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16th June 2016 at the Winning Post, Twickenham.
Cases protect instruments while travelling. They may take a rectangular shape or something closer to that of the instrument. Larger instruments are often carried in a canvas or synthetc bag or cover. Most common are soft cases made of something like nylon, plastic or metal. Many have foam padding inside which wraps round the instrument. Greater protection is provided by hard cases with materials like Fiberglass or ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). Some musicians decorate their cases with stickers.
22nd June 2016 at the Jamboree, London E1 ("Far from Home " concert, Rebetico Carnival).
The Santouri is a Greek version of the Cimbalom or Hammered Dulcimer found in Eastern Europe. Smaller than the Concert Cymbalom, it is about 100 cm long and 60 cm wide. The Santouri has 100 to 140 strings and is played with two padded hammers.
Santouris are assigned the number 314.122-4 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
3 = Chordophone. Instruments where the sound is primarily produced by the vibration of a string or strings that are stretched between fixed points.
31 = Simple Chordophones. Instruments which are in essence simply a string or strings and a string bearer
314 = Board Zither. Instrument uses a string bearer that is shaped like a board, or is the ground.
314.1 = Instrument with strings parallel to the string bearer.
314.12 = Instrument has a resonator.
314.122 = Box Zither. Instrument has a resonator made from slats.
314.122-4 = Strings are caused to vibrate by hammers or beaters.
5th July 2019 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall (Foyer), London SE1.
The MIDI Foot Controller enables a musician to switch back and forth between preprogrammed effects while unlike a Keyboard Controller leaving their hands free to play their instrument. It is plugged into computer using a usb cable The range of possible effects is far greater than with traditional pedalboards/.
This is a SoftStep made by Keith McMillen Instruments. A Programmable MIDI Foot Controller with 10 pads equipped with Smart Sensor technology, Each sends up to 6 unique messages in 3 dimensions.
Foot Controllers are assigned the number 5 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
5 = Electrophones. Sound is generated by electrical means.
30th January 2018 at the Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments, St Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh.
The Harpsichord was a popular instrument in Europe between the 15th and 18th centuries. Pressing a key on the instrument's keyboard lifts a jack (a long strip of wood) that holds a small plectrum (a wedge-shaped piece of quill, now usually plastic), which plucks the string. When the player releases the key, the jack falls back and a felt damper at the top of the jack stops the string vibratiing. The term harpsichord is used to cover a family of instrument, but more specifically a grand-piano-shaped instrument with a triangular case accommodating long bass and short treble strings. Harpsichords can have one, two, and sometimes even three keyboards, which are called manuals. Single manual harpsichords usually have two sets of strings per note, whilst double manual harpsichords usually have a third set of strings that sounds one octave higher than played. The upper manual was originally used for transposing; and later for contrast of tone with the ability to couple the registers of both manuals for a fuller sound.
This instrument was made in 1764 by Johann Adolph Hass in Hamburg, Germany. It is a single-manual Harpsichord. German Harpsichords mainly followed the French desiign, but retained the lighter construction of Flemish models. They had graceful bent sides finishing with a point.
Harpsichords are assigned the number 314.122-6-8 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
3 = Chordophone. Instruments where the sound is primarily produced by the vibration of a string or strings that are stretched between fixed points.
31 = Simple Chordophones. Instruments which are in essence simply a string or strings and a string bearer
314 = Board Zither. Instrument uses a string bearer that is shaped like a board, or is the ground.
314.1 = Instrument with strings parallel to the string bearer.
314.12 = Instrument has a resonator.
314.122 = Box Zither. Instrument has a resonator made from slats.
314.122-6-8 = Strings are caused to vibrate by plectrum and keyboard.
FAIRBURN, GA - April 14: The Georgia Renaissance Festival
Spice Traders Music - Justin Williams and his wife, Meghan.
©Danielle Boise/Target Audience Magazine
2nd February 2017 at SOAS (Brunei Gallery), London WC1.
The Daoulaki is a small Cretan Bass Drum, found in the eastern regions around the Sitia area.
It is often described as a Barrel drum but this one is clearly Cylindrical. This instrument was made by Yiannis Robogiannakis.
Daoulakis are assigned the number 211.212.1 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
2 = Membranophones. Instruments where the sound is primarily produced by the vibration of a string or strings that are stretched between fixed points.
21 = Struck Membranophones. Sound is produced by hitting the drumskin with a hand or object.
211 = Directly Struck Membranophones. Instruments in which the membrane is struck directly.
211.2 = Tubular Drums. Instruments in which the body is tubular.
211.21 = Cylindrical Drums. Instruments in which the body has the same diameter at the middle and end.
211.212 = Instruments which have two usable membranes.
211.212.1 = single instruments.
8th August 2017 at Ham Marquee, Sidmouth (Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita gig).
The Pedal (or Concert) Harp is a relatively modern development. The pedals are operated by the feet and allow chromatic alterations and key changes. Pedal Harps are larger than most other varieties of harp. They are most frequently played in Classical Music, although some Folk performers use a Pedal Harp rather than a Lever one.
Pedal Harps are assigned the number 322-322 in the Hornbostel Sachs classification of musical instruments indicating:
3 = Chordophone. Instruments where the sound is primarily produced by the vibration of a string or strings that are stretched between fixed points.
32 = Composite Chordophone. Acoustic and electro-acoustic instruments which have a resonator as an integral part of the instrument, and solid-body electric chordophones.
322 = Instruments where the plane of the strings lies perpendicular to the resonator's surface.
322.2 = Frame Harp. The harp has a pillar.
322.22 = with tuning action.
322.222 = with pedal action.
3rd September 2016 at the drum at Wembley (Classical Stage), Wembley (at London Mela 2016).
The Bansuri is a Transverse Flute found in the north of India and Nepal. It is made from a single shaft of bamboo with six or seven finger holes.
Bansuris are assigned the number 421.121.12 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
4 = Aerophones. Sound is primarily produced by vibrating air. The instrument itself does not vibrate, and there are no vibrating strings or membranes.
42 = Non-Free Aerophones. The vibrating air is contained within the instrument.
421 = Edge-Blown Flutes. A narrow stream of air is directed against an edge.
421.1 = Flutes without a Duct. The player makes a ribbon-shaped flow of air with his lips.
421.12 = Side-Blown Flutes. The player blows against the sharp rim of a hole in the side of the tube.
421.121 = Single Side-Blown Flutes.
421.121.1 = Open Side-Blown Flutes.
421.121.12 = With Fingerholes.
i absolutely love the piano, i've been taking lessons for 10 years now. so, today i decided to have a little photo shot with my piano :)
Here's a spot where the dye didn't take evenly (full disclosure: I'd discovered a spot that had gotten splashed with clear finish, and I tried to sand it out while wet -- oops).
8th January 2016 at Union Chapel, London N1 (Çiğdem Aslan gig).
The Setar is a pear shaped long necked four string lute, found in Iran and Central Asia. There were originally three strings, which is what the name Setar means. One of the four is a sympathetic string.
Setars are assigned the number 321.321 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
3 = Chordophone. Instruments where the sound is primarily produced by the vibration of a string or strings that are stretched between fixed points.
32 = Composite Chordophone. Acoustic and electro acoustic instruments which have a resonator as an integral part of the instrument, and solid body electric chordophones.
321 = Lutes. Instruments where the plane of the strings runs parallel with the resonators surface.
321.3 = Handle Lutes. Instruments in which the string bearer is a plain handle.
321.32 = Necked Lutes. Instrument in which the handle is attached to, or carved from, the resonator, like a neck.
321.321 = Necked Bowl Lutes. Instrument with a resonator made from a bowl, either natural or carved.
25th January 2020 at the Mackintosh Church, Glasgow (Friel Sisters gig).
The Singing Bowl is a Resting Bell which is played by rotating a mallet around the outside rim to produce a sustained musical note.
Singing Bowls are assigned the number 111.242.11 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
1 = Idiophones. Sound is primarily produced by the actual body of the instrument vibrating, rather than a string, membrane, or column of air.
11 = Struck Idiophones. These idiophones are set in vibration by being struck.
111 = Directly Struck Idiophones. The player himself executes the movement of striking; whether by mechanical intermediate devices, beaters, keyboards, or by pulling ropes, etc.
111.2 = Percussive idiophones. The instrument is struck either with a non-sonorous object (hand, stick, striker) or against a non-sonorous object (human body, the ground).
111.24 = Percussion vessels.
111.242.11 = Resting bells. Bells whose opening faces upward.
30th January 2018 at the Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments, St Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh.
The Sanxian (literally three strings) is a fretless Chinese lute with a long fingerboard and a rounded resonator. It is played with a plectrum (traditionally animal horn but now normally plastic). Traditionally the resonator was covered in snakeskin. The instrument is related to the Okinawan Sanshin and Japanese Shamisen.
This instrument was made in the 19th century.
Sanxians are assigned the number 321.312-6 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
3 = Chordophone. Instruments where the sound is primarily produced by the vibration of a string or strings that are stretched between fixed points.
32 = Composite Chordophone. Acoustic and electro acoustic instruments which have a resonator as an integral part of the instrument, and solid-body electric chordophones.
321 = Lutes. Instruments where the plane of the strings runs parallel with the resonators surface.
321.3 = Handle Lutes. Instruments in which the string bearer is a plain handle.
321.31 = Spike Lutes. Instruments in which the handle passes diametrically through the resonator.
321.312 = Spike Box Lutes. Instruments in which the resonator is built up from wood.
321.312-6 = Instruments where the Strings vibrated by a plectrum.
Zitar belonging to my dad's mum. She was an opera singer, and conducted a chior.
Taken using my Nikon f4; experimenting with the flash.
2nd February 2017 at SOAS (Brunei Gallery), London WC1.
The use of Spoons as a musical instrument was probably foreshadowed by the similar use of two animal bones.
Koutalakia (κουταλάκια) is the Greek name for Spoons. Made of wood they are often beautifully sculpted or painted. They can be held by dancers, and are played by clicking two together like castanets (sometimes a pair in each hand).
Spoons are assigned the number 111.14 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
1 = Idiophones. Sound is primarily produced by the actual body of the instrument vibrating, rather than a string, membrane, or column of air.
11 = Struck Idiophones. These idiophones are set in vibration by being struck.
111 = Directly Struck Idiophones. The player himself executes the movement of striking; whether by mechanical intermediate devices, beaters, keyboards, or by pulling ropes, etc.
111.1 = Concussion Idiophones or clappers. Two or more complementary sonorous parts are struck against each other.
111.14 = Concussion vessels or vessel clappers.
28th August 2016 at Horniman Museum (Bandstand), London SE23 (Pé De Jurema gig).
The Alfaia is a Brazilian Bass Drum. It around 45 cm in length, rope tensioned and played with wooden drumsticks. Alfaias are featured in North Eastern Brazilian rhythms like Maracatu and Ciranda.
Alfaias are assigned the number 211.212.1 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
2 = Membranophones. Instruments where the sound is primarily produced by the vibration of a string or strings that are stretched between fixed points.
21 = Struck Membranophones. Sound is produced by hitting the drumskin with a hand or object.
211 = Directly Struck Membranophones. Instruments in which the membrane is struck directly.
211.2 = Tubular Drums. Instruments in which the body is tubular.
211.21 = Cylindrical Drums. Instruments in which the body has the same diameter at the middle and end.
211.212 = Instruments which have two usable membranes.
211.212.1 = single instruments.
1st May 2017 in Louisiana Music Factory, New Orleans, USA (Wess "Warmdaddy" Anderson gig).
The first Hammond Organ was invented by Laurens Hammond in the 1930s. Until the 1970s they were electro-mechanical instruments. They contained tonewheels which rotated beneath electromagnetic pickups. More recently they have been replaced by Clonewheel Organs, electronic instruments which emulate the sound of the electromechanical tonewheel-based organs.
This instrument is Mojo Digital Tonewheel Organ Simulation, made by the Italian company Crumar (which was relaunched with this instrumentin 2008).
Electronic Organs are assigned the number 5 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
5 = Electrophones. Sound is generated by electrical means.
30th January 2018 at the Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments, St Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh.
The Harpsichord was a popular instrument in Europe between the 15th and 18th centuries. Pressing a key on the instrument's keyboard lifts a jack (a long strip of wood) that holds a small plectrum (a wedge-shaped piece of quill, now usually plastic), which plucks the string. When the player releases the key, the jack falls back and a felt damper at the top of the jack stops the string vibratiing. The term harpsichord is used to cover a family of instrument, but more specifically a grand-piano-shaped instrument with a triangular case accommodating long bass and short treble strings. Harpsichords can have one, two, and sometimes even three keyboards, which are called manuals. Single manual harpsichords usually have two sets of strings per note, whilst double manual harpsichords usually have a third set of strings that sounds one octave higher than played. The upper manual was originally used for transposing; and later for contrast of tone with the ability to couple the registers of both manuals for a fuller sound.
This instrument was made around 1620 in Florence, Italy. It is a single-manual Harpsichord. Italian Harpsichords differ from those produced in other countries. They were of a light construction with a slender and angular shape, and a clear sound.
Harpsichords are assigned the number 314.122-6-8 in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification of musical instruments ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornbostel-Sachs ), indicating:
3 = Chordophone. Instruments where the sound is primarily produced by the vibration of a string or strings that are stretched between fixed points.
31 = Simple Chordophones. Instruments which are in essence simply a string or strings and a string bearer
314 = Board Zither. Instrument uses a string bearer that is shaped like a board, or is the ground.
314.1 = Instrument with strings parallel to the string bearer.
314.12 = Instrument has a resonator.
314.122 = Box Zither. Instrument has a resonator made from slats.
314.122-6-8 = Strings are caused to vibrate by plectrum and keyboard.