[Bard Instrument Suggestion] The Hurdy-Gurdy

Zeldary

The Hurdy-Gurdy

The Hurdy-Gurdy string instrument produces sound by a hand crank that turns a rosined wheel. The wheel rubs against the strings and functions much like a violin bow. Melodies are played on a keyboard that presses small wedges against one or more of the strings to change their pitch. Like most other acoustic stringed instruments, it has a sound board and hollow cavity to make the strings' vibrations audible.

Most Hurdy-Gurdies have multiple drone strings, which give a constant pitch accompanied by the melody, resulting in a sound similar to that of bagpipes. The Hurdy-Gurdy is generally thought to have originated from fiddles in either Europe or the Middle East before the eleventh century. During the Renaissance, the Hurdy-Gurdy was an extremely popular instrument, and its characteristic form had a short neck and a boxy body with a curved tail end.

This would be a spectacular instrument to add to the game, as its unique sounds and rich history open many opportunities for something other than the traditional lute, flute, guitar, or violin. Attached are a few images of the instrument and what it looks like when held by an individual. I also attached a video showcasing what the instrument can sound like when played by a professional.

https://youtu.be/bvNZeh6f8vE?si=OYxJD8EVCc4cJk21

https://youtube.com/watch?v=0dPHRxvs3KY

https://youtube.com/watch?v=234lAy5eZyM

Aszkalon

Hurdy-Gurdy is included in a Game i played for Years. Sea of Thieves.

Why not all other Instruments of that Game, as well ? ;-> And of Course, "MOAR" !! (lol) Flutes, Harps, Ocarina's, whatever is possible.

I saw a tiiiny Footage with a Bard having a Flute. It was the weird Shorts Video in which he literally blew a few other Characters away with it. 😁

Bladedance

Wow, i didnt know something like this existed.... and now i need it in my life. lol Yes, put this in the game please.

Noaani

Quite honestly, with Bear McCreary working on this game, and his work including the theme from Black Sails, I fully expect the hurdy gurdy to be almost overused in this game.

While I know Bear is working on the score rather than in game sounds, it still seems to me like it would be an oversight by Intrepid as a whole to not connect these things.

AnimusRex

Famous enough to be the subject of a well known single and album released in 1968 by Donovan. It was almost a Jimi Hendrix song before Donovan recorded it himself. Being of that era, the song has notable psychedelic overtones and lyrics. Yep, showing my age.

But basically..."The hurdy-gurdy is an instrument from the sixteenth century. The Hurdy Gurdy Man is a chronicler. The Hurdy Gurdy Man is like a bard. "

It couldn't be more Bardy for Ashes.

Nerror

Yeah, great instrument. Upvote from me.

PavlovDead

I will accept this only if Bards with Mage subclass unlock the electric hurdy gurdy.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=vhTRN0iLm_U

Aszkalon

😎 . 😎 . 😎

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if80eS47x6Q

Harlow

I have never seen that instrument before! I'm loving how it sounds.

I was thinking about bard effects and this "harp" (and its really cool visual effects) would also be a great candidate for the bard class:
https://youtu.be/JqfPf75x4z8?t=85

Also, same video at t=473 shows a really cool effect.

nanfoodle

I love the idea of adding more then just the standard lute, flute and drum most MMOs add when they have a Bard. Not sure how I would feel if it was just cosmetic being someone who loves music and play instruments as well. I am dying to see what the plans are for the Bard. That's the update I have been dying to see for years. It's gotta be soon.