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The klong yao is a goblet drum from Thailand which is usually decorated with a colourful skirt. This guide turns the available catalog record into a serious starter pathway: setup,…
These have holes along the body and sound production is similarly to woodwinds. This guide turns the available catalog record into a serious starter pathway: setup, sound production, technique priorities,…
Made portable with a shoulder-strap like a guitar, this electric keyboard has sound controls on the neck. Catalog context: Shoulder-strapped electric keyboard. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include…
Not to be confused with the two pronged gopiyantra/gopichan, the similar concept tuntuna, the dotara-like tokari or the pulluvan kudam. Used in folk music of the Bengal, Odisha and north-east…
The khèn Mèo is a mouth organ used by the Hmong people. It has bamboo pipes (typically six) which each have a free reed. This guide turns the available catalog…
Used in many Southeast Asian countries, the body is made of woods like jackfruit or coconut, the heads of buffalo- and goat-hide. There are 2 main groups: The Java/Sunda set…
Traditional instrument from Laos, it is also used in Thailand and even Vietnam. it consists of 14 bamboo pipes with a small hollowed hardwood soundbox. Catalog context: Traditional bamboo mouth…
The smaller and higher pitched of the Bali kendang, it is the follower "male" drum. Catalog context: High pitched cylindrical kendang used in Bali gamelan.. Public catalog clues linked to…
Ancient reedless fipple flute made of bamboo. Catalog context: Vertical bamboo duct flute. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include bamboo, reedless, thai, vertical. This guide turns the available…
The larger and deeper pitched of the Bali kendang, it is the leader "female" drum. Catalog context: Low pitched cylindrical kendang used in Bali gamelan.. Public catalog clues linked to…