Jug (instrument) Jug (instrument) The jug used as a musical instrument is an empty jug (usually made of glass or stoneware) played with buzzed lips to produce a trombone-like tone. The characteristic sound of the jug is low and hoarse, below the higher pitch of the fiddle, harmonica, and the other instruments in the band. With an embouchure like that used for a brass instrument, the musician holds the mouth of the jug about an inch from their mouth and emits a blast of sound, made by a buzzing of the lips, directly into it. The jug does not touch the musician's
Bit mouthpiece in other nations. Seen in many jumping disciplines. Types of Bits: snaffle What it is: Similar to the French-link, except there is a round "ball" on the middle link. Action: double joint reduces the nutcracker effect. The ball tends to concentrate pressure on the tongue. More severe than the French link, less than the Dr. Bristol. Also applies pressure to the lips and bars of the mouth. Materials: Usually stainless steel Use: Rather rare type of mouthpiece, seen in the English disciplines. Permitted in dressage. Types of bits: snaffles What it is: Double jointed bit similar to a French link,