Mouth Violin Kni Traditional Pentatonic Tuning
€68.66
Mouth Violin Kni Fretless
Price:
€64.34
Mouth Violin Kni Fretless
The K'ni is a traditional mouth-resonating string instrument of the Giaray people of Vietnam, in which a single vibrating string is bowed to produce sound that resonates within the player's oral cavity. This fretless version allows continuous pitch variation and expressive tonal shaping through changes in mouth volume and embouchure.
Construction and Playing Method
The instrument consists of a bamboo body with a single string activated by a bamboo bow. A small round plate positioned at one end of the string is placed behind the teeth during play, serving as the acoustic coupling point between the vibrating string and the mouth cavity.
Sound production depends on the resonance chamber formed by the player's mouth. By altering the volume and shape of the oral cavity, the player modulates pitch, timbre and dynamic response. The fretless design enables smooth glissandi and vibrato effects characteristic of Giaray musical expression.
Preparing the Instrument
The bamboo bow requires rosin treatment before first use to generate sufficient friction on the string. Rosin is not included with the instrument and must be sourced separately. A horsehair bow is available as an optional accessory for players seeking alternative tonal qualities or durability characteristics.
What's Included
- Mouth Violin Kni Fretless
- Bamboo bow
- Carrying bag
The K'ni remains an integral part of Giaray musical tradition, played within both ceremonial and everyday contexts across Vietnam.
Price:
€64.34
Mouth Violin Kni Fretless — A traditional Vietnamese instrument of the Giaray people where a vibrating string, activated by a bamboo bow, produces its sound by resonating in the musician's oral cavity. Fretless, it allows fluid slides between notes and expressive vibrato effects characteristic of Giaray music. Handcrafted in bamboo by Clemens Voigt & Sven Otto GbR, it suits both beginners and experienced musicians seeking to explore unique sound textures for solo performances, world music ensembles, or film scores. An intimate connection between the voice and the instrument, rarely experienced outside its original cultural context.
| Origin | Vietnam |
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| Weight | 0,45 kg |
| Dimensions | 73,0 cm |
| Materials | Bamboo |
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!
Mouth Violin Kni Fretless
The K'ni is a traditional mouth-resonating string instrument of the Giaray people of Vietnam, in which a single vibrating string is bowed to produce sound that resonates within the player's oral cavity. This fretless version allows continuous pitch variation and expressive tonal shaping through changes in mouth volume and embouchure.
Construction and Playing Method
The instrument consists of a bamboo body with a single string activated by a bamboo bow. A small round plate positioned at one end of the string is placed behind the teeth during play, serving as the acoustic coupling point between the vibrating string and the mouth cavity.
Sound production depends on the resonance chamber formed by the player's mouth. By altering the volume and shape of the oral cavity, the player modulates pitch, timbre and dynamic response. The fretless design enables smooth glissandi and vibrato effects characteristic of Giaray musical expression.
Preparing the Instrument
The bamboo bow requires rosin treatment before first use to generate sufficient friction on the string. Rosin is not included with the instrument and must be sourced separately. A horsehair bow is available as an optional accessory for players seeking alternative tonal qualities or durability characteristics.
What's Included
- Mouth Violin Kni Fretless
- Bamboo bow
- Carrying bag
The K'ni remains an integral part of Giaray musical tradition, played within both ceremonial and everyday contexts across Vietnam.
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