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SHAWM

   
Definition: European double reed wind instrument dating from the 12th century or earlier. Probably imported from the middle east and is the predecessor of the oboe. Most European countries have a folk version of it. See Bombarde, Gralla etc.
Read the full Other Folk Woodwind FAQ Page.

HOBGOBLIN MUSIC 40 Years 1976-2016

Our 40th Anniversary full colour printed Catalogue is now available! We offer you a unique range of unusual and exciting acoustic and folk instruments from all over the world at great prices. Every item has been chosen to give the best quality at each price level. So give us a call, buy here online, or visit one of our music shops, our staff are friendly and well informed. You pay the same price whether you buy online or in our shops. We do trade-ins, part exchange, appraisals and buy instruments for cash.

We specialise in


Accordions, Amps, Autoharps, Bagpipes, Banjos, Basses, Bodhrans, Bongos, Bouzoukis, Cajons, Citterns, Clarinets, Concertinas, Darabukas, Dulcimers, Drum Kits, Erhus, Flutes, Fiddles, Glockenspiels, Guitars, Harmonicas, Harps, Harmoniums, Indian Drums, Jaws Harps, Keyboards, Kalimbas, Lutes, Mandolins, Melodeons, Northumbrian Pipes, Ocarinas, Piccolos, Psalteries, Quenas, Recorders, Saxophones, Shawms, Strumsticks, Sitars, Tambourines, Thumb Pianos, Ukuleles, Udus, Uds, Violas, Vihuelas, Whistles, Xylophones, Xaphoons, Yang Qins, Zithers

.. and many more instruments, accessories and books for them, lessons, repairs and more.

OUR AIMS

  • To give beginners a chance to take up a folk instrument, as well as to provide the best for those who already play.
  • To encourage people to discover and enjoy their own musical heritage & all types of folk music now played in these islands.
  • To help keep music live, by making real acoustic instruments widely available at affordable prices, and sponsoring live events.
  • To encourage people to make music themselves, by taking up a musical instrument. You are never too young or too old to start!
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OUR HISTORY

Hobgoblin Music was founded in 1976 by Mannie and Pete McClelland while searching for a concertina for her to play. Many other interesting instruments came to light and the search grew into a business as they discovered they were not the only ones who wanted to buy folk instruments, but couldn’t find any. read more...

HOBGOBLIN'S FOLK MAGAZINE


At the end of November we were happy to sponsor a workshop on Appalachian Flatfoot dancing with Sarah Cade, one of the UK's best exponents of the style. The day was organised by The Ninetree ...read the full story

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FEATURED INSTRUMENT INFO

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UILLEANN PIPES

   
Definition: type of bellows-blown bagpipe known in Scotland, Ireland and Northern England from 18th century when it was known as Union Pipes. Has a conical chanter which has a two octave range, 3 drones, and 3 keyed chanters known as regulators.
Introduction: The Irish or Uilleann pipes have reached quite an advanced state of development. Unlike most other pipes, the reed will overblow, giving them a range of two octaves, and the addition of regulators gives them an extra dimension. The regulators are closed ended chanters each of a different pitch, and speak when a key is pressed, the keys are arranged side by side so chords can be played (this requir...
Read our Bagpipes FAQ Page or go to the Hobgoblin Instrument Info and FAQ Menu.