Morchang
Morchang, the Rajasthani jaw harp, in wrought iron and brass. Made and tuned in our own workshop.
Choosing yours
A morchang is held against the teeth and struck with a finger, the mouth shaping the overtones. It is used in Rajasthani folk and increasingly in Carnatic percussion.
Wrought iron gives a harder, brighter attack. Brass is warmer. Neither is difficult to start, though real control takes practice.
Questions we get asked
How is a morchang played?
Held against the teeth and plucked with a finger. The note is fixed by the reed; the mouth shapes the overtones and the rhythm.
Iron or brass?
Iron is brighter and harder in attack, brass warmer. Both are played identically.
Is it hard to learn?
Easy to start and hard to master. Getting a sound takes minutes; getting rhythmic control takes practice.