Hurdy Gurdies by George Leverett

Hurdy-gurdies came out around 1,000 a.d. in France. Originally, they were played in churches before they had organs. They are played by cranking the handle on the end with one hand (which turns a wheel in the instrument against the strings) and pressing the buttons on the bottom with your other hand.

Our hurdy gurdy gurdies have two rows of keys: The lower row of buttons are set up diatonically (like the white keys of a piano) so you'll be cranking out songs in no time! The chromatic notes (equivalent to the black keys of the piano) are inset above the main buttons.

All our hurdy gurdies are handcrafted in southern Oregon. Click on the pictures above to find out more about each model that we offer.

and more NEWS

Oregon Public Television recently filmed a documentary of us, to be aired this Fall. The segment focuses on our work making Hurdy Gurdies, and will air on the program 'Art Beat'. More details will be posted soon. (Mar 2008).

NEWS:

See our Hurdy Gurdy in the movies!

The Canadian movie production The Sea Wolf' bought one of our hurdy gurdies for use in the film. To see the instrument we crafted for the film, visit our gallery page. (Apr. 2008)

NOTE:

As of July 1st, the pricing structure for our Hurdy Gurdies is going to change. All orders placed before that time will be honored at current rates.