Medium Drymba

The average version of the Belarusian drymba B. Pyatochenko sounds in medium tonality with a slight shift towards low sound, or creating such an impression due to large gaps, cutting the upper frequencies and the release of the respiratory component. Large gaps make it easier for beginners to take the first steps and give smoothness to the sound, on the other hand, reduce the responsiveness of the instrument, forcing them to put more effort both for clear control and when striking. The combination of mechanical parameters of the reed, geometry and timbre of the main sound create especially favorable conditions for the use of rhythmic breathing - the sound obtained when pushing air is very well audible and palpable. This is also emphasized by a reed bent from the plane of the frame, which allows you to extract sound without stroke, but pollutes the timbre and reduces clarity. This is easily corrected by bending the reed into place. alternating strokes is given to medium drymba easily without causing any side effects; in both directions the sound is the same. Good, for its cost, jaw harp for beginners - with great possibilities, but muted sound and not the highest sensitivity and volume.