Some instruments are show pieces that their appeal goes beyond , just being heard. They have to be seen. The bombarde is no exception. It’s a musical instrument associated with Breton music. It is often used with the Breton bagpipe(biniou). Don’t let its small size fool you. It produces a powerful strident sound. It also required powerful breath to play.This is what I am talking about 🙂 And here’s with the biniou .