Jaw Harp Morchang Mohan Superb I Asymmetric Brass
Price:
€42.72
Morchang Mohan Superb I — Brass Jaw Harp with Asymmetrical Frame
This brass jaw harp was hand-forged in 2010 by Mohan Lal, a master metalworker based in Rajasthan. The instrument's asymmetrical frame shape is uncommon, and the construction demonstrates the precision and skill that distinguishes work of this caliber from routine production.
Construction and Materials
The body is cast in brass, a material that produces a bright, resonant tone with rich harmonic content. The plucking tongue is fashioned from tempered steel, engineered to deliver clear, sustained notes across the instrument's free-tuning range. The asymmetrical frame geometry influences how vibrations propagate through the metal, shaping the overall sonic character.
How It Plays
You hold the jaw harp between your teeth, with the frame resting against your mouth. The steel tongue is set in motion by plucking it with a finger or thumb, while your breath, tongue position, and jaw shape modulate the pitch and timbre. Variations in mouth cavity size and tongue placement allow you to produce melodic sequences, rhythmic patterns, and sustained drone effects across the free-tuning range. The responsiveness of this instrument to subtle shifts in breath control and articulation makes it suitable for both traditional folk performance and contemporary sound exploration.
What's Included
- Protective transport blocks
- Quick-start guide
About This Maker
Mohan Lal is recognized as a master smith in the metalworking tradition of Rajasthan. His work reflects decades of experience in forging and tuning brass instruments by hand, with particular attention to the balance between structural integrity and acoustic responsiveness.
The jaw harp remains a central instrument in the folk music traditions of Rajasthan and across South Asia, played in both ceremonial and secular contexts by musicians and sound explorers worldwide.
Price:
€42.72
Morchang Mohan Superb I - Brass - Asymmetric — A hand-forged brass jaw harp from Rajasthan, crafted by master metalworker Mohan Lal. The asymmetrical frame design shapes a bright, resonant tone with rich harmonics that respond beautifully to breath control and tongue positioning. Weighing just 50 grams and measuring 10 cm, it sits comfortably between the teeth for both traditional Rajasthani folk performance and contemporary world music exploration. The carefully tempered steel tongue produces clear, sustained notes across a free tuning range, making it equally suited to rhythmic patterns, drone effects, and melodic sequences. Includes protective transport blocks and quick-start guide. A refined instrument for performers, sound designers, and collectors seeking authentic tonal character.
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Morchang Mohan Superb I
| Weight | 0,05 kg |
|---|---|
| Origin | India |
| Dimensions | 10,0 cm |
| Included | Transport blocks, quick guide |
| Materials | Brass |
| Key | Free Tuning |
| Jaw Harp Type | Teeth-activated jaw harp |
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!
Morchang Mohan Superb I — Brass Jaw Harp with Asymmetrical Frame
This brass jaw harp was hand-forged in 2010 by Mohan Lal, a master metalworker based in Rajasthan. The instrument's asymmetrical frame shape is uncommon, and the construction demonstrates the precision and skill that distinguishes work of this caliber from routine production.
Construction and Materials
The body is cast in brass, a material that produces a bright, resonant tone with rich harmonic content. The plucking tongue is fashioned from tempered steel, engineered to deliver clear, sustained notes across the instrument's free-tuning range. The asymmetrical frame geometry influences how vibrations propagate through the metal, shaping the overall sonic character.
How It Plays
You hold the jaw harp between your teeth, with the frame resting against your mouth. The steel tongue is set in motion by plucking it with a finger or thumb, while your breath, tongue position, and jaw shape modulate the pitch and timbre. Variations in mouth cavity size and tongue placement allow you to produce melodic sequences, rhythmic patterns, and sustained drone effects across the free-tuning range. The responsiveness of this instrument to subtle shifts in breath control and articulation makes it suitable for both traditional folk performance and contemporary sound exploration.
What's Included
- Protective transport blocks
- Quick-start guide
About This Maker
Mohan Lal is recognized as a master smith in the metalworking tradition of Rajasthan. His work reflects decades of experience in forging and tuning brass instruments by hand, with particular attention to the balance between structural integrity and acoustic responsiveness.
The jaw harp remains a central instrument in the folk music traditions of Rajasthan and across South Asia, played in both ceremonial and secular contexts by musicians and sound explorers worldwide.
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