The langspil is a traditional Icelandic drone zither used in Icelandic folk music since the 18th century, and it can be played by plucking the strings by hand, with a
bow or by hammering. Langspils exist in two basic versions, straight
and curved and are generally around the length of 80 cm, but can be as
long as 104 cm or as short as 73 cm. Many different types of wood have
traditionally been used, including pine, fir, beechwood, birch, oak and
walnut, since they were generally constructed from driftwood.
Today we have with us the amazing Niccolo Seligmann to tell us all about the instrument with this awesome video he made for us:
For more Langspil music:
Website: Niccoloseligmann.com/
Youtube: Youtube.com/NiccoloSeligmann
Spotify: Sptfy.com/NiccoloSeligmann
Instagram: Instagram.com/niccolo.seligmann
Facebook: Facebook.com/niccoloseligmannmusic
Patreon: Patreon.com/niccoloseligmann
Email him: nseligmann@gmail.com
For more information about the instrument: https://www.funi-
