22 Nov 22 - 07:35 AM (#4158348) Subject: NewfoundlandUgly Stick (instrument) From: GUEST,Joe MacGillivray (Nova Scotia). I’m surprised to search this and haven’t found a reference to it here yet. This is a percussion instrument used in Newfie folk music. It’s homemade and is very entertaining. I’ll post some samples soon. |
22 Nov 22 - 07:56 AM (#4158353) Subject: RE: NewfoundlandUgly Stick (instrument) From: Jack Campin It's the same as a lagerphone, isn't it? |
22 Nov 22 - 08:39 AM (#4158361) Subject: RE: NewfoundlandUgly Stick (instrument) From: GUEST,Joe MacGillivray (Nova Scotia) Yes. They’re pretty much the same thing. I always thought they were great insteuments. Entertaining. Would love to make one soon. |
22 Nov 22 - 11:19 AM (#4158382) Subject: RE: NewfoundlandUgly Stick (instrument) From: meself I would love to see a serious percussionist use it seriously. |
22 Nov 22 - 02:44 PM (#4158408) Subject: RE: NewfoundlandUgly Stick (instrument) From: leeneia Youtube has two videos. I've seen something similar used in South American music. Thanks, because I didn't know it is used in Newfoundland. I visited there in 2019 and have got fond of the place. |
22 Nov 22 - 07:28 PM (#4158447) Subject: RE: NewfoundlandUgly Stick (instrument) From: GUEST,Lighter I was there several years back and played one. |