Folk & Acoustic Musical Instrument Specialists


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SHAWM

   
Definition: European double reed wind instrument dating from the 12th century or earlier. Probably imported from the middle east and is the predecessor of the oboe. Most European countries have a folk version of it. See Bombarde, Gralla etc.
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WALTONS

All the Irish Traditional instruments and books from Waltons of Dublin
Waltons whistles are made by the famous Waltons Music company of Dublin
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