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

Author: Widess, Jim

Brand: STERLING

Number Of Pages: 144

Details: 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.

UPC: 884616479753

EAN: 9781402745034

Release Date: 01-03-2007

Languages: English

Item Note: Book is in very good condition! The cover has light wear. The pages look great and do not have tears, folds, or marks.

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood

Binding: Paperback