Dan Bau
The Dan Bau is a unique instrument in its genre, both for its construction and for its execution technique.
Huuc Bac Quach
It is a monochord from which only natural harmonics are obtained. In its structure there is no diapason on which to press the string to vary its length with it, so the performer places the song of the right hand in those places where the natural harmonics reside, at the same time that with the same hand it holds a long plectrum with which you press the string. The ends of this one are subject to two bridges. One is fixed, but the other, which is mobile, consists of a flexible rod made of buffalo horn. The left hand handles said rod, tensing and loosening the rope in each note. Although the instrument may seem limited, it actually enjoys the same possibilities as any other chordophone, and the ability of a good performer is implausible in the eyes of the viewer.
The Dan Bau has developed remarkably in recent years, since originally it was an instrument that emitted very little sound, and the appearance of the contact microphones has allowed it to become a concert instrument. The traditional Dan Bau resonance box was built on a thick bamboo segment, but today it is an elongated wooden box that incorporates a discrete volume button that handles the contact microphone, and a mechanical pin for the initial tuning of the microphone. rope. Like most Vietnamese instruments, Dan Bau has a rich decoration.
It is a monochord from which only natural harmonics are obtained. In its structure there is no diapason on which to press the string to vary its length with it, so the performer places the song of the right hand in those places where the natural harmonics reside, at the same time that with the same hand it holds a long plectrum with which you press the string. The ends of this one are subject to two bridges. One is fixed, but the other, which is mobile, consists of a flexible rod made of buffalo horn. The left hand handles said rod, tensing and loosening the rope in each note. Although the instrument may seem limited, it actually enjoys the same possibilities as any other chordophone, and the ability of a good performer is implausible in the eyes of the viewer.
The Dan Bau has developed remarkably in recent years, since originally it was an instrument that emitted very little sound, and the appearance of the contact microphones has allowed it to become a concert instrument. The traditional Dan Bau resonance box was built on a thick bamboo segment, but today it is an elongated wooden box that incorporates a discrete volume button that handles the contact microphone, and a mechanical pin for the initial tuning of the microphone. rope. Like most Vietnamese instruments, Dan Bau has a rich decoration.
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