Oberton Pro “Utkul” Altay jaw harp in cedar protective case

Classic Altay jaw harp for tourists, eager for authentic exotics. The difference from PP27 komuses is in enlarged reed length, lower base frequency, muffled timbre and absence of mechanical extrasounds. Best for its price among teeth jaw harps of this style, but it can not produce wide range of sounds like "real jaw harps" do. Provided size is for the case. Dimensions for jaw harp itself are 67 x 30 x 20 (reed height) mmNow in protective case - take it with you wherever you go, or just store it more safely in stylish case! Check options for pocket and neck wearing!Jaw harp is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world with pocket size. Its rhythmic possibilities are endless and ability to change timbre in extreme, unusual ways are spectacular. Pure melodic playing with distinct overtones is possible too. It is easy to play and does not require musical training. To produce first sound, two frame ends must be hardly pressed to upper and lower teeth - not to lips - with left hand. Right index finger will be stroke reed elbow at direction, perpendicular to frame plane, inward and outward. The frame must not be squeezed with lips, teeth and hand! Jaw harp, juice harp, mouth harp, ozark harp, trump, jaw trump are obsolete or wrong names of the jaw harp. This name has nothing common with the Jewish people. Other names for jaw harp in various regions of the world are: vargan, khomus, guimbarde, maultrommel, munnharpe, kubyz, dan moi, mondharp, temir-komuz, morsing, morchang, doromb, parmupill. More than 1000 names are known.