A hurdy gurdy is an instrument with several hundred years of history. When you turn the crank the wheel is the equivalent of a bow on the strings. Despite people guessing Irish or Scottish she is actually German.
In addition to music, Patty Gurdy has done a few informational videos, mostly explaining what a hurdy gurdy is. Search under Patty Gurdy and check them out. You’ll love the music even more if you understand how it works. BTW, the hurdy gurdy that Patty plays in this video has EIGHTEEN strings!
I actually love listening to the hurdy gurdy. If you want to see two different ways of playing them, react to Faun - Walpurgisnacht. It's a fun song...Just not in english.
Dude im a patty follower, but if you want to really see what can be done on a hurdy gurdy look up guiliem desq , playing omen, dude you think this is awsome, wait to have your mind blown