Traditional music in Brittany (6)

Bombardes are hand made, and most often taylor made. The reed of the instrument is still made with a true reed, not with plastic. The sound produced by a bombarde depends on the degree of humidity of the reed. Therefore, between performances, the reed is preserved in a small pocket box, and before playing the instrument, the musician has to tune the humidity of the reed by dipping it into his mouth.

[Shutterbug]

Very nice shot of this traditional player. Thanks for the info. It is interesting to learn these things.

[Louise]

All these instruments are very interesting. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[Lesley]

I’d really like to hear this. Nice, candid photo.

[Rob Z]

Your information on these instruments is so interesting - and to just see what they look like in action is terrific. :)

[Monique]

I got curious and googled it ; it’s the kind of sound you would expect accompanying mediëval plays / movies 😉👍

[Marnie]

Great photo of this musician, thanks for the information re the instrument, very interesting.