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Brumle Drumbla 10 x 6 cm Metal Mouth Harp with Decorative Shaped Frame Ethnic Musical Instrument for Beginners

Brumle Drumbla 10 x 6 cm Metal Mouth Harp with Decorative Shaped Frame Ethnic Musical Instrument for Beginners

Metal brumle with an extended decorative head for playing in a folk style. Simple technique, pleasant vibrating tone, and easy to carry in your pocket. Full description
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Brumle Drumbla 10 x 6 cm Metal Mouth Harp with Decorative Shaped Frame Ethnic Musical Instrument for Beginners

This brumle with a decorative shaped frame features an extended top with wavy edges that resembles a cloud. The instrument measures 10 x 6 cm, making it comfortable to hold in your hand while remaining small enough to carry in your pocket or case. Two tapering arms extend from the head of the frame, and between them vibrates a flexible tongue with a bent end. The brumle, also known as drumbla or mouth harp, is an ancient folk instrument that can be played without any preparation. The sound is produced by the player's mouth, which amplifies and colours the sound of the tongue.

The playing technique involves lightly placing the frame against your slightly open front teeth and plucking the bent end of the tongue with your finger. By changing the position of your tongue, opening your mouth, and breathing, you create varying tones and rhythmic patterns. The design of the instrument draws on Mongolian and Russian traditions, and the brumle is often associated with throat singing and ethnic music. The tongue is secured with two rivets beneath the wide head of the frame.

The wide head of the frame provides a comfortable surface for your fingers, allowing you to easily maintain a steady position at your mouth and fully focus on the rhythm. The instrument is suitable for quiet playing in private, as well as for accompanying guitar, drum, or singing in a group of friends. Each player gradually finds their own style, so the same brumle can sound slightly different each time depending on how it is handled. The sound can be further enriched by working with your breath, where inhaling and exhaling add more dynamics to the melody.

  • Type of instrument – brumle (drumbla, mouth harp)
  • Dimensions – 10 x 6 cm
  • Material – metal
  • Frame shape – extended decorative head with wavy edges
  • Playing method – plucking the tongue with a finger, mouth cavity as a resonator
  • Suitable for – beginners, collectors of folk instruments, and enthusiasts of throat singing
  • Uses – relaxation, music education, performances, and playing on the go
  • Package contents – 1 brumle

At the beginning, pluck gently and experiment with how the frame touches your teeth to find the position where the tongue vibrates most freely. The frame should only touch the teeth; it must not be pinched, or else the tongue will hit. After playing, wipe the instrument with a dry cloth and store it in a bag or box to prevent the tongue from bending. Due to the decorative shape of the frame, the brumle also looks interesting as a small decoration on a shelf among other musical instruments.

The brumle with a shaped head is suitable for anyone looking for an unusual musical instrument with a simple playing technique. It is ideal for solo playing at home, jamming with friends, and exploring overtone sounds and throat singing. As a gift, it will delight musicians, travellers, and lovers of ethnic culture. Thanks to its metal construction, it will always be ready for play.

Price incl. VAT €44.06