Conch Shell Horn

Model: SW-CONCH
Availability: In Stock

$24.95

The Conch Shell is a large seashell played like a ceremonial fanfare trumpet. It is capable of emitting a loud sound carrying as far as two miles. The volume depends on the style of blowing rather than breath volume capacity. In ancient ...
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The Conch Shell is a large seashell played like a ceremonial fanfare trumpet. It is capable of emitting a loud sound carrying as far as two miles. The volume depends on the style of blowing rather than breath volume capacity. In ancient times, the Conch Shell was sometimes used to accompany chants, and most often used to announce the beginning of a ceremony.

This version is the "regular" sized one that usually measures 8" to 9" in size.

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Comments: I soon as I saw this on Steve Weiss, I just had to have it. Man is this thing loud! Though not a true percussion instrument, it is a nice addition to my growing arsenal of auxiliary percussion instruments and sound effects. Great for ethnic or tribal themed pieces. It took a little while to get my embouchure correct (as the mouthpiece isn't exactly the same as a trumpet's) but after I got the hang of it, it was a piece of cake. You can even stick your hand in it to adjust the pitch while playing. For obvious reasons, this would also be fun for brass players as well as auxiliary percussionists.

Date Posted: 2011-11-30 13:15:32

Posted By: Matthew Lupoli

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