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Bosstones Ukelin C. 1920s

“The ukelin is a type of bowed zither that aimed to combine the violin with the ukulele. Instruments of this type were first made in the 1920s and the first patent for one was awarded on this day in 1926. Ukelins were often sold by door-to-door salesmen offering costumers payment plans to purchase the instruments. Waning popularity attributed to the difficulty of playing the instruments (compared its advertised ease) made production cease in the 1972.” (Smithsonian Music)

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Belton, MO

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A bowed psaltery with zither strings made popular in the 1920s — the ukelin!

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Spent the last few days creating some custom sample libraries for an upcoming project. This video focuses on an interesting instrument - the #ukelin . I’ve recorded and featured this in the past but never sampled it. I plucked, bowed, hit and slapped it and came up with some cool sounds. Also recorded and sampled #bamboo sticks I found at the beach this weekend. Entire demo was done with these two. Take a listen!! #sampling #dyi #composerlife #composer #scoringstage #studio https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv2JgVPhLlT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15vm0wv6j5g0y

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tiny musical doodle using a horribly out of tune vintage ukelin, rusty bowed saw, and electric contrabass + wind blowing through leaves

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The Ukelin is a bowed stringed instrument which one seems to find in either antique shops or occasionally as a decorative item on the walls of rural American homes. I’ve always thought it was a more interesting instrument to see than to hear. Never tried to play one, but I’ve seen three or four folk musicians make the attempt. It has always seemed to be rather awkward to negotiate, no matter whose hands it was in.

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If like me, you love a bit of history, the ukelin is worth finding out more about. This ukulele-violin hybrid means that in theory, you can play ukulele and violin at the same time!

Ever fancied playing ukulele and the violin at the same time?! Find out more about this fascinating instrument at  https://www.ukulelesunanimous.com/blog/all-about-the-ukelin

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Que som é esse? É o som de um ukelin! Por @joshuacaleb777 #compondoseusom #ukelin

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Que som é esse? É o som do ukelin! Por @joshuacaleb777 Rainy day off boredom #ukelin