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Musical Saw Set
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€182.80
Musical Saw Set
The musical saw is an idiophone that produces sound through the vibration of a flexible steel blade, traditionally played with a violin bow. This set includes a carbon steel blade with beech wood handle, a bow, rosin, and protective packaging—everything needed to begin playing immediately.
Sound Range and Sonic Character
The blade spans approximately two and a half octaves, from F3 to A5. The instrument's tonal quality resembles the human voice closely enough that it has long been favored for melodic playing and for achieving sustained, vocal-like effects. The carbon steel construction provides the flexibility necessary for this expressive range, allowing the player to bend and shape individual notes across the full span of the blade.
Design and Safety Features
The teeth are deliberately blunted to eliminate injury risk and prevent damage to clothing during playing. The blade measures 77 centimeters in length and 0.8 millimeters in thickness, mounted to a push-on wooden handle of beech. This combination of material and geometry is engineered specifically for musical rather than cutting use, distinguishing it from conventional saws adapted for performance.
Playing Technique
You hold the handle between your knees or against your body, then draw the bow across the edge of the blade in controlled strokes. Tilting or flexing the blade with your free hand alters pitch, allowing you to create glissandos and vibrato effects. The blunt teeth ensure the bow travels smoothly without catching, while the blade's flexibility responds directly to subtle pressure changes, making precise intonation and dynamic control achievable with practice.
Historical Context
The musical saw entered popular entertainment during the 1920s through variety shows and stage performances. Its distinctive voice and capacity for both delicate expression and dramatic effect secured its place in folk traditions, experimental music, and film scoring across the twentieth century and beyond.
What's Included
- Carbon steel blade with beech wood handle
- Violin bow
- Rosin for bow maintenance
- Protective cardboard box
The musical saw remains a specialized instrument, valued by folk musicians, experimental performers, and composers seeking an unconventional melodic voice with vocal warmth and expressive depth.
Price:
€182.80
Musical Saw Set — This complete set from the R. Lagrange brand includes the instrument, a bow and a wooden case, all in excellent condition. Without a bending handle, this traditional musical saw offers a sound range of approximately two and a half octaves, ideal for exploring the ethereal sonorities characteristic of the instrument. Perfect for beginners as well as experienced musicians seeking to add a unique texture to their folk, experimental or scoring compositions. A quality instrument ready to play, carefully preserved.
| Origin | Great Britain |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1,33 kg |
| Dimensions | 86,0 cm |
| Materials | Beechwood - Steel |
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Musical Saw
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Musical Saw Set
The musical saw is an idiophone that produces sound through the vibration of a flexible steel blade, traditionally played with a violin bow. This set includes a carbon steel blade with beech wood handle, a bow, rosin, and protective packaging—everything needed to begin playing immediately.
Sound Range and Sonic Character
The blade spans approximately two and a half octaves, from F3 to A5. The instrument's tonal quality resembles the human voice closely enough that it has long been favored for melodic playing and for achieving sustained, vocal-like effects. The carbon steel construction provides the flexibility necessary for this expressive range, allowing the player to bend and shape individual notes across the full span of the blade.
Design and Safety Features
The teeth are deliberately blunted to eliminate injury risk and prevent damage to clothing during playing. The blade measures 77 centimeters in length and 0.8 millimeters in thickness, mounted to a push-on wooden handle of beech. This combination of material and geometry is engineered specifically for musical rather than cutting use, distinguishing it from conventional saws adapted for performance.
Playing Technique
You hold the handle between your knees or against your body, then draw the bow across the edge of the blade in controlled strokes. Tilting or flexing the blade with your free hand alters pitch, allowing you to create glissandos and vibrato effects. The blunt teeth ensure the bow travels smoothly without catching, while the blade's flexibility responds directly to subtle pressure changes, making precise intonation and dynamic control achievable with practice.
Historical Context
The musical saw entered popular entertainment during the 1920s through variety shows and stage performances. Its distinctive voice and capacity for both delicate expression and dramatic effect secured its place in folk traditions, experimental music, and film scoring across the twentieth century and beyond.
What's Included
- Carbon steel blade with beech wood handle
- Violin bow
- Rosin for bow maintenance
- Protective cardboard box
The musical saw remains a specialized instrument, valued by folk musicians, experimental performers, and composers seeking an unconventional melodic voice with vocal warmth and expressive depth.
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