SEA and Oceania
Bullroarer
A family unto itself! The Bullroarer has been used by many civilizations since the paleolithic era, however its most prominent use is among the aboriginal people of Australia. Made of two pieces of wood tied together with string and swung over the head, the Bullroarer is an example of the doppler effect (to a third party the sound grows louder or quieter depending on how far away it is).
Chake
A member of the strings family. Made with two strings suspended over frets and one bass string on a flat metal bridge, the Chake produces a unique buzzing sound similar to the Sitar (an instrument popular in India).
Changgo
A member of the percussion family. A two sided drum with heads that extend beyond the frame (producing a higher pitch), this drum is used in many forms of Korean music.
Didgeridoo
A member of the winds family. Made from the naturally hollowed out eucalyptus branch, the Digeridoo is native to Australia. Sound is produced by buzzing the lips against the mouthpiece creating a drone which can be altered by manipulating the lips, or producing other sounds with the mouth.
Ding tac ta
A member of the winds family. Considered a "free reed" instrument, the Ding tac ta can be played through inhalation or exhalation (traditionally, wind instruments are only played by exhalation). The Ding tac ta has two or three holes which can be used to manipulate the pitch.
Koni
A member of the strings family. Originally built with only one string but modern versions contain two, the Koni does not contain a "sound box" (the hollow portion of all string instruments that produces the tone). Instead the Koni is connected by a silk string to a small bamboo disc that is held in the musicians mouth. This causes the player's mouth to become the "sound box" and allows for tonal variances by the manipulation of the mouth.
Piri
A member of the winds family. A double reed (similar to the Oboe) made of bamboo, its cylindrical shape produces a mellower tone than many other double reeds.
