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338 merodī

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Japan
plastic; L.79.0cm; Dm. min. 2.5cm
lowest pitch: g#'

A serrated, flexible plastic pipe. Both ends are open. The player holds one end and swings the pipe in a circle over his head. If the speed of swinging is increased, higher overtones are heard, so that a kind of melody can be played. Intended as a toy.


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