The bombard chanter, also known as bombarde or biniou kozh, is a musical instrument that belongs to the family of double-reed woodwind instruments. It is commonly associated with traditional Breton music, particularly in Brittany, France. The bombard itself is a double-reed instrument with a distinctive conical bore.
Tuning:
- The bombard chanter is often tuned in the key of B♭. It has a range of about one and a half octaves.
- Finger Holes:
- The chanter typically has six finger holes on the front, which players use to produce different pitches. The fingerings can vary, and the player uses cross-fingerings to achieve certain notes.
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Bombard Chanter Brown Wood 1 Key with reed
- A bombard chanter is a key part of the bombard, which is a traditional double-reed instrument similar to a shawm. The bombard is commonly used in Breton and Celtic music and has a distinctively loud and piercing sound.
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Bombard Chanter Cocus Wood Ivory plastic Fitting 1 key
- Bombard Chanter Cocus Wood with Ivory plastic Fitting 1 Bright Silver Chrome Plated Key
