Pochette Hardanger

A 'pocket-sized' and travel-friendly version of a hardanger fiddle! This unique instrument was inspired by our time spent at Folklore Village in Wisconsin, attending the 2025 HFAA (Hardanger Fiddle Association of America) workshop.
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'Pochette' is the French word for pocket, and pocket fiddles were commonly used by dancing masters and traveling musicians for many centuries, dating back to the 1500s.
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This pocket hardanger, with a typical hardanger scale length, carries a sound that is surprisingly full for how petite the body is, aided by the four sympathetic understrings.
 
Besides being a curiosity piece for those intrigued by the intersection of Baroque and Norwegian influences, the pochette hardanger would be handy for a player who seeks a designated travel instrument. But, this is especially an instrument for anyone who wants a hardanger they can easily stow in their backpack to play in the mountains and woods for the elves and fairies.