hi DDN community -
i recently came across a neat new musical instrument, the "strumstick,"
which is a simplified guitar with just 3 strings. this instrument, invented by a
very creative person in new jersey, sounds a bit like a banjo and a bit like a
hammered dulcimer.
it's very easy to play and will bring musical inclusion to many more
people.
i'm using youtube to help people learn about this instrument and i'm
sending fan email to the inventor today to let him know how much i appreciate
his invention.
the videos i've uploaded to youtube are at
Ode to Joy (Strumstick version)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=x2SxiORP0Ig
Joy to the World (Strumstick version)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uAPA1CxYlBg
both of these melodies are in the public domain. in the coming weeks
i'll be uploading more strumstick videos to youtube. you'll be able to find them
by searching youtube for the word strumstick.
- phil
btw, here in the washington dc-area i'm also going to be giving strumstick
lessons in people's homes. i paid $150 for my "Grand Strumstick" and i'll be
able to recoup the cost fairly quickly by teaching a few lessons.
i'm using craigslist and youtube to help me find strumstick (and guitar)
students.
i'll be volunteering in some DC-area shelters to help people learn the
strumstick, too. i've been teaching the strumstick to the kids of some friends
of mine and they loved playing it.
--
Phil Shapiro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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"Wisdom starts with wonder." - Socrates
"Learning happens through gentleness."
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