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The jaw harp is a small musical instrument found all over the world, used in the folk music of a wide variety of countries and cultures, as well as in classical and modern music. Its characteristic sound is likely familiar to everyone, not least through its use to create the ‘boing’ sound in animated films.

Anyone wishing to explore this small but fascinating instrument in more detail would be well advised to try playing the jaw harp. As this book covers everything from the very basics of playing the jaw harp right through to simple melodies, it is ideally suited as an introductory guide for any beginner.

Illustrative audio samples can be downloaded using the download code.