Nyckelharpa – Rasmus Hemström (Se)

Rasmus is a young nyckelharpa player from Sweden. Rasmus wrote:
“In this workshop you can expect to learn some of Rasmus’s favorite Swedish tunes. We will explore technical aspects such as rhythm and groove, producing good tone and using the instrument to its fullest potential, aswell as nyckelharpa playing technique in general.”

Level of playing

This workshop is for (half) advanced students. Participants know their way around the instrument and can easily pick up the melody and/or accompaniment by ear or from a sheet music. Scores are available afterwards, but most things are learned by ear. If you have any doubts about the level, please contact us.

Maximum amount of participants: 9

Rasmus Hemström

Rasmus Hemström is one of the bright new rising stars on the nyckelharpa scene. With his brilliant and dance-driven nyckelharpa playing, rooted in Swedish, and especially the Uppland music tradition, he is currently active as a solo musican and with the band Dragkroka. In April 2025, Dragkroka released their debut EP, SMÄCK!, and has just completed their first international tour in New Zealand.

Listen to Rasmus:
 • We are Dragkroka
 • Dragkroka – Torsåkersvalsen
 • Dragkroka – Polska efter Blomgren + Värt väntan @Whare Flat, Dunedin NZ
• Gökpolska efter Henrik Henriksson Mårth
 • Rasmus, Martin & Niklas – Polska efter Byss-Calle nr 35
 • Polska efter Wesslén på nyckelharpa