Musicians Play Magnetic Reel-to-Reel Tape With Bamboo Bows To Create a Disarmingly Danceable Beat

The talented musicians of Open Reel Ensemble used bamboo bows to stretch magnetic reel-to-reel tape at different lengths and speeds to create a truly disarmingly danceable beat. They call this instrument the “JIGAKKYU”.

This is a trio performance on the “JIGAKKYU,” a traditional folk instrument made by stretching magnetic tape across bamboo. ..Magnetic Tape x Bamboo x Effects = Magnetic Bowing Sound!!!

Previous Magnetic Tape Performances

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Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.



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