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Making Gourd Musical Instruments: Over 60 String, Wind & Percussion Instruments & How to Play Them Reprint Edition Contributor(s): Widess, James (Author), Summit, Ginger (Author) |
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ISBN: 1635617316 ISBN-13: 9781635617313 Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
Binding Type: Paperback Published: November 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Carving - Music | Musical Instruments - General |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.5" W x 11" L (1.04 lbs) 146 pages |
Features: Illustrated |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Naturally resonant and aesthetically appealing, gourds seem ripe for music making before they're even plucked from the vine. Once they're hollowed, dried, and cleaned, it's easy to see how gourds can be transformed into a drum, shaker, banjo, flute, and more. From water drums to guiros, rain sticks to lutes and pipes, gourds have been used to make joyous, vibrant music for centuries. And now you can make gourd instruments of your very own The authors also provide historical and cultural context for the designs, explaining where and when the instruments were first developed and how they have evolved over time. They also include clear and easy-to-understand explanations of the science behind the instruments. From cleaning, drying, scraping, and sealing gourds to decorating the final products, no step of the process is left uncovered. Making Gourd Musical Instruments is richly illustrated with photos and diagrams and will have you blowing, plucking, strumming, and striking with the best of them in no time. |
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