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The musical saw is a fascinating instrument with a unique, ethereal sound. In this article, you'll learn all about the history of the musical saw, how it's played, the techniques involved, and how you can start learning to play it yourself. Dive into the world of the singing saw and discover its versatility—from folk music to modern compositions!
This year, Catania in Sicily will once again shine with the brilliance of the Marranzano World Fest! From July 6th to 14th, the historic backdrop of the city will transform into a vibrant kaleidoscope of sounds, colours, and cultures. Get ready for a musical adventure that touches the soul and makes hearts beat faster!
Whether in the family, in a children's group or with senior citizens, sound stories are fun and connect, because they are entertaining, interactive and invite to discover, experience and communicate. Here you will find an example of a sound story with a short instruction. This is followed by 6 tips for implementation that can help you to organise the sound effects, the story itself and the participants. Variations and ideas for pedagogical work round off this blog.
Pure coincidence brought Luca Boggio together with the Ribeba specialist Alessandro Zolt a few years ago. Both come from Piedmont and are jaw harp enthusiasts. Zolt researches the history of the Ribeba. Boggio forges jaw harps. The two work together for almost a year to make a copy of a Ribeba from Valsesia. In a conversation with Helen Hahmann from DAN MOI, Luca Boggio reports on how he deals with the forgotten heritage of the northern Italian jaw harps (Ribeba).
In this blog post, we will delve into the fascinating world of handpans. We'll also uncover their origins from Caribbean steel drums over Hang drums to the variety of modern handpans and tongue drums. Furthermore, you'll discover various playing styles for different effects and learn how handpans compare with similar instruments like steel drums and tongue drums. Additionally, we will discuss the art of crafting these beautiful instruments using traditional manufacturing methods alongside modern techniques.
For many decades, the history of a rare craft lay dormant in Valsesia. Even the inhabitants of the region had forgotten that their province could once be mentioned in the same breath as the cities of Molln (Austria) and Birmingham (England): for about four centuries, Valsesia was home to production sites for jaw harps. Thanks to the research of Italian historian Alberto Lovatto and ethnomusicologist Alessandro Zolt, we now know a lot about the filigree Ribeba from northern Italy.