
Making gourd musical instruments
Over 60 string, wind & percussion instruments & how to play them
Sterling (Publisher)
Published on 1. March 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-4027-4503-4 (ISBN)
Description
In this title, readers will enjoy learning how to make instruments from every corner of the planet, including an African shekere or a Caribbean guiro. 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. You can 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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Union Square & Co.
Illustrations
full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4027-4503-4 (9781402745034)
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Persons
Ginger Summit and Jim Widess have written several gourd craft books, including the bestseller, The Complete Book of Gourd Craft (Lark Books, 1996). Ginger and Jim both live in California, USA.