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Spoons

I mean, how hard is this to play, really? Two spoons, hit them against your body. Not to be hatin', but how far is that from drumming on the car dashboard when a cool song comes on?

Funny Instruments | August 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

 
 
 
 
2.
 

Jew Harp

It only sounds racist...

Funny Instruments | May 31, 2008 | Post a Comment

 
 
 
 
3.
 

Sackbutt

The Renaissance/Baroque predecessor of the trombone.

Funny Instruments | April 16, 2008 | 2 Comments | Tagged Music

 
 
 
 
4.
 

Glockenspiel

More fun to say than to play.

Funny Instruments | March 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

 
 
 
 
5.
 

Pan Flute

Instrument of choice for sprites, satyrs, and kids in college who wear shorts throughout the winter.

Funny Instruments | March 2, 2008 | Post a Comment | Tagged Ancient

 
 
 

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6.
 

Shakuhachi

A small Japanese flute with a nickname meaning penis... I could go on, but I won't.

Funny Instruments | February 28, 2008 | 1 Comment | Tagged Asian

 
 
 
 
7.
 

The Ass-Trumpet

Holding a megaphone up to a fart. It's a real head-turner.

Funny Instruments | September 4, 2007 | 2 Comments | Tagged Flatulence

 
 
 
 
8.
 

Hurdy Gurdy

Immortalized by Donovan in 1967. Most Russian hurdy gurdy performers were purged by Stalin in the 1930's.

Funny Instruments | June 14, 2007 | 1 Comment | Tagged 60's, Music

 
 
 
 
9.
 

Accordion

Played by pirates worldwide.

Funny Instruments | June 11, 2007 | Post a Comment

 
 
 
 
10.
 

Kazoo

The kazoo is played professionally in jug bands and comedy music, and by amateurs everywhere.

Funny Instruments | January 7, 2007 | Post a Comment | Tagged Nerds