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Making Gourd Musical Instruments: Over 60 String, Wind & Percussion Instruments & How to Play Them

Pluck them, bang them, shake them, and blow into them! These instruments—from wood temple gongs to water drums and stamping tubes—produce every type of joyful noise. Make a fun “gourd orchestra” of rattles, like a Mesoamerican Indian rain stick and African shekere; a Caribbean guiro; a gorgeous mbira or thumb piano; and friction drums that wail or roar. There are instruments from near and far, from the unusual to the familiar banjo and guitar. Tips on choosing, cleaning, and sealing a gourd, and decorating and playing the finished instrument, help to create beautiful music.Author:  Ginger Summit & Jim WidessISBN:  1402745036Pages   144Product From: PaperbackBook in Photo is the book you will receive - it is in like new condition - See Photos If only books in your cart I can change shipping to media rate! and adjust shipping cost prior to final capture of funds - please leave note in the comments if you want it to ship priority or ground vs media