Hornophone

The hornophone is a musical instrument composed of a number of reed bulb horns, typically used as vehicle horns, clamped into a metal frame. The arrangement of the horns is much like a xylophone or glockenspiel, tuned to a heptatonic scale. Ordinarily there is either a higher or lower rack or mounting of horns tuned to sharps and flats, like the black notes of a musical keyboard. The instrument is typically played standing, by squeezing the bulbs of the horns.

Known Performers

The following are known performers of the Hornophone:

Harry Hill.[1][2] Harry played the hornophone during his Harry Hill in Hooves Live tour.

Bill Bailey.[3]

Nutty Noah. Noah has also modified the hornophone with the addition of an equivalent rack of cowbells, played with a drum stick.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.comedylib.com/comedians/harry-hill-178/3392
  2. ↑ http://www.cossinsmusicschool.co.uk/28-famous-people-and-the-instruments-they-play/
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F4gDAP5JgI
  4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcBsEqJPYaY
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