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Similar things were built. If you read German: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geigenwerk https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geigenwerk.

• gry 13y ago
  I don't. The English version [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geigenwerk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geigenwerk] suggests the a hurdy-gurdy wheel is in constant contact with strings, while the viola organista allows for a large number of strings to lower on to the wheel, so individual notes strings and notes are played. This seems like he moved technology forward, no?
  • corin_ 13y ago
    The hurdy-gurdy has 4 drone strings and 2 for melodies, so it's a rather similar concept to bagpipes with regards how it plays. Also interesting is the origin of the hurdy-gurdy, the Organistrum: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organistrum http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organistrum
  • JasonFruit 13y ago
    Seems like it to me, too. Didn't think of that.