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Ancient Central Asian/Persian string instrument, ancestor of the Iranian oud. it was an important instrument in pre-Islamic Iran and Persia. The current “Persian barbat” is more similar to the oud.…
Larger bass drum also known as thunder or pope smasher, it has a double goat skin membrane and is hit with a padded mallet. Important in the Jamaican Burru music…
Baritone Guitar is treated here as a string instrument. Public catalog notes are limited, so this guide focuses on a trustworthy study process instead of unsupported historical detail. This guide…
The alphorn, or alpine horn, is a conical wood horn used for communication in mountains. This guide turns the available catalog record into a serious starter pathway: setup, sound production,…
The most common member of the saxophone family, it is the alto member. Catalog context: Middle member of the saxophone family. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include music,…
Southern Ugandan giant xylophone, made on with resonating hardwood bars. This guide turns the available catalog record into a serious starter pathway: setup, sound production, technique priorities, listening research, self-checks,…
Mongolian mouth harp. There are two types: temür/tömör khuur (steel) and khulsan khuur (bamboo). Catalog context: Mongolian mouth harp. Public catalog clues linked to this instrument include lamellophone, mongolian, spiritual,…
Using analogue circuits and techniques to produce sound electronically, the first types where created in the 1920's with thermionic valves and other electromechanical machineries. Catalog context: uses analogue circuits to…
Bisonoric and button layout like the German, reeds and hexagonal ends like the english, this concertina was created to rival the popular German variant imported into England. Catalog context: Historical…
Ankle Rattlers is treated here as a percussion instrument. Public catalog notes are limited, so this guide focuses on a trustworthy study process instead of unsupported historical detail. This guide…