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from Thuringia (Germany)

Trailblazing innovative Jaw Harp from Japan

High-End Jaw Harp from Japan

Jaw Harp Innovation from Japan

• New and innovative frame design
• Can be played one-handed, at the lips but also at the teeth
• Swinging characteristics of the tongue depends on the way of playing (lips, teeth)
• Sound fine, precise, clear and rich in overtones

Stringed Bamboo Jaw Harp of the Ainu people (Japan)

Bambusmaultrommel aus Japan

Bamboo-Jaw Harp from Japan

• Frame neatly finished
• Appealing, enchantingly decorated
• Vibrational behavior bamboo typical short
• Sound characteristics melodic, very warm, compact
• Sound volume lower middle to medium
• Playing techniques mainly throat and diaphragm
• Playing dynamics percussive, fast, rhythmic

Jaw Harp Rarity from Japan

• Frame: classic, stable
• Design: bright polished
• Vibration behaviour: short to very long with breathing technique
• Sound characteristics: sharp, crystal clear, penetrating, melodic
• Sound volume: very loud
• Playing techniques: all, can be made to vibrate only by sharply breathe through it
• Playing dynamics: dynamic, fast, fiery
• Includes wooden case in an attractively decorated cardboard sleeve
• stunning, both in sound and appearance

Jaw Harp from Thuringia (Germany)

Jaw Harp from Japan

• Dai (Japanese) means 'Large', Long Xu (Chinese) means 'dragon's beard'
• Extravagant, special frame design
• Beautifully polished surface
• Sound soft, compact and powerful
• Volume medium to loud