Jaw Harp

A jaw harp, also called a drumbla or mouth-resonated idiophone, is a small instrument played at the mouth. Its tone comes from a vibrating tongue and is shaped by the mouth cavity, breath and articulation, so even a simple model can produce many colours. When choosing, focus mainly on size and playing comfort: smaller models are easier to handle and carry, while larger ones can feel fuller and more resonant. Treat material and finish as matters of feel, care and appearance rather than a promise of exact tuning; the range includes Schwarz and Terre models for folk, world music, meditation and experimental sounds in recording or live playing.