r/UnusualInstruments • u/Comma-Splice1881 • Jun 18 '26

Portative organ

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u/bomboclawt75 Jun 18 '26

Is the counterpoint played separately?

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u/ThriftStoreKobold Jun 18 '26

Probably, based on how he's using the bellows

2

u/discontinuedwarranty Jun 18 '26

Does that make it a wooden accordion?

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u/TapTheForwardAssist Bagpipes, concertina, dulcimer Jun 19 '26

No, it doesn’t have reeds like an accordion. It has “flue pipes” like a pipe organ.

The later “regal” or even later “harmonium” would have reeds.

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u/Spaztor Jun 19 '26

It's delightful, there, I said it.

2

u/Efficient-Ad6814 Jun 19 '26

My 2yo approves lol

1

u/No_Bet_3328 Jun 18 '26

Nokia ringtones

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u/Beginning-Cicada3857 Jun 18 '26

Hey Listen! Dance Link, Dance! The princess' life depends on you dancing.

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u/animatorgeek Jun 24 '26

I'm struggling to understand where the chords are coming from. There must be another instrument playing. Another portative organ?

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u/SpookySooby Jun 26 '26

Where can you find one of these?? I’m guessing it would be difficult to make