The Complete How To Kazoo
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (901 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0761142215 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Irreverent, but practical too, here is everything (and we mean everything) there is to know about the art of the kazoo.Learn about the kazoo’s American origins and its sacred prehistory: Did you know its African forerunner was used to communicate messages from the spirit world? How to play—beginning with the all-important "Hum, don’t blow.” Plus forming a kazoo band, sound effects, office tricks, home and garden projects, and X-treme kazoo.
Just remember: Hum. From the Back CoverKEEP AMERICA HUMMING The users guide and practitioners manual that contains more helpful information on the kazoo than you may have thought possible. . If you can hum, sing, or talk, you can successfully kazoo. The instrument itself has no musical capabilities, so everything depends on the kazooist. Don't blow. Including: Practice exercises for dynamics & breath control Several methods of achieving fry tones & vibratoA whole panopoly of noises, tunes, calls & snortsThe techniques for Jazz, Country & Western, 50s Rock & Symphonic kazooing
"A Must-Have!" according to Robert Spoor. What a genius behind this book! Sometimes, I laughed so hard I nearly swallowed my kazoo! Yes, I've actually been following along and developing my kazoo skills.This book is amazing - knowledgeable and humorous, honest and tongue-in-cheek - it's wonderful.It's ideal for adults and children, friends and family, trained musicians and rank amateurs, serious and not-so-serious music makers. The timing is perfect, too - you could develop a Halloween theme around kazoos, and there's plenty of time to stock up for holiday gifts. It's a perfect stocking-stuffer! You ju. A Must-have book for ALL! An incredibly witty, humorous, well-written book, all on the history and how-to of kazoo playing. Barbara Stewart is a very talented, highly sophisticated author, who brings forth a delightful respite in our hectic society through the kazoo pure genius. As well, to recently see her on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, both she and Mr. O'Brien were simply brilliant. Brava Ms. Stewart, and thank you for all your efforts.. "A Weapon of Mass Instruction" according to C. Davis Fogg. Book is funny, off-the-wall, entertaining and, best of all, can teach anyone to be a musician, or at least make palatible or obnoxious noise in a few minutes. Blow, or at least hum away the classically trained musical blowhards who have scorned us plebians for centuies. This is a weapon of mass instruction. Give it to everyone on your Xmas list and get your shopping done with one pit stop. It really beats ties, socks and perfume and shopping.