[pianotech] It's NOT a kazoo!

[Duaine Hechler]

Well - eexxccuussee mmee !!

I don't care what you cal it - It is STILL a dumb ass idea !

And, at least - I - did not help and paying for this DA idea ..............

On 03/16/2012 01:48 PM, Mark Purney wrote:
> A kazoo is something you hum into, which anyone can do. This is not a kazoo, but a Tongue Depressor Harmonica (TDH). 
> It's a reed-like instrument that vibrates when air passes through it. The only way to alter the pitch while playing is 
> to bite down with varying pressure. It's a bit of a challenge to make music with.
>
> You know how annoyed we get when people refer to 7-foot pianos as "baby grands," or use the term "spinet" to refer to 
> a 52" upright? It's the same thing in the world of serious TDH players, they are equally annoyed when someone calls it 
> a "kazoo."
>
> Maybe you naysayers should get your penny's worth (the cost of two tongue depressors) and give it a try.  My cat loves 
> it - he sings along when I play it. Although he may really be asking me to stop, I'm not 100% certain which it is.
>
> Are we so high and mighty as piano technicians that we have to mock other forms of making music? Some people make 
> music using wood saws or wine glasses, or by hitting trash cans with a stick. Some interesting music can be made using 
> household objects. Maybe we should embrace these things instead of ridiculing them.
>
> Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go practice playing my TDH.
>
>
>
> On 3/16/2012 3:26 AM, Gary wrote:
>> On 3/14/2012 10:13 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:
>>> I suppose all of you have recieved the totally juvenile Kazoo Kit with your
>>> Journal. I'm wondering where that came from? Sheesh!
>>> Joe
>>>
>>>
>>> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
>>> Captain of the Tool Police
>>> Squares R I
>>>
>> I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking the same thing.
>> Gary
>>
>>
>
>


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