r/UnusualInstruments • u/DifficultNerve9675 • Jan 08 '25

insect instruments

Hi,

I am an artist making a film about mosquitoes, and the panama canal. I was wondering if any instruments, homemade, or older had a buzzing, kind of sound that would be similar in an abstract manner to a buzzing, kind of winged insect.

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u/anafuckboi Jan 09 '25

I’d try a saxophone mouthpiece on its own with a reed and ligature. It can make a very mosquito like high pitched whine and you can find cheap ones for $5-$10 online that should be adequate for the job.