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English Northern Counties Wait Shawm, double reed, in the key of G. Made of boxwood with
ivory and water buffalo horn mounts.
Musette Hautbois (Paris) - double reed, in the key of G with 3 keys. Made of Ebony with
German siver keys and rings by uknown maker.
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Eth Aboès du Couserans or Le Hautbois du Couserans (Gascogne) - double reed,
in the key of D. Made of olive wood by Casey Burns
of Kingston, WA after a copy by Charles Alexandre and Claude Romréo of the Conservatoire
Occitan, Toulouse, France.
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Welsh Pibgorn or pibcorn - single reed, in the key of D. Made of cherry and cowhorn
by Alan.
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Italian turnabout or crumhorn - double reed, in the key of G with 2 keys. Made of
maple wood with brass keys by Lyn Elder of San Rafael, CA.
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Afro/Brazilian Cuica - This stick friction-drum is traditionally used with great effect in the samba bands of Brazil. The shell of this drum is stoneware
pottery, especially made to Alan's design. The goatskin head is tuned by sliding the leather "buffs" along the rope. The bamboo stick is tied to the head,
and protrudes down inside the shell. You can see this feature and the inside of the cuica by clicking here.
Alan also builds this instrument for sale. See Instruments Alan Builds.
Irish bodran or frame drum (like a large tambourine). Made by Alan, this drum is 18 inches in diameter. It has a laminated hardwood shell with hardwood
crossbraces and a goatskin head. The head is glued onto the frame.| About Alan | Alan's Performing Groups | Services | Keithmusic Products | General Interest | Home |