{"product_id":"9781626546219","title":"Gourd Musical Instruments","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis slim book is an encyclopedia of gourd instruments from around the world. Compiled by artisans and gourd experts Jim Widess and Ginger Summit, \u003cem\u003eGourd Musical Instruments\u003c\/em\u003e is packed with information on remarkable gourd instruments of every variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGourd Musical Instruments\u003c\/em\u003e features 40 different instruments, illustrated with over 60 colorful photographs and brought to life with a downloadable audio companion that lets you hear them in action. Delving into the history, design, function, and playing methods of each instrument, the detailed explanations will fascinate and inspire you. Instruments featured range from simple flutes, kazoos, drums, and shakers, to gourd didgeridoos, banjos, lutes, horns and more. Among those included are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Afro-Brazilian Berimbau\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe rare Vietnamese Dan Bao\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Cambodian Kse Diev\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Kenyan Nyatiti lyre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd dozens of others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fantastic source of inspiration for aspiring instrument-makers, and a fun read for anyone interested in traditional world music, \u003cem\u003eGourd Musical Instruments\u003c\/em\u003e is not to be missed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048979218672,"sku":"9781626546219","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781626546219_p0.jpg?v=1763864243","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781626546219","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}