One-man band

The one-man orchestra is an orchestra -like compilation of several instruments that are played by a single musician at the same time.

The musician takes on different functions, melody and rhythm player encoder at the same time. This requires all physical effort; Hands, arms, feet, legs, head and mouth are also in action. Often the instruments of special constructions are connected so that several instruments can be played with one move.

Very often the term is used a one-man band here. These are mostly musicians who wear a bass drum on his back, and at the same time play a stringed instrument, harmonica and other instruments. This requires a high level of focus and muscle power.

The one-man - band is attributed to the popular music. It is found occasionally in street musicians, but also as a stage attraction.

A further development of the " one-man orchestra " has in modern musical theater ( musical) of the 21st century arrived. The development of digital technology, sampled natural instruments can be played with a keyboard, so an orchestra sound is simulated. Drums, string instruments, woodwind and brass instruments can be operated by one person at the keyboard. Most votes will be divided between two or three keyboards to achieve a full orchestral sound. The resolution or drastic reduction of orchestras are the result of the use of modern one-man orchestra.

Popular with one-man orchestras include the following instruments

• Guitar
• Accordion
• Harmonica
• Big drum
• Small drum
• Ring
• Kazoo
• Pool
• Rattles
• Blowouts

• Orchestra type
• Multi -instrumentalist