fiddle styles. I discuss the complexities of polska rhythms, and describe the Nyckelharpa and träskofiol. I gratefully acknowledge the help and inspiration given by Mia Marine in creating this piece, and strongly recommend her fiddle academy if you are interested in serious study of Swedish fiddle. A full transcript of this video is included in my pdf booklet “The Swedish Collection“, avail