Jaw Harp Morchang Kheta Double Euro Anchor Brass
Price:
€77.31
Morchang Kheta Double Ancre Euro — Brass Jaw Harp
This is a double-tined jaw harp forged in brass by a master smith in Northern India. The instrument features two independent tonal centres — a distinctive design that expands the harmonic range available to the player compared to single-tined models. At 15 centimetres, it is compact enough to carry and play anywhere, yet produces warm, resonant tones suitable for folk performance, world music ensembles, and contemporary sound design.
Construction and Materials
The morchang is built from brass, a material that contributes to the warmth and sustain of its sound. The double-anchor design — two separate vibrating tines rather than one — allows the player to access two distinct pitch centres within a single instrument. This configuration demands more control from the player but rewards careful technique with extended melodic and harmonic possibilities.
How to Play
You hold the frame against your upper teeth and use your fingers to pluck the tines while shaping your mouth cavity to alter pitch and timbre. The instrument responds directly to subtle changes in breath control and tongue position, making it sensitive to the player's intent. Light, controlled plucking produces gentle, bell-like tones; firmer strikes generate sharper, more percussive attacks. The double-tine design means you can work with two pitch centres simultaneously, creating harmonic textures unavailable on simpler jaw harps.
Musical Context
The morchang belongs to a long tradition of jaw harps across Asia, Africa, and Europe — instruments that rely on the player's body as a resonating chamber. In Northern India, particularly in Rajasthan, the morchang has been played in folk contexts and continues to appear in contemporary world music and experimental sound work. Its portability and responsiveness make it accessible to both beginners exploring the instrument family and experienced players developing extended techniques.
What's Included
- Protective transport blocks
- Quick-start guide
The morchang remains a working instrument in Rajasthani folk tradition and has found new audiences among musicians exploring non-Western sound sources.
Price:
€77.31
Jaw Harp Morchang Kheta Double Euro Anchor Brass — A traditional jaw harp from Rajasthan, hand-forged in brass by master craftsman Kheta Ram, featuring a distinctive double-trigger system that yields two independent tonal centers and expanded harmonic possibilities. At 15 cm, this compact instrument produces warm, resonant tones suited to folk performance, world fusion ensembles, and contemporary soundscapes. Played by holding the frame against your teeth and plucking the tines while shaping your mouth cavity, the morchang rewards subtle breath and tongue control with surprising melodic range. Includes protective transport blocks and quick-start guide. A bridge between centuries of Rajasthani tradition and modern musical exploration.
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Morchang Kheta Double Euro Anchor
| Weight | 0,10 kg |
|---|---|
| Origin | India |
| Dimensions | 15,0 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 Kheta Double Ancre Euro — Brass Jaw Harp
This is a double-tined jaw harp forged in brass by a master smith in Northern India. The instrument features two independent tonal centres — a distinctive design that expands the harmonic range available to the player compared to single-tined models. At 15 centimetres, it is compact enough to carry and play anywhere, yet produces warm, resonant tones suitable for folk performance, world music ensembles, and contemporary sound design.
Construction and Materials
The morchang is built from brass, a material that contributes to the warmth and sustain of its sound. The double-anchor design — two separate vibrating tines rather than one — allows the player to access two distinct pitch centres within a single instrument. This configuration demands more control from the player but rewards careful technique with extended melodic and harmonic possibilities.
How to Play
You hold the frame against your upper teeth and use your fingers to pluck the tines while shaping your mouth cavity to alter pitch and timbre. The instrument responds directly to subtle changes in breath control and tongue position, making it sensitive to the player's intent. Light, controlled plucking produces gentle, bell-like tones; firmer strikes generate sharper, more percussive attacks. The double-tine design means you can work with two pitch centres simultaneously, creating harmonic textures unavailable on simpler jaw harps.
Musical Context
The morchang belongs to a long tradition of jaw harps across Asia, Africa, and Europe — instruments that rely on the player's body as a resonating chamber. In Northern India, particularly in Rajasthan, the morchang has been played in folk contexts and continues to appear in contemporary world music and experimental sound work. Its portability and responsiveness make it accessible to both beginners exploring the instrument family and experienced players developing extended techniques.
What's Included
- Protective transport blocks
- Quick-start guide
The morchang remains a working instrument in Rajasthani folk tradition and has found new audiences among musicians exploring non-Western sound sources.
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