Rare musical instruments

Only seven have ever existed. Andy Battaglia reports from Norway on an extremely rare performance.

A unique harp of prestige and workmanship, an unrepeatable instrument. July 5, 2006: Salvi Harps has the honor of presenting to his Royal Highness the

The gemshorn is a medieval wind instrument made from the horn of a domesticated animal, such as a goat or cow. It has a distinctive, slightly nasal sound that is created by blowing across a small, open hole at the top of the horn. The gemshorn has a limited range of only a few notes, but it was a popular instrument during the Renaissance period, particularly in rural areas of Europe. Today, the gemshorn is appreciated for its unique timbre and connection to early musical traditions.

Harmonium has many stories hidden in it. It is a sign of Indian culture and music. Whole spiritualism comes from the harmonium. It carries all the seven voice notes of the Indian music system. The singer when learns music it starts with a harmonium. A singing practice to clean the throat is also done with a harmonium. Harmonium is the basis if the singing. When a singer learns music its final achievement is signed when its voice matches the music of harmonium while reciting musical notes…

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The sārindā's bi-partite body is carved from a single block tun (Cedrela toona) wood and the lower section is covered with parchment. This elaborate version is decorated with ivory and bone. It's four melody strings sound when bowed activating the twenty-four sympathetic strings which are guided through the lower part of the bridge to holes in the fingerboard

Dilruba is an instrument of the bowed variety. Its origin is relatively new to the North Indian music system. It was specifically designed for women to play and is half sitar and half sarangi in design.

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Title: Musical Instruments: historic, rare and unique. Author: A. J. Hipkins. Published: London, 1921. Image: A selection of sitars. Source: Lewisham Reference Library. Brief description: An illustrated volume of historic, rare and unique instruments with lengthy descriptions of each and notes on their usage.