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How to Play the Flexatone (Tutorial)
Perfect for percussionists, the pitch of the sound of a Flexatone Rattle is constantly altered by the tension of the sheet metal. The sound is prod...
Where to buy a Kazoo (Buying Guide)
The kazoo is a small, simple, amusing musical instrument that produces a buzzing sound. It consists of a hollow chamber with a membrane at one end ...
How to Play the Kazoo (Easy Tutorial for Beginners)
Kazoos are an amusing, yet underrated, musical instrument. With the help of a kazoo, you can easily produce a buzzing or humming sound. The kazoo i...
How to Play the Pocket Kalimba (Tutorial)
The pocket kalimba is made from solid wood and has a clear finish, this 8 note mini kalimba is as portable as it gets! Small as it may seem, this ...
How to Play the Vibraslap (Tutorial)
Also known as the jawbone or the chatterbox, the percussion instrument Guan Vibraslap creates its chattering sound effect by holding the metal fra...
How to Play the Katapot Shaker (Tutorial)
The Katapot Shaker, a unique percussion instrument from Ghana, creates a lively rhythm with its construction of flattened bottle caps threaded ont...
How to Play the Madal Drum (Tutorial)
The Small Madal Drum is a traditional Nepalese instrument that has two-sides that can be played. The percussion instrument is perfect for festival...
How to Play the Gamelan (Tutorial)
The Tenang Gamelan is a charming and unique instrument, resonating with a clear and melodious tone in Western C major tuning. Originating from Indo...
How to Play the Begijen Guitar (Tutorial)
The stunning Begijen guitar was hand crafted in Indonesia from solid bamboo, half a coconut shell and a single guitar E-string. The dot painted ins...
How to Play the Tongue Drum (Tutorial)
The Tongue Drum is a percussion instrument, also referred to as a Slit Drum or a Log Drum. This instrument made from solid pine wood has vast cult...