the instrument so weird that even the country that has been using them for hundreds of years still goes "oh yeah right those weirdass fuckin things exist, wack"
this post was submitted on 21 Oct 2026
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Tuning that thing must be a pain.
Still better than a harp or piano, at least.
You tried all three?!
I also tuna'd fish
Extrapolating from guitar.
Yeah, looking closer, it seems like tuning this instrument would have nothing to do with all those little buttons, it's just those turning knobs at the head like a guitar. 👍
I so love this instrument. The music more commonly played on it is so beautiful to me.
Do you have the source for this video? I need moar.
Edit to add: not the source, but more covers on ridiculous (in this case, less traditional) instruments): https://youtube.com/shorts/jyKRLqXbvrk
Needs more fingers.
Mister Crowley...
very cool! i wonder how easy it is for pianists to learn
It is primarily played underarm, suspended from the shoulder using a sling, with the bow in the overhanging arm.
Oooh ive seen this one in my german friend house. Very cool to see it again.
I think Sky would have approved.
It definitely helps to have spider crabs for hands.
That sounded really cool though.
Cool