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Goblet drums are single-headed drums with a goblet shaped body. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include hs 211.26, psytrance. This guide turns the available catalog record into a…
The guitarrón mexicano is a very large and deep-bodied Mexican guitar-like instrument with six strings which is traditionally played in mariachi groups. This guide turns the available catalog record into…
For the one stringed lute also called ektar/ektara, see tumbi. For the similar looking instrument with only one spoke, see tun tuna. Not to be confused with the ekatantri veena,…
Invented in 1966 by vox, and in 1969 by Bob Murrell, it is an electric guitar with electronic organ wiring and knobs added. Catalog context: el guitar / el organ…
Friction idiophones are idiophones where the sound is created by the instrument being rubbed. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include hs 13. This guide turns the available catalog…
Used in Russian, Mari and Caucasus folk music, it has two rows of buttons in a diatonic scale, as well as additional bass buttons. Catalog context: Russian diatonic folk accordion.…
Dispenses with the frame altogether, and is worn as a vest, it is played with spoons or bottle openers. Catalog context: Zydeco vest scraper. Public catalog clues linked to this…
The gehu is a Chinese bowed string instrument, with four strings and tuned like the cello. Catalog context: cello huqin. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include needs image.…
The fujara is a large folk shepherd's fipple flute originated from central Slovakia. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include slovakia, contrabass, shepherd, fipple. This guide turns the available…
Medieval or possibly older, it was historically made of goat-horns or, less commonly, clay. With only a few holes and a single octave range it was used pastorally. Modern revival…