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NewfoundlandUgly Stick (instrument)

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.