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Catalog Number |
1995.02.46 |
Object Type |
Instrument, Percussion |
Title |
Lujon |
Description |
Rectangular metal log drum with decal on front and flat metal bars attached to top. Rubber-head mallets made with knitting needles included. |
Dimensions |
H-29 W-9 L-29 inches |
People |
Manne, Shelly |
Additional Research |
The lujon, or loo-jon, is a pitched, bass metallophone of American design. When played with timpani or yarn mallets, the instrument sounds like a metal log drum. Having little acoustical carrying power, the lujon is most effectively used with some type of sound enhancement or for studio recording. When used for recording the instrument may be played with mallets made from rubber balls and kntting needles. In addition to its use in television and movie scores, the insturment appears in "Circles" by Lucano Berio.-Rhythm! Scene, April 2014. |
Credit line |
Gift of Flip Manne (Mrs. Shelly Manne) |