World Music | Week 10 | The Morin Khuur
Summary
TLDRThe script explores the Mongolian horsehead fiddle, 'Morin Khuur,' a two-stringed, fretless instrument with a horse-head carved top, symbolizing the deep bond between Mongolians and horses. Played with a bow and open-tuned to A and B, it imitates natural and animal sounds, reflecting Mongolia's nomadic culture and spiritual connection to nature. The Morin Khuur is integral to throat singing and storytelling, showcasing unique playing techniques and the balance of life it represents.
Takeaways
- 🎻 The Morin Khuur, also known as the Mongolian horsehead fiddle, is a two-stringed fiddle used in Mongolian music and is considered a trademark of the region's music.
- 🐎 The name 'Morin Khuur' translates to 'horse head fiddle', reflecting the horse head design at the top of the instrument, symbolizing the bond between Mongolian culture and the horse.
- 🎵 The Morin Khuur is played with a bow and is fretless, requiring the player to have excellent hearing to achieve the correct pitch.
- 🎶 The instrument has open tuning with the highest string tuned to A and the lower string to F, creating a fourth interval between the strings.
- 🌿 The sound production of the Morin Khuur is closely related to nature and the spiritual world, often imitating the sounds of the Mongolian steppes and grasslands, as well as animal sounds like horses and camels.
- 👂 The instrument's sound is intended to imitate nature, which is significant given that a large portion of the Mongolian population is nomadic and lives among these landscapes.
- 🎼 The Morin Khuur is not only used for entertainment but also accompanies throat singing and storytelling, serving as a melodic instrument in various musical contexts.
- 🎵 The instrument can be played solo but also complements other forms of music, showcasing its versatility in Mongolian music.
- 👤 The video features a performer who is well-versed in both contemporary and traditional Mongolian music, providing insights into the Morin Khuur's construction and playing techniques.
- 👂🎻 The performer highlights the unique ways of playing the Morin Khuur and its construction that relates to animal sounds and nature.
- 🌐 The history of the Morin Khuur is tied to the nomadic lifestyle and the desire to connect with nature, as well as the cultural importance of the horse in Mongolia.
Q & A
What is the Mongolian horsehead fiddle called in English?
-The Mongolian horsehead fiddle is called 'Maureen Core' in English, which translates to 'horse head fiddle' in Mongolian.
What is unique about the construction of the Maureen Core?
-The Maureen Core is unique because it has a horse head at the top of the instrument, and it is a two-string fiddle played with a bow and without frets.
How does the Maureen Core produce sound?
-The Maureen Core produces sound by imitating nature and animal sounds, particularly those of horses and camels, which are closely related to the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle.
What is the tuning of the two strings on the Maureen Core?
-The two strings of the Maureen Core are tuned to A (the highest string) and F (the lower string), creating an open tuning with a fourth interval.
Why is the Maureen Core considered a trademark of Mongolian music?
-The Maureen Core is considered a trademark of Mongolian music because of its unique sound, its historical significance, and its close connection to the spiritual and natural world of Mongolia.
How is the Maureen Core used in traditional Mongolian performances?
-The Maureen Core is used not only as a solo instrument but also to accompany throat singing and storytelling, serving as a melodic instrument in traditional performances.
What is the significance of the horse in Mongolian culture, as reflected by the Maureen Core?
-The horse is a symbol of the Mongolian army and the country, representing the bond between Mongolians and their horses, which is why the Maureen Core, with its horsehead design, cherishes this relationship.
Why are there only two strings on the Maureen Core?
-The two strings on the Maureen Core represent a balance of life, which is an important concept in Mongolian culture and is expressed through the instrument's sound.
How does the Maureen Core connect to the natural world?
-The Maureen Core connects to the natural world by imitating the sounds of the steplands and grasslands of Mongolia, as well as the sounds of animals that are part of the nomadic lifestyle.
What are some of the playing techniques demonstrated by the performer in the video?
-The performer in the video demonstrates unique playing techniques that involve creating different sounds to imitate nature and animals, showcasing the versatility of the Maureen Core.
How does the Maureen Core reflect the nomadic lifestyle of Mongolians?
-The Maureen Core reflects the nomadic lifestyle by connecting the players with nature through its sound, and by being an instrument that can be played during long journeys, mirroring the long songs and stories of the nomads.
Outlines
🎻 The Mongolian Morin Khuur: Symbol of Nomadic Culture
The first instrument explored in the script is the Morin Khuur, a two-stringed fiddle used in Mongolian music. This fretless instrument is played with a bow and is known for its horse head decoration, hence its name 'Morin Khuur' or 'Horse Head Fiddle.' The strings are tuned to A and B, with A being the highest. The sound production of the Morin Khuur is deeply connected to nature and is used to imitate the sounds of the Mongolian steppes and animals, particularly horses and camels. This connection to nature and the spiritual world is integral to Mongolian music, which is not just entertainment but also a form of storytelling and throat singing accompaniment. The script introduces a performer who plays the Morin Khuur in both contemporary and traditional Mongolian music, highlighting the unique playing techniques and the instrument's significance in Mongolian culture.
🎼 The Significance of the Two Strings: Balance of Life
The second paragraph delves into the symbolism and history of the Morin Khuur. The instrument's two strings represent a balance of life, a concept deeply rooted in Mongolian philosophy. The Morin Khuur is capable of producing a variety of sounds, including imitations of horse and camel noises, which are central to the nomadic lifestyle and the connection with nature. The performer explains that the instrument was created to express this balance and to connect the Mongolian people with their natural and spiritual surroundings. The script also mentions the importance of the horse in Mongolian culture, as it is a symbol of the country and its military, and the Morin Khuur was invented to cherish this bond. The unique sound of the instrument is demonstrated through musical examples, showcasing its ability to mimic the sounds of the Mongolian environment.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Maureen Core
💡Fiddle
💡Bow
💡Fretless
💡Horse Head
💡Open Tuning
💡Nature
💡Imitation of Animal Sounds
💡Throat Singing
💡Long Songs
💡Nomadic Lifestyle
Highlights
The Morin Khuur, or horse head fiddle, is a two-stringed fiddle used in Mongolian music and is considered a trademark of Mongolian culture.
The Morin Khuur is played with a bow and is fretless, requiring the player to have excellent hearing to achieve the desired pitch.
The instrument's top features a horse head, hence the name Morin Khuur, which translates to 'horse head fiddle'.
The two strings of the Morin Khuur are tuned to A (highest) and F (lower), creating a fourth interval.
The sound production of the Morin Khuur is closely related to nature and is used to imitate the sounds of the Mongolian steppes and grasslands, as well as animal sounds.
Mongolian music has a spiritual and religious connection, which is reflected in the sound and use of the Morin Khuur.
The Morin Khuur is not only used for entertainment but also for accompanying throat singing and storytelling.
The instrument's sound is meant to imitate nature, including the landscapes and animals of Mongolia, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle.
The Morin Khuur is played in unique ways, with techniques that are demonstrated by the performer in the video.
The Morin Khuur is one of the earliest instruments invented by the nomadic people of Mongolia.
The bond between Mongolians and horses is deeply significant, with the horse being a symbol of the Mongolian army and country.
The two strings of the Morin Khuur represent a balance of life, a concept important in Mongolian culture.
The Morin Khuur can create a variety of sounds, including imitating the sounds of horses and camels.
The instrument is used to connect Mongolians with nature, reflecting their nomadic lifestyle and surroundings.
The performer in the video is a contemporary and traditional Mongolian musician, providing insight into the Morin Khuur's use in both contexts.
The video demonstrates the unique playing techniques of the Morin Khuur, showcasing its versatility and cultural significance.
Transcripts
so the very first instrument that we are
going to be exploring is called maureen
core so this refers to a fiddle that is
used in mongolia and this is one of the
instruments i would say that is kind of
trademark
of the music of mongolia this refers to
a two-string fiddle so this right here
is a fiddle it's played with a bow and
it's fretless there so there are no
frets for you to see where the notes are
so whoever plays the mooring chord needs
to have very very good hearing to be
able to get the right pitch that the
player wants here at the very top of
this fiddle is a horse head hence the
name maureen core which means horse head
fiddle yeah so the two strings for those
of you who are curious the two strings
are open tuning tuned to a b which is
the highest string as well as an f the
lower string so there is a fourth part
there here
the production of sound is very very
interesting okay it is used to it's very
very closely related to nature because
as i mentioned earlier that the music of
mongolia has a spiritual and religious
connection so this is where it happens
here the mooring called the production
of the sound so how it sounds like to
our ears is actually very closely
related to nature as well as the
imitation of animal sounds yeah so
you'll start to see that music
instruments and music in mongolia
doesn't just refer to music as we know
it as an entertainment form yeah but
music is much much closely linked to the
natural world and to the natural world
as well you have that connection to the
spiritual world okay so the sound of the
marine corps
is meant to imitate nature and nature
being the steplands and the grasslands
of mongolia and the imitation of animal
sounds which includes horses and camels
things like that you know why why is
this the case because 13 remember of the
population are nomadic so they live
among these steplands and grassland
areas of mongolia and they are
surrounded constantly by their animals
as well which include horses you could
have camels things like that here so the
production of the marine corps the more
coral sound is said to imitate the sound
of the instruments and the nature and
the animals around
them yeah so
this particular instrument is very very
important it's used to not just not just
for entertainment but used for
accompanying throat singing so it's a
melodic instrument that is accompanying
throat singing long songs which we'll be
learning about as well as storytelling
so while it can be played as a solo
instrument it also accompanies other
types of music making so we're now going
to be watching a video of a marine corps
performer talk about this instrument
here so he's not only a performer but
he's also a performer that doubles both
in contemporary as well as traditional
mongolian music here so he he i would
say he's the perfect person to talk
about the instrument and what i want you
to observe is how he talks about the
production of this sound of this
instrument as well as how it's played
some of you may start to see that
they're very very unique ways of playing
uh this particular instrument so do take
note of two things one the construction
of the instrument and how it's related
to certain animal sounds and nature
which i have pointed out as well as the
playing techniques that he demonstrates
instruments called mongolian horsehead
fiddle if you translate it to mongolia
it's modern core
so this instrument is actually one of
the earliest instruments that nomad
people came up with why they invented
this instrument was they cause
mongolian horses
one of our
image of our culture image of our
gnomets
the bond between mongolian and horse
is like no other
this is one of the oldest instrument
when kuns when they first created this
they wanted to cherish
their horse
because without horse numbers wouldn't
go anywhere at that time it was there
was no machine there was no
it was especially mongolian weather
the way we leave is really harsh and
cold and when when all the soldiers when
they travel to a different country for
for their battle it's
for them it's um so hard without using a
horse so horse become a symbol of our
army and our our country
it's
there's not many instruments that are
only two-stringed
and the history of it it would say we
have a b on our lightest
lightest string and f on our
the lowest string it's called we we say
it is it's
it's a balance of life that's why we
have two strings
so the whole history of mongolians when
they created this instrument they wanted
to express a balance of life through
this instrument
and creating different sound different
types of sound of we with this
instrument we can create horse sound
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we can create camel sound
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and we
play a long
long song
which is
a really
really like nomadic lifestyle of they
wanted to connect their
connect themselves with
with nature with this instrument
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