Hurdy Gurdy Strings! - Types, Tuning, Brands & Buying Guide

Yes, it's true, it's a video about strings for the hurdy-gurdy. This complete guide covers everything you need to know! We break down: 🎻 Which strings to buy – Violin, viola, cello, or gut strings? 🎵 What string for different tunings – G, C, D & more! 🏆 Best brands for hurdy-gurdy strings – Thomastik, Pirastro, Savarez, and others. 🛒 Where to buy hurdy-gurdy strings – The best online stores, including U.S. and European retailers. 🔍 How to identify strings already on your instrument. 💡 Helpful Resources: 👉 Full string guide & store list: https://gurdyworld.com/strings 👉 Scientific pitch notation explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl5h6a3L7LM&t=70s 🎶 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this video will help you find the best strings for your hurdy-gurdy and improve your sound. 👍 Like & subscribe for more hurdy-gurdy tips! Drop your questions in the comments—we love hearing from you! 🔥 New Album Out Now: SAVAGE 🔥 Check out my new album release SAVAGE: https://deathbygurdy.bandcamp.com/album/savage For more information on the hurdy-gurdy, check out GurdyWorld: Website - https://gurdyworld.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GurdyWorld Check out my music: Website - https://deathbygurdy.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deathbygurdy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deathbygurdy/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deathbygurdy Bandcamp - https://deathbygurdy.bandcamp.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qQNs89v3S4TTnE7QdiS6A 00:00 Intro 00:51 Easy Way to Pick Strings 01:25 Different Types of Gurdy Strings 02:12 Metal String Brands 04:01 Metal String Options 04:15 Gut String Brands 04:54 Melody String Tuning Options 05:50 Scientific Pitch Notation 06:13 G Melody Strings 07:01 D Melody Strings 07:54 C Melody Strings 08:22 Metal vs Gut Strings 08:33 Trompette Strings 09:20 Drone Strings (Gut) 10:38 Drone Strings (Cello) 11:26 Where to Buy Gurdy Strings 12:55 Sound Profile Charts 13:56 String Identification 14:38 Outro #hurdygurdy #HurdyGurdyStrings #GurdyWorld #EarlyMusic #MedievalMusic #medievalinstrument #FolkMusic #FolkInstrument #classicalmusic #MusicTuning #StringTuning #MusicianTips #InstrumentSetup #MusicGear #buyingguides