(Part 2) Best folk & world wind & woodwind instruments according to redditors
We found 281 Reddit comments discussing the best folk & world wind & woodwind instruments. We ranked the 139 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
It's just an ocarina
Two 50-packs of Kazoos. Hand them out to everyone on public transportation.
MUSIC CRATE:
Ocarina
Downloadable playlist - featuring themes from Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Nintendo, Star Wars, etc.
Exclusive T-shirt - Made to look like a stereotypical rock band tour T-shirt, only featuring the Cantina Band from Star Wars. Includes galactic tour stops
Drumstick Pens/ Desktop Drumsticks
The magazine would cover iconic composers (e.g. John Williams, Koji Kondo), or tell the story behind some of our most recognizable songs. There would also be instructions for playing the ocarina including the Zelda themes.
So that is only 4 things, but there is room for a couple more small things. Thoughts?
$30 Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/Hand-fired-Modern-Didgeridoo-Beeswax-Mouthpiece/dp/B0087HEO64/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500424299&sr=8-1&keywords=didgeridoo
Here is a video from Kissing88 about OcarinaWind instruments
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I would recommend either one of the following ocarinas as a beginner instrument. They are plastic but still have an excellent sound and will be more durable than a ceramic ocarina. These are also demonstrated in the video I linked above.
Night By Noble Plastic Ocarina AC Black - $36.86
Legend of Zelda Inspired 12 Hole Ocarina – Alto C by Focalink - $24.95
The NIGHT by Noble requires less breath and will therefore be easier for a beginner to get started on.
Carbon-gold colored Wingcrest mug
Hylian Champion insignia wallet
An Ocarina of Time
Just some tochkeys for you.
You could also buy a fife
You need one of these http://www.amazon.com/Hohner-38C-Mini-Harmonica-Major/dp/B0002D00F0
If you want a cheap novelty that's still quality, I'd go for Songbird's plastic Ocarina of Time! It's only $30, is game accurate, and is extremely easy to learn! :)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0087HEO64/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1456805704&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=didgeridoo&dpPl=1&dpID=31BVR0YS1NL&ref=plSrch I got this one as I wasn't sure if it would stick and I didn't want to spend a lot, I have no complaints and it's one of the higher rated on the site. The mouthpiece is contoured as part of the didge with a thin beeswax coat, so it's not a bad idea to get some extra organic wax as well, if you play it alot you will wear it off in a few months and need to re-dip it to keep a good seal against your mouth
My personal favorite is the kazoobie wazoo kazoo, It's loud, but still sounds nice. Another good choice is the Schylling tin kazoo, which is a nice metal option. If you're going for something loud and annoying, which i assume you are, considering the choice of kazoo, i would say the wazoo is the best choice.
Maybe this?
No prob! Also, I just found this trying to search for your harp: https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Blues-Deluxe-Harmonica-Key/dp/B00KZHMZ1K/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=yamaha+15t+harmonica&qid=1569514054&sr=8-1-fkmr1
Fender harmonicas don't have quite as rich a sound as special 20s, but are very very very close... and are just as responsive and nearly as sensitive in my experience. special 20s are my main, and then I have fenders for backups/for a couple of keys that aren't used much and I didn't want to drop a ton of cash on for a special 20. (the more exotic keys tend to be a bit more expensive) If you don't want to drop $50 on a harp from sweetwater, you can get that fender for $10 and it ships with amazon prime.
Dude yes. What a bro!
Ahh, how could I be so naive? Pandas of course!
This keychain would be awesome! Oh gosh, or this one!
Don't buy the super cheap ones on amazon. They are terribly made.
It you are starting out with ocarinas, consider getting a good quality plastic one. I would recommend either a Focalink plastic alto c or the Night by Noble. I have the Focalink plastic alto C and it is a very nice ocarina to start out with. It has a nice sound, is well tuned, and doesn't require super precise breath control. The Night by Noble is considered by many to be one of the best plastic ocarinas out there with sound quality comparable to some ceramic ocarinas. The night by noble is a bit more expensive than the focalink though.
https://www.amazon.ca/Meinl-Percussion-SDDG1-BK-Synthetic-Didgeridoo/dp/B0033PQVPM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525269336&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=didgeridoos&dpPl=1&dpID=31zktxxM-QL&ref=plSrch
If you can find somebody to give you a lesson, I recommend it. I was getting frustrated with not making any progress. Also I thought I had the drone down correctly and I was wrong. The drone is hard to make initially
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YRF-21-Fife-Key-C/dp/B0002F5F9O
A standard holder that sits on your shoulders will cost around $20, even at a small store with jacked prices or a large store with jacked prices. If you are paying more, it probably isn't worth the money.
For example, this one.
Looks like they've run out of the 64...but 48 is still available at 100
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B00133A19S/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all
Say happy birthday for us!
Thanks for the contest.
Well there are two different harmonicas so first you have to ask yourself which one. The more common one is a diatonic which comes in different keys. The generally recommended beginner harmonica is a key of C. Then there is a chromatic harmonica. These are usually more expensive.
I'll assume you want to play the more common diatonic harmonica as it's what I'm more familiar with. Some good ones to look at are the Marine Band (which has a wood comb so can be a little more picky with regards to maintenance but some swear it sounds better), the special 20 (similar to the marine band but with a plastic comb), Suzuki Harpmaster, Lee Oscar, and the Golden Melody.
Next you'll need lessons. I've found Adam Gussow's lessons to be really good. He has some free ones on youtube so you can get to know his style and for a beginner I recommend his beginner's special. As a first step I'd recommend looking at his free 2 part into lesson. part 1 and part 2.
Also be sure to check out /r/harmonica. It's not the most active subreddit but it has some good resources. Good luck, it's a fun instrument and it's pretty cheap to pick up a really good harmonica (Figure around $30USD).
"Joy of Wood Thrush" by Awef has 4.5 stars at Amazon. It's a quality Alto C ceramic for $19.95 currently. See https://www.amazon.com/Thrush-Ceramic-Ocarina-Exquisite-Craft/dp/B071XHJXZF/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=12+hole+ocarina&qid=1574060750&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-7
Probably the same one you found but here you go
I shall continue looking for the other instruments you mentioned.
Edit: Ukuleles: one
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There are a lot more. Those are just a few and admittedly I know nothing about ukuleles so I don't know if that's what you're looking for. Be back in a bit with harmonicas. I'm having fun!
Edit 2: Here are a few harmonicas that are not G key.
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I hope this helps. The only instruments I'm knowledgeable about are pianos and guitars so take my recommendations with a grain of salt!
> which harmonica should I get first
Anything over $40 should be good.
Common recommendations are the Special 20. I personally started on a Hohner Marine Band Classic. I've had good luck with both the Seydel Session Steel and the Suzuki Manji.
Get a C harmonica. All the beginner books are assumed to be in C. And again, spend at least $40. Everything below that price is crap.
tiny Harmonia I actually have 2 of these because they are so cute
I bought the exact same one for my SO on Amazon.
Yeah i have this one https://www.amazon.com/Thrush-Ocarina-Pottery-Protective-Songbooks/dp/B071XHJXZF people said its pretty good and sounds almost exactly like a night by noble one. I used a tuner on my computer. I spent about an hour trying to get it to play right and couldent. Peple say with all holes covered you should get a C and i was getting like usually G. I tried all diffrent breath pressures and could not get a C. No matter what I did. So if you know this ocarina let me know if its like defective or the ocarina or its just me. Thanks for the reply
http://www.amazon.com/Hole-Zelda-Ocarina-From-Legend/dp/B00K8EDPWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420495611&sr=8-1&keywords=ocarina
Please don't buy that. It's a knock off that doesn't play in tune at all. If you want a Zelda replica, buy one from STL, Songbird, Spencer, or Tenrai. If you want a good sounding ocarina and don't mind it not being Zelda-themed, then the Night by Noble is a really good plastic ocarina. They can be bought on Amazon and eBay. Songbird, STL, and Focalink also offer good quality ceramic ocarinas.
I recommend the Suzuki SCX-48 as the best option. It will last you years if you take good care of it. It is one of the best chromatic harps for a relatively good price and the sound fits jazz much better than Hohner chromatic harps that often sound 'folksy.' I played on it for years and it is still going strong. Although it is not as good as my Suzuki Sirius, which is a much more high end instrument, the tone quality is still fantastic for being a fraction of the price. It even outperforms the Sirius in certain areas such as funk or any other style require more force or responsiveness to its sound.
https://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-SCX-48-Chromatix-Harmonica-Hole/dp/B00133A19S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543094977&sr=8-2&keywords=suzuki+scx
I saw that someone recommended the Hohner Cx12 Jazz and I have no experience playing it personally, but in my opinion it would not be worth it just because it costs more than the SCX-48 with the tone and quality of the SCX-48 being better in my opinion. The covers are also plastic which visually looks tacky, but on a positive note the Cx12 is much more modified and easier to clean because no tools are necessary to take it apart. This is unlike the SCX-48, which if you want to clean it you need to unscrew the cover plates. The cover plates on the SCX-48 also tend to be smudged by figure prints so that is a negative it does have to plastic covers. The Cx-12 Jazz is much bulkier than the SCX-48 and I would imagine not quite as comfortable to hold, but I cant say for sure. I think it is still a consideration though as you should decide for yourself if you think those qualities would fit your music style better.
https://www.amazon.com/Hohner-CX-12-JAZZ-Key-C/dp/B002HMDB46/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543095306&sr=8-3&keywords=hohner+cx12
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If you are serious about getting into this style of music on the chromatic harp, do not buy anything of lesser quality such as the cheap harps from Swan or East Top that range around $60-80. They will become a handicap to your playing due to their lack of responsiveness, poor tone, and poor lifespan.
Happy belated birthday!
Happy happy cake day and thanks for the contest! :D
1 Cake or birthday related (It is my cake day after all). Scrapbook calendar tape to mark your birthday in your scrapbook.
2 Simon Pegg was in a zombie movie and this is a zombie thing, so...yeah. Yeah?
3 A book you are eager to read
4 Eating Utensils
5 Animal
6 Purple
7 A game. From the game Magic: The Gathering
8 Guilty pleasure. One of my favorite instruments! It's guilty because apparently a lot of people don't like accordions/concertinas O_o
9 A Tool
10 Something from your childhood. From going to Renaissance Fairs with my Mom when I was a kid.
11 An organizational item. Scrapbook paper, because scrapbooks are a way to organize photos.
12 Hobby. One of my hobbies is camping :D
13 Nerdy/ Geeky
14 Something Natural. Sunlight!
15 Green
16 Something you wear
17 Funny
18 Beads, Bees or Beans. Filled with BEANS!!
19 Gardening. The smells of what makes a garden grow
20 Your absolute favorite item on your wish list no matter the price.. For school because Chromebooks are awesome.
You think this would be good? http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Oskar-1910-C-Harmonica/dp/B000Q87DAQ
I have a few Low D's. For the price you would be hard pressed to do better than the Dixons, either in ABS, or metal. If you plan to play with other people, make sure to get a tunable version.
This tunable one is $100
Non tunable is $76
Thanks a lot. This is the last question I ask but is the Amazon deal a ripoff?
http://www.hobgoblin-usa.com/local/sales/brands/tony%20dixon/section/woodwind/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000VPFOBE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498947097&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tony+dixon+low+d&dpPl=1&dpID=11fhQBBiz0L&ref=plSrch
I've been trying to teach myself the harmonica. It's really easy to get into (just buy a harmonica (like this or this and maybe a book) and then you can start! My family has always been musical, and playing music is a potent release for me. I'll try to upload something to soundcloud or something to chronicle my progress.
Anyone else into playing music?
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Congrats on the excellent results and thanks for the feedback.
BTW, for anyone else, here's the didgeridoo he used:
https://www.amazon.com/Meinl-Percussion-SDDG1-BK-Synthetic-Didgeridoo/dp/B0033PQVPM/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004D0S690/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_r9yqub0WMPGP0
I bought it a year ago, and it's a beautiful instrument.
I keep one of these handy for emergencies:
https://www.amazon.com/Hohner108-Mini-Harmonica-Chain-Major/dp/B0002F4WDE
> I have the recorder, they have the memories.
Faaaaantastic!
Yamaha makes this fun little instrument. They call it a "fife," though it's more like a recorder with a plastic flute mouthpiece. Anyway, it's small, light, fun, cheap, and a great way to
annoyentertain others."since it does not require any instrument besides the human voice.", from the last paragraph in the introduction. The wording makes it pretty obvious that they are implying that the human voice IS an instrument. And while wikipedia isn't necessarily the best source, I cannot find anything stating the opposite of my case, and there are quite a few different sources agreeing with my argument. Since the PHB is vague about this subject, we have to go outside of the PHB for clarification, or at least illumination on parts of this. Although, even in the vagueness of the PHB it's pretty obvious that nothing directly states that voice can't be used as a spell focus for bards.
And I think it's incredibly easy to get around "a spell focus needs to be accessed by your hand..." For instance, with a Pan Flute, you could rig up a neck holder, similar to those used on Harmonicas. I also don't see anything in the PHB specifically stating that a spell focus "needs to be accessed by your hand", so I dunno why that even matters here.
Finally, from the PHB: "Several of the most common
types of musical instruments are shown on the table as
examples." The wording makes it obvious they are stating there are other musical instruments that AREN'T shown on the table. "Several", not ALL types of musical instruments. Meaning there are musical instruments that RAW are totally okay, but which aren't necessarily listed in the PHB.
There is nothing in the PHB that says that voice can not be used as a spell focus for bards, and everything that even references this subject hints that it is completely okay to do so.
Edit: People downvoting a logical argument because...why? You don't have to agree with me, but you damn well better respect the rules of proper arguing in philosophy, bitch.