Here’s an unusual musical instrument. It’s completely unrelated to the familiar trumpets, saxophones, and flutes with which we’re more familiar.
You’ll see that it makes beautiful music when properly caressed by a skilled street musician.
Unusual Musical Instruments at the Smithsonian
Years ago, we saw an instrument based on this same principle. I believe it was at the Smithsonian Museum, but might have been someplace else. Williamsburg, possibly?? It was called an “armonica.” It was a motorized version of what is shown here, with the “bowls” being turned by a lathe-like mechanism.
While writing this, I did a bit of research. That lead me to believe that it was probably at Williamsburg that we saw it. The armonica was invented by none other than Benjamin Franklin!
According to a comment on facebook, where I first saw this and the source of this video, this performance was in Prague.
Street Performers
This was a street performance. That reminds me, I’m still longing for “busking” in Lime Springs! It would seem that Vanderbie Park was ready made for such events! Maybe at Sweet Corn Days this year, Hint Hint!!!
If Vanderbie Park becomes full of buskers, there’s always Kitchen Park. The gazebo would be a great place for performers.
Hope you enjoyed the video!