Excellence On Obscure Instruments

  • Thread starter Thread starter Hornbein
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Instruments Music
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around various obscure musical instruments, exploring their uniqueness, cultural significance, and personal anecdotes related to their use. Participants share a range of instruments, from traditional to modern, and engage in light-hearted commentary about their characteristics and experiences.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention instruments like the kazoo, keytar, and harpiji as examples of obscurity.
  • Others introduce the triple neck guitar and otamatone, noting their presence in niche musical contexts.
  • One participant highlights the otamatone's heavy metal versions and the existence of an expensive otamatone jumbo.
  • The telephone line simulator and dan bau are also suggested as obscure instruments.
  • Discussion includes humorous takes on instruments, such as the floppy drive array and the singing frog in a song.
  • Several participants express curiosity about the market for vintage synthesizers, particularly the Moog and Yamaha CS-80, discussing their rarity and pricing.
  • There are mentions of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 and its historical context in the music industry.
  • Some participants share personal experiences with instruments, such as the Infinite Guitar and eBow, discussing their unique sound capabilities.
  • Bagpipes are brought up, with differing opinions on their obscurity and appeal.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present a variety of instruments and opinions, but there is no clear consensus on what constitutes an "obscure" instrument. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple competing views on the significance and recognition of the instruments mentioned.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the pricing and availability of vintage synthesizers depend on specific market conditions, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion also reflects personal experiences and subjective interpretations of obscurity in musical instruments.

  • #61
Guzheng

 
Science news on Phys.org
  • #62
Mongolian Viola de Gamba

 
  • #63
Xylophone

 
  • #64
Lap steel



It's an abridged copy of a Dickie Betts solo. Better than the orig, if you ask me.
 
Last edited:
  • #65
Piccolo/vibraphone/clarinet combo

 
  • #66
Bass balalaika. Pretty cool sound. A lot like a tuba.

 
  • #67
Vanadium 50 said:
Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone is better with a singing frog.

But if you want obscure instruments, let me present the floppy drive array:




Man, and I thought I was wasting my time with my amateurish geekery! I stand corrected! :P
 
  • #68
When you can snatch the SD Card from my hand, it will be time for you to leave.
 
  • #69
Not my cup of tea, but that long thing sure is eyecatching.

 
  • #70
Dombra

I love Ulytau. Best odd time music ever, if you ask me. Pride of Kazakhstan. Last I checked they are still around but it isn't the same.

 

Similar threads

Music Fusion of Western musical instruments
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
4K
Music Equal temperament vs instrument harmonics in music
  • · Replies 37 ·
2
Replies
37
Views
5K
Music Pre-Roman Musical Instrument Found Near Rome
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Tell us about left-right hand coordination when playing musical instruments, especially for Piano
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
Music Musical instruments layout in an orchestra?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
5K
Weird rhythm in this instrumental piece
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
Musical instrument training software
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
2K
Music How has Music influenced Science, Mathematics, and Technology?
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
4K
History Discovering a Hang Musical Instrument: Ancient Sounds, Modern Times
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Music If you could learn to play any musical instrument
  • · Replies 90 ·
4
Replies
90
Views
14K