#unique instruments

“Anger Deno”-- Pak Munir Location: Ngabean Village, Wonosobo Regency, Central Java Sound: Bundengan (also called kowangan or koangan)

I cannot conceive of anything more delightful than a zither designed to be worn as a rain shelter for duck herders. It is literally the most charming thing I’ve ever heard of. I’m so happy this exists. :’) Thank you Pak Munir! Your voice is so lovely!  Definitely check out the article about its origins and revival. 

“Bundengan is the only instrument that is part hat, part shelter, and part zither! Farmers in this area of Central Java would herd their ducks while wearing this woven bamboo shelter on their heads to protect from sun and rain, also propping the structure up with a stick to take cover like a small tent. On the inside, they added strings and bamboo tabs which mimic, respectively, the sound of the gongs and drums of the Javanese gamelan. Pak Munir, who plays here, is likely the last real master of this instrument (he's the first to admit he's not much of a singer, but I liked the intimate charm of his voice, just like the duck herders in the old days.) While it's still quite rare, the future of the instrument is looking bright. To learn why and hear more of this very unique Javanese folk music, check out the new Aural Archipelago post here x ”  

Strange Musical Instruments Never Seen Before - Man Invents Hundreds of...

It is called the anarchestra. And it. Is. So. COOL! I want to play all of these!