How to play beautiful music on the kazoo?
1. Hum, Don't Blow: Unlike most wind instruments, the kazoo is not played. Instead, you hum into it. Place the humming end against your lips to create a seal. Then, hum or vocalise with the kazoo in your mouth. Beginners can vocalise with just the notes "di" and "da". Once proficient, they can sound any tune.
2. Awakening the flute membrane: Block the exhalation end of kazoo with the palm of your hand, quickly and repeatedly inhale and exhale a few times from the tip of the flute (you can hear the vibration of the flute film), and the kazoo sound will be loud.
3. Advanced Tips & Tricks
Humming Techniques:
1>Varying Pitch: Experiment with different pitches by changing the pitch of your humming.
2>Vary the intensity: Adjust the intensity of your humming. Lighter humming produces a softer sound, while stronger humming produces a louder, more booming tone.
Modifying Mouth and Tongue Position:
1>Mouth Shape: Alter the shape of your mouth to modify the sound. Try opening or closing your mouth more to see how it affects the tone.
2>Tongue Position: Experiment with the position of your tongue within your mouth while humming. Moving your tongue can change the resonance and quality of the sound.
Using Vibrato: Add vibrato to your humming by quickly and subtly fluctuating the pitch of your hum. add a dynamic element to your kazoo playing.
Play with other instruments: When playing with other instruments, listen carefully to the melody or rhythm and try to complement it with your kazoo. Adjust your playing style, harmonise the music or add playful accents.