Playing the Instrument

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Hold the Jew's Harp to your mouth as shown in this illustration.

playing the instrument

There should still be enough space between theteeth (about 5 - 6mm) so that the spring tonguecan swing freely between them into the oral cavity.

It is also important that you do not touch/block the spring with the hand that holds the Jew's harp.

Now using your other hand's index finger you can carefully pluck the spring.

The best way to do this is to slowly press the spring into your mouth with your finger and then let go.

This should already create the first sound! If it does not, it may be due to the following reasons:

 

 

 

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CARE OF THE JEWS-HARP

 


The temple is made of stainless nickel silver and requires no further care.

The spring, on the other hand, is made of highquality spring steel and should be lightly greased with petroleum jelly after playing to prevent rusting.

If the Jew's Harp loses its shine, you can clean it with toothpaste, then dry thoroughly.

 

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