I've just got one of these for my 18th birthday... fitting, because I'm part Norwegian!!

For those of you that don't know what a Hardanger Fiddle is:

It's like a violin, but has 9 strings, but you only bow 4 of them, the others resonate. They're often decorated and are extremely loud! And there's one on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack!!

Does anyone else here play/know anything about the Hardanger fiddle?

Have seen one in a case in a violin shop, but haven't heard one played...have been thinking about getting this CD of hardanger fiddle music by Knut Buen

Having fun with yours?

Sorry I can't offer you any advice but I was just wondering: is that a suprise present or something you asked for? Sounds like something that will suit you anyway .