floydenheimer
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The hurdy gurdy!
Recomend me an "odd" instrument to learn
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x2, if only to play the 'Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' songs
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x2, if only to play the 'Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' songs
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I've always liked the kalimba and actually have one. I love the sound, however I am looking for something with a 2+ octave range.
| Originally Posted by DrBenway /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are lots of inexpensive Theramin kits, so if you are willing to build one, you might be able to get started for not very much money. How about the Kalimba? I stumbled across some vids on YouTube, and was amazed at how much can be done with this rather unassuming looking little instrument. When it is amplified, the possibilites multiply. Check out the sample below.
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I've always liked the kalimba and actually have one. I love the sound, however I am looking for something with a 2+ octave range.
maybe one of those Blue Man Group instruments? Easy to DIY too.
you'll really need more people to really enjoy one though.
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you'll really need more people to really enjoy one though.
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The hammered dulcimer is a pretty odd and also nice sounding instrument.
The only time I've heard one performed is in the piece Háry János by Zoltán Kodály, it's really... pretty.
That Blue Man Group video is pretty odd too
The only time I've heard one performed is in the piece Háry János by Zoltán Kodály, it's really... pretty.
That Blue Man Group video is pretty odd too
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Or if you want really odd, why not learn to play the saw?
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I like the sound of the saw, but I think im going to build my own theremin from a kit. It'll help me get started on DIY
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How about one these cuicas? I tried one and it felt alive.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqh2wWIMDAA
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Tie Me Kangaroo Down!
| Originally Posted by elliot42 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or if you want really odd, why not learn to play the saw? |
Tie Me Kangaroo Down!
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Never listened to Dead Can Dance? Dulcimer is one of their comment instruments and is in many of their songs. I believe Lisa Gerard even used it in some of the Gladiator soundtrack.
| Originally Posted by elliot42 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The hammered dulcimer is a pretty odd and also nice sounding instrument. The only time I've heard one performed is in the piece Háry János by Zoltán Kodály, it's really... pretty. That Blue Man Group video is pretty odd too
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Never listened to Dead Can Dance? Dulcimer is one of their comment instruments and is in many of their songs. I believe Lisa Gerard even used it in some of the Gladiator soundtrack.
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That kalimba...WOW. I could always suggest the didgeridoo. Perhaps the tin whistle? Hang drum?
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Didgeridoo?
How about a Pulala?
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