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Kouxian Mouth Harp with 3 Copper Tongues 7 cm Yi Mouth Harp in Decorated Case with Embroidered Pendant and Red Tassels Folk Instrument

Kouxian Mouth Harp with 3 Copper Tongues 7 cm Yi Mouth Harp in Decorated Case with Embroidered Pendant and Red Tassels Folk Instrument

Traditional mouth harp of the Yi people with three copper tongues, stored in a painted case with an embroidered decoration. A unique gift for folk music lovers. Full description
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Kouxian Mouth Harp with 3 Copper Tongues 7 cm Yi Mouth Harp in Decorated Case with Embroidered Pendant and Red Tassels Folk Instrument

The kouxian mouth harp is a traditional instrument of the Yi people, consisting of several thin metal plates suspended from a decorated case. This set contains 3 copper tongues with a length of 70 mm, which are housed in a decorative case shaped like a tube. The case is painted in red, black, and yellow with a traditional geometric pattern. Attached to the case's cord is an embroidered triangular pendant and long red tassels. The instrument is lightweight, easy to carry, and suitable for beginners as well as experienced players looking to expand their collection of folk instruments.

The kouxian mouth harp is a traditional folk instrument of the Yi people, held at the lips with the oral cavity serving as a resonator while playing. By changing the shape of the mouth and breath, the tone of the sound changes, allowing even a simple instrument to offer many possibilities for personal musical experimentation. Playing the mouth harp is easy to learn, and even complete beginners can grasp the basics. The tongues are made of copper, and the instrument is suitable for solo playing as well as accompaniment to singing or other instruments.

  • Type of instrument – kouxian mouth harp (brumle) of the Yi people
  • Number of tongues – 3
  • Length of tongue – 70 mm
  • Material of tongues – copper
  • Case – decorative painted tube with a traditional pattern in red, black, and yellow
  • Decoration – cord with embroidered triangular pendant and red tassels
  • Suitable for – beginners, adults, children under adult supervision, and collectors of folk instruments
  • Package contents – 3 copper kouxian tongues and decorative case with cord, embroidered pendant, and tassels

After playing, wipe the tongues with a dry soft cloth and store them back in the case, where they are protected from bending and damage. The tongues are thin and sensitive, so do not bend them or leave them lying loosely in a bag among other items. The case with tassels can be hung on a wall or displayed on a shelf, serving as a decoration with an ethnic motif. Due to its small size, the instrument is ideal for travel, outdoor trips, campfires, and music workshops where you can play with friends.

The kouxian mouth harp with a decorated case is a unique gift for music lovers, travellers, and anyone interested in traditional Asian cultures. It contains 3 tongues, on which you can learn the basic technique of playing the mouth harp. The painted case with an embroidered pendant and red tassels gives the instrument a distinctive appearance and facilitates its safe storage. It makes a great gift for birthdays, Christmas, or as an unusual souvenir. It is a portable folk instrument with an unusual sound and a carefully decorated case that you can easily take with you anywhere.

Price incl. VAT €74.63