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Jew's Harp "Mystery" (Superior Design Russian Vargan / Khomus / Jaw Harp)

$ 65.47

Availability: 60 in stock
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Material: High Quality Stainless Steel
  • Model: Handcrafted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New
  • Brand: Russian Vargan
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    JEW'S HARP "MYSTERY"
    Modern Russian Vargan
    Unique Superior Design
    Handmade with special care by experienced craftsman
    Energetic mid-range sound
    High quality instrument
    For beginners, amateurs, professionals
    Made from high quality stainless steel
    Very beautiful and comfortable
    In addition, we will send you a magnetic ball that can be attached to the tongue to change the tone of the instrument to extra bass.
    Why is it called the Jew's harp?
    Other theories point to French jeu (play), perhaps from jeu-trump (a trump, or toy, with which to play). It is widely accepted that the instrument has no musicological or etymological connection to the Jews, but the word was probably capitalized due to the mistaken belief of a connection.
    What is a Jew's harp used for?
    Through European colonization, the bow-shaped metal Jew's Harp was introduced into the Americas, Africa and Australia mainly by the Dutch and English for North America. In Siberia and Mongolia, the Jew's Harp was used to both induce trance and to heal the sick.
    How does a jaw harp work?
    With your forefinger, pluck the tongue of the jaw harp. The sound that the jaw harp produces could be described as a "twang". The quality of the sound could be changed by altering the shape of your mouth opening and moving your tongue.
    Is the jaw harp hard to play?
    Press the harp very firmly against your teeth. It is essential that you press the jaw harp firmly against your teeth with your left hand, otherwise it vibrate on your teeth and feel uncomfortable and not make much sound. Also, keep your tongue out of the way. Make sure your lips are not stretched over your teeth.
    * The Jew's harp, also known as the jaw harp, mouth harp, gewgaw, guimbard, khomus, jew's trump, trump, Ozark harp, Galician harp, or murchunga is a lamellophone instrument, consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo tongue or reed attached to a frame. (Wikipedia)
    Package
    Item will be shipped as pictured. The package includes one Jew's Harp and one magnetic ball.
    The goods will be packed into the carton box and in the box will include the necessary packing materials for safe delivery.
    Shipping
    Shipping is free. We send items from Russia by Standart International Shipping. Package will prepared in 1-2 business days after payment accepted.  The shipping usually takes 1-2 weeks. We always provide our customers with track-number. In a few days after shipping you will find parcel status information in your local postal system.
    If you have some questions, please contact us.