| Description |
This jaw’s harp is made from the outer skin of a palm known as polod among the Kadazandusuns. A skilful hand is needed to fashion a good one. The lamella in the centre is made to vibrate by striking the end of the instrument with the thumb. The vibrating strip makes very little sound by itself, but if held before the opened mouth, the player can gently magnify the sound by resonance. A wide range of frequencies can be obtained by varying the shape of the mouth and the position of the tongue. When not in use, it is usually encased in and attached to a bamboo tube to keep it clean and free from damage. |
