What Is A Crumhorn?

The Crumhorn is a woodwind instrument that peaked in popularity during the Renaissance and was revised in modern times. It is a double reed instrument that is J shaped with a cylinder bore.

The origin of the Crumhorn dates back to the 1300's to the 1600's in Europe. This said to originate from the bladder pipe and the chanter from bagpipes. King Henry the VIII of England had 25 pieces of the instrument and it could be assumed that they were played in his court.

It is also noted that the Crumhorn in modern times was used by Richard Harvey and Brian Gulland from the rock group named Gryphon.