Nyckelharpamaker

NYCKELHARPA MAKER


AMREY SCHAFFELD


Welcome to the website for Nyckelharpas by Amrey Schaffeld

Are you looking for a high-quality instrument with a unique sound?

Then you are in the right place here!


Each of my Nyckelharpas is an individually handmade piece with unique sound,

optimal weight and a keyboard that is characterized by wonderfully precise and smooth playability.

You can choose between four models.

I'll be very happy to welcome you in my workshop where you can try my instruments.


I'm looking forward to your visit!

ABOUT

ME

Since I've learned to play the violin at the age of 6, music has accompanied me throughout my whole life. As a schoolgirl, I've played in various orchestras, discovered my passion for folk music at the age of 16 and since then I 've played in a wide variety of ensembles from Irish folk to folk rock and Swedish folk, including bands like e.g. "Die Komödianskys", "Off Limits", "Lanky down Dilly" and "Lindelund". Currently, I'm touring with the band "Sväng - Scandinavian Folk Trio".

 
In spring 20I2, I successfully completed my training as a luthier at the violin making school in Mittenwald, Germany and in the same year I began playing and building nyckelharpas, which have fascinated me ever since my childhood.


I have worked in various violin making workshops, including the Holfter GmbH  in Stolberg and the Peter Schlarb - workshop in Aachen. I've also worked for the nyckelharpa maker Annette Osann in Dole (France) from 2013 to 2017, and have been building nyckelharpas from my own models in my own workshop since 2013. Both, the collaboration with Annette Osann and the close exchange with professional nyckelharpa players have influenced my instruments and made them what they are today.

AWARDS AND CUSTOMER REWIEWS


I can proudly report that I was the first German to win first place with my instrument alongside Olov Johansson and Sören Åhker at the Gille och Nyckelharpstämma 2022 in Österbybruk, Sweden

             

              

         

        













        




        

      

      


       

    

    

     

    

        

      

      


       

    

    

     

    

"When Amrey handed me my instrument, the wonderfully sonorous sound immediately captivated me and still does. When I start playing, it is extremely difficult for me to put it down again. The keyboard can be played so elegantly, precisely and fluently, just as if you were stroking it. Absolutely fascinating!"




                                  Claudia Elmer

"Amrey Schaffeld is experimental and innovative: with each new nyckelharpa she goes one step further. Her extremely precisely crafted instruments are characterised by excellent playability and a tone that is as powerful as it is warm."





                                      Fabian Payr

NYCKELHARPA MODELS

My philosophy:

I build four different nyckelharpa models, which differ mainly in sound, choice of materials and construction. The colour and e.g. the shape of the head can vary regarding the customer's wishes. The development of my keyboard was inspired by the ideas of professional nyckelharpa players. This resulted in a keyboard that is optimally adapted to the needs of the player. Trills, glissando and fast runs are very easy playable on it. The fine tuners are integrated in the tailpiece. This allows easy and precise tuning and saves weight.

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MODEL "JOIE"


This nyckelharpa has curved maple sides, maple back and western red cedar top with purfling and maple veneer head.


The sound is very fine and precise in modulation, in total warm and full.


In baroque music and early music the model "Joie" has already found many friends. It fits well into ensembles and is equally convincing as a solo instrument.


Number of keys on the keyboard:


A-String: 20

D-String: 12

G-String: 10

C-String: 10

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MODEL "LA BELLE"


This nyckelharpa has a body made of spruce with sawn ribs and a narrow design and impresses with its particularly low weight.


The keyboard follows the same popular design of "Plaisir" and "Joie" and impresses with its smoothness and easy playability due to the small key spacing.


This model is warm, fine, round and well balanced

in sound.





Number of keys on the keyboard:


A-string: 20

D-string: 12

G string: 10


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MODEL "PLAISIR"


This nyckelharpa has a body of spruce with sawn sides, as it is also common with traditional Swedish instruments.


The sound is therefore clear, direct and assertive, as well as full and sonorous in the lows.


The instrument is a good "all-rounder", well suited for folk as well as other music genres.




Number of keys on the keyboard:


A-String: 20

D-String: 12

G-String: 10

C-String: 10


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MODEL "GLÄDJE"


This nyckelharpa has a body of spruce with sawn ribs,

following the longstanding swedish building tradition.


The special feature here is the traditionally hand-carved keyboard of the highest quality and precision.


This instrument follows the typical Swedish sound ideal and is based on the ideas and teachings of the reputable nyckelharpa maker Esbjörn Hogmark.


It has a clear direct sound that is optimally balanced for Swedish dance music



Number of keys on the keyboard:


A-String: 22

D-String: 10

G-String: 7

DATES

Visit me at exhibitions, at music workshops or at festivals. Looking forward to meeting you there!

2022

05.10.19 - 09.10.22 International Days of the Nyckelharpa at Burg Fürsteneck

29. 10. 22 "Meet the Expert" W1 Zentrum für junge Kultur, Regensburg

12.11.22 13.30 - 15.00h Hummelkurse at Burg Ebernburg, Bad Kreuznach


2021

In the process of planning


2020

Corona break


2019

03.10.19-06.10.19  Internationale Nyckelharpatage auf Burg Fürsteneck


2018

20.01.18-21.01.18  Resonanzen Instrumentenausstellung Wien

04.10.18-07.10.18  Internationale Nyckelharpatage auf Burg Fürsteneck


2017

21.01.17-22.01.17  Resonanzen Instrumentenausstellung Wien

07.07.17-09.07.17  Rudolstadt-Festival Instrumentenbauzentrum

05.10.17-08.10.17  Internationale Nyckelharpatage auf Burg Fürsteneck


2016

19.08.16 - 21.08.16  Early music for Nyckelharpa in Bertinoro

06.10.16 - 09.10.16  Internationale Nyckelharpatage auf Burg Fürsteneck

18.11.16 - 20.11.16  Journées de Musiques Anciennes in Vanves

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A LOOK INTO MY WORKSHOP

Here are some impressions of my work.

CONTACT

Amrey Schaffeld


Elferstr. 7

Germany - 93053 Regensburg

Mail: info@nyckelharpabauerin.de

Mobile: +49 (0) 152 33963197



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