How the Träskofiol makes its sound
In the Hornbostel–Sachs system, which classifies instruments by how they produce sound, the Träskofiol belongs to the lutes: strings run parallel to a soundboard and along a neck – the family of the guitar, violin, sitar and oud.
More broadly it is one of the chordophones (string instruments), where sound comes from vibrating strings, amplified by a resonating body.
Players shape its sound through technique and materials; the resonating body filters the raw vibration, boosting some harmonics and damping others.
From Wikipedia
The träskofiol or clog fiddle is a traditional musical instrument from the southern Swedish province, Skåne, consisting of a violin neck and soundboard added to the body of a clog wooden shoe.
The instrument is one of the limited number of traditional instruments upon which musicians can play in competition for the Zorn Prize to be awarded the title of riksspelman.
Other lutes
Frequently asked questions
What does the Träskofiol sound like?
As one of the lutes, its sound comes from the way strings run parallel to a soundboard and along a neck.
What type of instrument is the Träskofiol?
It is classified as lutes (Hornbostel–Sachs 321.321-7).
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q18449477 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Träskofiol – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Unknown author Unknown author – PDM-owner