In the small composition the group consist of the violin, the hammer dulcimer and the bass which is the small traditional formation of the Appenzell group's. (especially in the period between 1780 - 1890)
In this intrumentation the Appenzeller Ehco play old, delivered stringband music titles, own compositions to “Folkmusic”-titles from different regions of the world.
We consider this fine music particularly suited to accompany a good meal.
Example:
Music with Accordion
The accordion is the lead instrument, the hammer dulcimer surrounds the waltzer, the polka, „Mazurca“, marching plays and various other plays. The bass gives the bottom line. Whenever we sing some jodelling there is a lot of applause. That’s the way we enjoy this style of Appenzell music which has become very popular since 1970 throughout all Switzerland. It is especially linked to the name of „Hans Doerig“ a famous musician. You can download compositions for the Accordion. The compositions are written for the accordeon.
The hammered dulcimer as a leading instrument is not yet very known. It is usually accompanied by the accordion. In the lost years there have been written some nice and challenging compositions which bring the various aspects of this traditional instrument to a new light.
Example:
Yodeling with the rolling thalers (coins)
The rolling coins with the special vessels and the swiss five franc coin always get special attention by our guests. The accompanying natural jodelling enriches every event.
Interested listeners are invited to test their abilities, A welcome to challenge to each participant.
Example:
Swiss Alphorn
Upon request we are pleased to present the legendary Swiss alphorn as well.