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Danmoi Jaw Harps
From Vietnam More Information |
American & European Jaw Harps
Most Common Type More Information |
Double Jaw Harps
Two Or More Jaw Harps In One More Information |
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Bamboo Jaw Harps
For A Different Sound More Information |
Multiple Leaf Jaw Harps
Amazing, Magical Instruments More Information |
India & Nepal Jaw Harps
Great Jaw Harps More Information |
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Wooden Mouth Percussion Mo Nhip
Fun And Easy To Play More Information |
Heavy Brass Jaw Harps
Rich Full Sound More Information |
Tuned Jaw Harps
Tuned To A Specific Pitch More Information |
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About The Jaw Harp consists of a flexible metal or bamboo “tongue” attached to a frame. This tongue is placed in the performer’s mouth and plucked with the finger to produce a note of constant pitch. Melodies can be created by changing the shape of the mouth and causing different overtones. There is a Chinese drawing from 4th century BC of this instrument. The Jaw harp is found all over Europe, Asia Russia and the Pacific Its origin in India is not very clear though many myths and stories prevail. In India it is found mainly in South India, Rajasthan and also in some parts of Assam. The jaw harp in Vietnam is Danmoi. These are some of the best sounding jaw harps. The Jew's harp, jaw harp, mouth harp, Ozark harp, trump, morsing, morchang, or juice harp. |
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