How to play the jaw harp/morsing

[girish_a]

Here's a delightful video showing how to play the jaw harp. This was one of those things that I was curious about, but had never around to exploring. At 3.45, he plays a tune called Jenny Lind Polka - don't miss it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrxxed54hcg

There's a Tedx demo too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SpWuseQGys

[thanjavooran]

Girish,
Thanx for sharing the link. IMO this is the only light and cheapest pleasing musical instrument.
Thanjavooran
04 11 2015

[Nick H]

The jews/jaw harp, also known by many other names, is played all over the world, and sometimes with great virtuosity. Whilst we rely on the tonic (Sa) plus harminics, there are players who can manipulate those harmonics accurately enough to play melody,

Here is a link that may interest: International Jew's Harp Society. Here is the Jews Harp Guild.

I used to have a link for a 2-3 hour radio program featuring jews harps from around the world. I couldn't find just now.