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Murchunga Jew's harp from Nepal with a sturdy, hand-forged brass frame. Traditional 'Pro' model from Nepal with a powerful, warm sound. From 9 to 12 centimeters! 5 tunings to choose from!
Murchunga Jew's harp from Nepal with a sturdy, hand-forged brass frame. Traditional 'Pro' model from Nepal with a powerful, warm sound. From 9 to 12 centimeters! 5 tunings to choose from!
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About the product:
→ Authentic 'Murchunga' jaw harp
🌍 Origin: Nepal
📐 Dimensions: approximately 10.5/ 11 centimeters x 3.6
⚖️ Weight: approximately 60 grams
🧬 Material: The shell is made of brass and the tongue is made of metal
🎶 Sound type: Soft, medium to bass
📦 Packaging: Individually
🎁 Ideal for giving as a gift or treating yourself!
👉 With a sturdy, hand-forged brass frame, very durable model!
📋 Fact sheet:
| Element | Description |
|---|
| Name | Murchunga |
| Origin | Nepal, especially among the Tharu and Newar communities |
| Matter | Metal (brass, copper or steel), sometimes wood for the structure |
| Shape | Small flexible blade fixed in a frame, held between the teeth or lips |
| Game mode | The tongue is pinched with the fingers; the mouth serves as a resonator to modulate the sound |
| Number of blades | Usually 1 blade, but some modern variants may have 2 or 3 |
| Tones | Clear and metallic timbre, sounds harmonized by the oral cavity |
| Style of play | Nepalese folk music, often used to accompany traditional songs and dances |
| Sound characteristics | - Vibrant and piercing sound - Ability to produce repetitive rhythmic patterns - Individual expression through oral modulation |
| Use | Personal entertainment, local festivals, sometimes cultural rituals |
| Symbolic | Associated with rural traditions and oral transmission, sometimes used as an instrument of seduction or subtle communication |
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