Well said. I have never questioned your intentions as a presenter. Ending every video with "love y'all, be good to one another" is very clear. I feel you want this instrument and this music to unite us, and I'm always happy when I see content from you that reinforces this ideal. Similar to the stance you took with the Russian Z harp maker, I believe you're doing your best to build a community where all feel welcome while also staying true to your personal values. You're my preferred source for harps and harp content.
I first discovered you from a youtube short and instantly fell in love with the jaw harp. I actually just ordered a Pavel Potkin, I cant wait to start messing with it!
In Italy this instrument is present in many regions and can have different names. It is more typical of Sicily, where it has the name maranzano, as you said, and a few others. But the "normal" name of the instrument, the one that every Italian knows and that is not region specific is scacciapensieri, which is a funny word because it literally translates to thoughtsbanisher
Vanuatu is known as the Gil-Gil (I believe). Also, I prefer to call it the jaw harp. Because according to my TikTok followers, they thought it sounded “racist”. I tried to explain that it has no connection to Judaism but they just don’t listen. I am so happy you made this video.
The Tatars from Bashkirtostan call it Timer-kubyz, how good it is that you are enlightening, a guide to the world of the ancient culture of sound, then when there were no diseases or wars, and there was harmony, where there is music there will always be harmony and love, thank you!
I agree bro call it whatever you want as long as you play with heart and zone out. You're fashining a awesome beard there bro, just started growing mine again hopefully get back my goatee. I call it a biggybong.
In Ancient Greek it's known as ὄργανον-órganon (organ ie instrument) from the same Indo-European root with the Russian name of the instrument варган-vargán. In Modern Greek it's called άρπα στόματος - árpa stómatos = mouth harp.
Lot of love from Pakistani people Very well-done dear we also call it Chang in our Sindhi Culture Same Like the people Of Thar desert Rajistani and Sahara of India our neighborhood's they also call it mor Chang , happy to know about it very interesting and informative video for me Really Appreciated 🎉🎉🎉👏👏
My people are from the Missouri Ozarks & growing up I was most familiar with the terms Jews Harp, Jaw Harp, & Mouth Harp. I didn't personally start playing it until the early 1990s when I became involved in living history (primarily the War Between The States era). From that moment on I called it a Jaw Harp, once in a spell a Mouth Harp. No particular reason why, but I like the name Jaw Harp, & perhaps because it or Mouth Harp eliminates confusion on the part of the uninitiated when I mention it in discussion 😉
I love your question "can a commonly used word for something even be incorrect when it's used by large numbers of people?" In linguistics we say no. Words mean what people use them to mean. Thanks for the cool video!
In Chile, it is called "trompe," and here it is known as a quintessentially Mapuche musical instrument. The Mapuche are the most numerous of the local native peoples. Most likely it was brought here by the Spanish; Wikipedia calls it "arpa de boca" (mouth's harp) and "birimbao."
In Swedish they’re know as Mungiga (singular) and Mungigor (plural) mun means mouth but I don’t have a single clue what giga means Also, the first G makes a J sound
Just a Idea: Could "giga" be the swedish Version of the german Word "Geige" (Violin), making it a Mouthviolin??? Or related to the middleenglish gjuga, which he explained at the beginning of the Video???
well, english, german, swedish, norwegian, danish and several more are all germanic Languages, sometimes there's just the pronounciation or one single Letter that makes the difference between the modernday Languages...@@swedishbloke
Loved your video! I'm from India, and where I'm from, we usually call this instrument "morchang". I've seen this used a lot in Carnatic (Southern Indian) Classical music where they call it "Morsing". In northern India, I've seen this mostly used in folk music performances. This instrument has always interetsted me because of it's unique rhythmic capabilities. I knew about the name confusion in English too. 've heard it being referred to as "Jew's Harp" most of the time. I think Mouth Harp or Jaw Harp actually describes the instrument more accurately. I have a couple of questions... 1. Do you get callusses or blisters initially when you start playing (on the lips or tongue)? Also, are there any famous sample libraries that have used this instrument? Second question is just out of curiosity because IMHO, I think this will be very diffcult to sample realistically. Anyway, great video. Keep up the amazing work.
@@bebbcorpharpery7331 I went through whatever little collection of VSTs I have and realised there are a couple of libraries that include the instrument. However, they are mostly relegated to just one or two keys on the keyboard! They're sampled well but intended to be used as a drone or one off hit! I think you could build a sample library with decent sampler or something similar (given your impressive collection). The jaw harp has a lot of potential and by sampling it, you could direct more attention to it. Just a suggestion. Thanks again! Cheers...
Ps. So term jewharp going back four hundred years fits as that is around KJV translation time when English speaking bible was made popular. But is goes back to akkadia/sumerua and beyond.
MouthHarmony? 😂😉👍👌, that just shook the world! Mouth Harps are back! 🏄♂️👌😉💪❤️. I’m sharing this and your good!, don’t worry it’s a harp that’s been here! 😉💪❤️🕊️
Ironic how semetic populations from the atlantic to the tigris didnt acquire this amazing instrument even though they traded with the world and acquired alot.
Brother, ur expert is incorrect. The holy text is clear, it is a 'harp'. The string harp is called string harp. It is found coded in the holy text for war. 'every reed will be burned with fire' U know how wood harps are made. The holy text says the ones for service were to be made with fir tree. We are making it now.
Today though, we may be criticized for teaching people not to call it a Jews harp haha people can't do anything right these days....or is it just me? Haha DRAW START vs. OTHER Draw start harps play differently other than just the draw start huh? Like, I know a draw start has a shorter sustain....I think.... It seems like draw starts are louder when plucked. And non draw starts are less tolerant to breathing techniques? I am not sure if it's just me or my custom ones that are just untraditional but what say you Jaime? Why do they call it a Trump? Did you say Trump?
Well said. I have never questioned your intentions as a presenter. Ending every video with "love y'all, be good to one another" is very clear. I feel you want this instrument and this music to unite us, and I'm always happy when I see content from you that reinforces this ideal. Similar to the stance you took with the Russian Z harp maker, I believe you're doing your best to build a community where all feel welcome while also staying true to your personal values.
You're my preferred source for harps and harp content.
I first discovered you from a youtube short and instantly fell in love with the jaw harp. I actually just ordered a Pavel Potkin, I cant wait to start messing with it!
In Italy this instrument is present in many regions and can have different names. It is more typical of Sicily, where it has the name maranzano, as you said, and a few others.
But the "normal" name of the instrument, the one that every Italian knows and that is not region specific is scacciapensieri, which is a funny word because it literally translates to thoughtsbanisher
Vanuatu is known as the Gil-Gil (I believe). Also, I prefer to call it the jaw harp. Because according to my TikTok followers, they thought it sounded “racist”. I tried to explain that it has no connection to Judaism but they just don’t listen. I am so happy you made this video.
Imo it feels even weirder to call it a jew harp when it has no direct ties with Judaism.
@@zXSilverWolfXzLook up the Jerusalem Artichoke if you want some even weirder etymology!
@@phantomkate6 And Jerusalem crickets!
It's only racist to those with racist minds. If anything, it should be considered a compliment to Jews.
The Tatars from Bashkirtostan call it Timer-kubyz, how good it is that you are enlightening, a guide to the world of the ancient culture of sound, then when there were no diseases or wars, and there was harmony, where there is music there will always be harmony and love, thank you!
In Turkish we call it “ağız kopuzu” which literally means mouth khomus.
I agree bro call it whatever you want as long as you play with heart and zone out. You're fashining a awesome beard there bro, just started growing mine again hopefully get back my goatee. I call it a biggybong.
Thank you. Good luck with the bearding
What a great variety of harps! I'm okay with any of the names.
In Ancient Greek it's known as ὄργανον-órganon (organ ie instrument) from the same Indo-European root with the Russian name of the instrument варган-vargán.
In Modern Greek it's called άρπα στόματος - árpa stómatos = mouth harp.
Very informative!! Thank you, love to see more of these harp lore 😁 you know your stuff
In Poland it’s called „drumla”.
My favorites are the Italian scacciapensieri (thought destroyer) and Persian zamburak (wasp)
Haven’t ever found a Persian one.
Lot of love from Pakistani people Very well-done dear we also call it Chang in our Sindhi Culture Same Like the people Of Thar desert Rajistani and Sahara of India our neighborhood's they also call it mor Chang , happy to know about it very interesting and informative video for me Really Appreciated 🎉🎉🎉👏👏
Love from KS in the United States. 🙂🙏❤️
In Brasil it's Berimbau de Boca. I've also seen the name Doromb.
Doinger and twangery-doo are what I shall refer to it from now on. Thank you for that.
My people are from the Missouri Ozarks & growing up I was most familiar with the terms Jews Harp, Jaw Harp, & Mouth Harp.
I didn't personally start playing it until the early 1990s when I became involved in living history (primarily the War Between The States era). From that moment on I called it a Jaw Harp, once in a spell a Mouth Harp. No particular reason why, but I like the name Jaw Harp, & perhaps because it or Mouth Harp eliminates confusion on the part of the uninitiated when I mention it in discussion 😉
In India it also called mukhachand
I love your question "can a commonly used word for something even be incorrect when it's used by large numbers of people?"
In linguistics we say no. Words mean what people use them to mean. Thanks for the cool video!
And in my native tongue of Swedish we call it mungiga.
Giga is an old word for violin, so basically we call it mouth violin
In Chile, it is called "trompe," and here it is known as a quintessentially Mapuche musical instrument. The Mapuche are the most numerous of the local native peoples. Most likely it was brought here by the Spanish; Wikipedia calls it "arpa de boca" (mouth's harp) and "birimbao."
In the hill of Tennessee they know it as the Hillbilly Stroker.
I think it was jeu originally from the french for play.
I like to just call mine a Doohickey.
In Pakistan it's Chang. Believe to be a source of entertainment of Sindhis since centuries
In Swedish they’re know as Mungiga (singular) and Mungigor (plural) mun means mouth but I don’t have a single clue what giga means
Also, the first G makes a J sound
Just a Idea: Could "giga" be the swedish Version of the german Word "Geige" (Violin), making it a Mouthviolin???
Or related to the middleenglish gjuga, which he explained at the beginning of the Video???
@@samuelbhend2521 most likely since this instrument seems ancient. Wouldn’t be the first time we got a crap ton of German words
well, english, german, swedish, norwegian, danish and several more are all germanic Languages, sometimes there's just the pronounciation or one single Letter that makes the difference between the modernday Languages...@@swedishbloke
In Slovakia it is called drumbľa.
Loved your video! I'm from India, and where I'm from, we usually call this instrument "morchang". I've seen this used a lot in Carnatic (Southern Indian) Classical music where they call it "Morsing". In northern India, I've seen this mostly used in folk music performances. This instrument has always interetsted me because of it's unique rhythmic capabilities. I knew about the name confusion in English too. 've heard it being referred to as "Jew's Harp" most of the time. I think Mouth Harp or Jaw Harp actually describes the instrument more accurately. I have a couple of questions... 1. Do you get callusses or blisters initially when you start playing (on the lips or tongue)? Also, are there any famous sample libraries that have used this instrument? Second question is just out of curiosity because IMHO, I think this will be very diffcult to sample realistically. Anyway, great video. Keep up the amazing work.
No callouses or blisters. If there is any rough edges or burrs on your instrument. Smooth them with a very fine grit sandpaper
@@bebbcorpharpery7331 I went through whatever little collection of VSTs I have and realised there are a couple of libraries that include the instrument. However, they are mostly relegated to just one or two keys on the keyboard! They're sampled well but intended to be used as a drone or one off hit! I think you could build a sample library with decent sampler or something similar (given your impressive collection). The jaw harp has a lot of potential and by sampling it, you could direct more attention to it. Just a suggestion. Thanks again! Cheers...
Are you down to make a video of you making you're own mouth harp?
Many videos of my harps. th-cam.com/video/dbQvWit3BQ0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aNtG0BuHGnaV5Y_1. th-cam.com/video/vb668x6uH5M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NfLQKXC8bJ12Dooy.
In Spanish we know as Arpa Hebrea (Hebrew Harp)
Twangery-doo!
That's hilarious, I love it 😂
The instrument with a thousand names!
Ps. So term jewharp going back four hundred years fits
as that is around KJV translation time when English speaking bible was made popular.
But is goes back to akkadia/sumerua and beyond.
In Oregon it’s called a “Snoopy Harp” 🐩
th-cam.com/video/3XBd7-AScZY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ro9x6PRw3pCy6dXZ
@@bebbcorpharpery7331 🤣
MouthHarmony? 😂😉👍👌, that just shook the world! Mouth Harps are back! 🏄♂️👌😉💪❤️. I’m sharing this and your good!, don’t worry it’s a harp that’s been here! 😉💪❤️🕊️
my favourite name is "oink-beest"
My grandfather had one and called it a juice harp... or perhaps Jew's harp?. At least that's how I heard it as a child.
More names than you can shake a stick at. 🙂
Seriously, i always thought it was called a “Juice Harp”, not a “Jews’ Harp”.
That is also one of its many names.
Ironic how semetic populations from the atlantic to the tigris didnt acquire this amazing instrument even though they traded with the world and acquired alot.
Why dont we have this instrument
I wonder what they call the jaw harp in Spanish?I Spain what would they call this instrument?
Trompa Galega I believe it is known there
In Italy schiacciapensieri
Wow ❤❤❤🖖💪✊❤❤❤ thank you ❤
Juice harp
David harp
Brother, ur expert is incorrect.
The holy text is clear, it is a 'harp'. The string harp is called string harp.
It is found coded in the holy text for war.
'every reed will be burned with fire'
U know how wood harps are made. The holy text says the ones for service were to be made with fir tree.
We are making it now.
Jews just didnt want to spend money on real big harps ,this one was more affordable,therefore the name.
That isn’t true. Check this out for origins of the many names. th-cam.com/video/nat7iKiud3M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=X_iJawaRNfZ9G2N_
Today though, we may be criticized for teaching people not to call it a Jews harp haha people can't do anything right these days....or is it just me? Haha
DRAW START vs. OTHER
Draw start harps play differently other than just the draw start huh?
Like, I know a draw start has a shorter sustain....I think....
It seems like draw starts are louder when plucked.
And non draw starts are less tolerant to breathing techniques?
I am not sure if it's just me or my custom ones that are just untraditional but what say you Jaime?
Why do they call it a Trump?
Did you say Trump?
I'd guess it depends on whether a Jew or gentile is playing it.!
It's Juice Harp.