Träskofiol
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.[1]
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
.
An annual world championship in Träskofiol is held in Sweden since 2013. [2]
Prominent players includes Laif Carr, Ninni Carr, Elna Carr, Ale Carr and Peter Pedersen.
References
- ISBN 978-3-487-00205-7.
- ^ "The Swedish Clog-Fiddle – Ale Carr". 30 November 2016.