Old musical instruments: the warp horn
Double Reed Instrument
In the very last part of the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, the warp horn became popular, an instrument that is already a striking appearance due to its shape. By the way, also the somewhat nasal sounding sound is quite characteristic. The very first mention of the warp in dates back to 1489, in Germany. The warp horn is a blowing instrument with a double reed. In contemporary musical instruments only the oboe and bassoon are double reed instruments. These are the modern followers of the Schalmei and the dulcian of the Renaissance.
Playing Double Reed Instrument
Instruments with a double reed are played with the double reed largely in the mouth. By varying breathing pressure, lipstand and lip pressure (embouchure), the vibration of the reed can be affected, and therefore also the pitch. The shalmei belongs to the group of 'loud instruments', excellent for playing in large spaces or outdoors.
Photo: The upper part of the warp horn, the wind hairdo and mouthpiece are omitted for a while, so you can see the double reed. In the past, of course, real wicker was used for this, nowadays you can also find plastics more often. Since the wind haircut is usually over it, you don't see that plastic. In the photo looks a 'real' reed on the instrument and there is a plastic reed next to.
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