Length: 9cm, Width: 6cm
Key: E
The Jaw Harp (Jews Harp) is an instrument of no rules yet an amazing amount of sounds and fun packed into an incredibly neat little package.
A small lyre-shaped folk instrument of uncertain age and origin that was commonly used in Europe in the Middle Ages.
The rounded part of the Jaw Harp is held between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand. The narrow part of the frame should be positioned on the teeth of the performer.
A small, bent, metal tongue inside the frame is then plucked by the finger of the performer to vibrate the tongue producing tones.
The origin of the name is unknown as it has no apparent connection to the Jewish people.
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They twang good
They’re a good price for an introductory instrument. The instructions that came with them were helpful. They arrived quickly and in good condition. So hard to find this instrument in Aus at a chill price so I really appreciated it. I’d suggest getting the other one that’s in a different key as well.
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Great gift for the music lover who has everything
My husband collects interesting musical instruments and it was wonderful to find this little gem. He loves it.
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Review on purchase
THANKS ..Gr8..product..still getting hang of twang twang..lol.
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works well
Works well and have been able to get a sound out of it. ive never played the jew harp before
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instrument works well, paint on it wasn't in pic
i am enjoying my jew harp. nice value. only negative is its covered in a sparkly blue paint job (this wasn't displayed but is common among cheaper instruments) which i had to sand off after having got the paint in my mouth making me feel sick. once i'd removed the paint from the piece, everything has been fine.
