New Instrument

[The Hammer]

Just got this bad boy in the mail the other day. Say hello to my new Jaw/Jew Harp.

Jaw harp - Wikipedia

I only wish the tine and tongue were a bit longer in shape. I've got big hands, given the last photo. And it feels too small in my mouth.

Fun to play overall though.

 

[Windwalker]

Just got this bad boy in the mail the other day. Say hello to my new Jaw/Jew Harp.

Jaw harp - Wikipedia

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I only wish the tine and tongue were a bit longer in shape. I've got big hands, given the last photo. And it feels too small in my mouth.

Fun to play overall though.

Ah, an Altai Khomus! I have several. What note is it? I have a C, E, F, and A. They are very meditative.

 

[Viker]

I've thought about getting one before. As if I weren't hillbilly enough.

 

[Windwalker]

I've thought about getting one before. As if I weren't hillbilly enough.

They aren't hillbilly. See the video I just shared above. They are actually shamanic in their origin.

 

[Viker]

They aren't hillbilly. See the video I just shared above. They are actually shamanic in their origin.

I know. Hillbillies employ them in music as well. They're awesome.

 

[Quagmire]

Be careful you don't knock out your front teeth.

 

[The Hammer]

Ah, an Altai Khomus! I have several. What note is it? I have a C, E, F, and A. They are very meditative.

I've enjoyed playing it for relaxation so far. Not sure what key it is in, I don't think it is any one specific keynote.

Edit: it probably is a specific note, but Amazon didn't list it.

 

[The Hammer]

Be careful you don't knock out your front teeth.

Definitely tagged them a bunch. Still trying to work out hand/mouth/harp placement for comfort and sound quality.