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Predecessor of the modern classical guitar, it had gut strings and even gut frets. First described in 1555, it surpassed the Renaissance lute's popularity. Catalog context: Baroque gut string guitar.…
The bagpipe is an instrument consisting of a series of enclosed reeds fed by a bag of air. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include double reed, hs 422.112,…
Improved by Johann Christoph Denner sometime around 1730, its "coiled snake" bore now is conical, in addition it is played through a removable metal curled mouth piece. Catalog context: Conical…
Mexican 6 course 12 string bass Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include mexican bass guitar. This guide turns the available catalog record into a serious starter pathway: setup,…
Based on the natural trumpet used in the 1500s to 1700s, this mid 20th century reinvention lacks valves but may have vents. Catalog context: 20th century reinvented natural trumpet. Public…
Family of related plucked box-zithers from the Baltic area, each hold a strong traditional significance within their respective communities Members include: * Kantele from Finland * Kannel from Estland *…
Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include emoji, drum, membranophone. This guide turns the available catalog record into a serious starter pathway: setup, sound production, technique priorities, listening research,…
Invented and used in 1800's Europe, it became popular in Argentina. Unlike concertinas it is square, but alike its button action is parallel, typically it has several reeds per button.…
A barrel organ is a mechanical musical instrument typically operated by a person turning a crank which turns a barrel which has music encoded onto it. This guide turns the…
Although originally built like a cittern, its 6-7 courses of strings were tuned more like a lute. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include strings, plucked string. This guide…