[mysticaldodo]

I'm not sure whether I phrase it correctly, but any instruments which are not the popularly heard and seen (like piano/ guitar/violin)? Maybe something cultural (tabla, sitar, gu zheng, gamelan, etc..) or not so popular like the timpani or tuba.

I'm learning the Er Hu at the moment by my self. Its kinda of a 2 string violin and sounds like a fatter version of the violin. The Er Hu would probably be common in China but not in rest of the world so thats why I list it here

 

[Jahn]

When I was a kid i loved playing the Korean Pidi - it's like a recorder made of bamboo, but instead of a mouthpiece, it's just open ended with a notch on the side that you blow through as if its a flute - darn hard to play but sounded reedlicious!

Edit - just googled it, check it out, they call it a P'iri there-

http://ailab.kyungpook.ac.kr/kmd/korea_music.htm

Lol All my life I thought I was playing the Pidi, but it looks like it's actually a Tanso - it fits this description far better than the P'iri-

"Tanso
The tanso is a small, notched, vertical bamboo flute with five fingerholes, one on the back. The tone quality is exceedingly pure and delicate, making it a favorite solo instrument."

 

[iancraig10]

I can blow a good shaum. (I am an oboe player though really)

 

[wakeride74]

Does a jug count?

 

[canloader]

Hammered Dulcimer, Sitar, Tablas ~

 

[Hell_Gopher]

Twin nose whistle.

 

[DanG]

I played the baritone tuba for about two weeks. Probably the most disgusting instrument ever to be played by Man after the cowbell.

The instruments I still play are piano and guitar.

 

[canloader]

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Originally Posted by DanG I played the baritone tuba for about two weeks. Probably the most disgusting instrument ever to be played by Man after the cowbell. The instruments I still play are piano and guitar.

exotic?

 

[CRESCENDOPOWER]

I can play the Kazoo.

I would like to kick myself in the ass for not learning how to play the Violin in high school, big mistake.

 

[D-EJ915]

Quote:

Originally Posted by canloader exotic?

He beats the piano with the guitar.

 

[PSmith08]

Gutbucket, washboard, spoons. In fact, I make a pretty penny providing a one-man band for hoedowns.

Seriously, though, while I noodle about on the bass guitar, my neighbor plays the lute and other "olde-tymey" instruments. Those are fairly exotic.

 

[recstar24]

i am okay with the ondes martenot

 

[bigshot]

Baritone Ukulele

see ya
Steve

 

[iancraig10]

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Originally Posted by recstar24 i am okay with the ondes martenot

When I first heard one of those, I thought that there was someone in the orchestra having a laugh!!! Sounded like someone was playing the saw with a bow. The guy playing then turned to me and said 'The oboe's a bit of an odd instrument as well isn't it?'. When I asked why, he told me that most oboists look like they're in pain when they play.

 

[Lion Zion]

1924 Weissenborn Style 1. An all koa wood Hawaiian lap steel. One of the best sounding acoustic instruments ever made.