Hurdy-gurdy for beginners

WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING 🌍 on Instagram: "The hurdy-gurdy is a rare instrument where music and mechanics move together. Instead of a bow, a hand-cranked wheel rubs against the strings, creating a continuous drone while keys press tangents to form melodies. Inside, gears, tensioned strings, and wooden acoustics work in sync, turning rotation into sound that feels both ancient and strangely alive. Originating in medieval Europe, the instrument evolved from monastery use into folk music across towns