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ANYONE Can Play The Washtub Bass

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It's True! ANYONE Can Play The Wash Tub Bass.

There is an unwritten rule in American folk music that says that everyone needs to participate.

Singing,
clapping,
tapping your toe,
even playing a simple instrument like the Washtub Bass is encouraged.

This lens helps to overcome the fear of participating in music, by presenting one of the staple instruments of the front porch sing-along, the Wash Tub Bass.

Wash Tub Bass Lens Table of Contents

Wash Tub Bass

  1. Poll: Is the Wash Tub Bass A REAL Instrument?
  2. YOUR TURN on the Washtub Bass
  3. Flickr Photo of the Wash Tub Bass
  4. Hillbilly Stuff on eBay
  5. The Wash Tub Bass on YouTube
  6. The Best Washtub Bass Links
  7. Wash Tub Bass Lens Feedback

Poll: Is the Wash Tub Bass A REAL Instrument?

Does the Wash Tub Bass Make Music?

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YOUR TURN on the Washtub Bass

Washtub Bass: What do you think?

If given a chance would you like to play a Washtub Bass?

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I'd jump at the chance!

Jesús Adler says:

Hecka yeah

callerguy says:

I've been playing the washtub bass for over 30 years at contra and square dances. It IS a "real" musical instrument.

Me says:

I love to jam.

ohcaroline says:

Absolutely! Let me at it. But my rhythm isn't so good.

Tommy says:

yes

oc says:

I'd jump at the chance!

Cyrano_Smith says:

I find the washtub bass primitive, but interesting. I'm about to make my own.

Wouldn't be caught dead!

Evets says:

No, but I'd love to play with a washtub bass player!

CCGAL says:

Only because I already play too many instruments - guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, piano ... I love to jam with a washtub bass, though.

 

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Flickr Photo of the Wash Tub Bass

Wash Tub Bass

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Hillbilly Stuff on eBay

Wash Tub Bass & Stuff

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Amazon

Wash Tub Bass

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The Wash Tub Bass on YouTube

Wash Tub Bass

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The Best Washtub Bass Links

Washtub bass Construction and Playing Links

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The Washtub Bass

Makes for a fun and curious instrument to make, pl more...2 points

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Make a Washtub Bass of Your Own

Complete instructions on how to make a washtub bas more...1 point

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Fritz Richmond

Fritz Richmond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, more...1 point

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Miniature Washtub Bass Made From Office Supplies! - Instructables - DIY, How To, craft

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Every Band...

...needs a 'Gutbucket' player!

Wash Tub Bass Lens Feedback

Wash Tub Bass

  • CCGAL Jan 18, 2011 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    This is a great topic - I hope you will continue to update it and add more info. Leaving you a bit of angel dust today. ***BLESSED***
  • ohcaroline Sep 21, 2010 @ 11:53 am | delete
    Sounds like a lot of fun to me.
  • Quoter Jan 5, 2009 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    Hee Haw!?! Great Lens 5 Stars.

    Hey, Grandpa, what's fer Supper? (sorry, just some TV show Hee Haw flashbacks)
  • Cyrano_Smith Apr 27, 2008 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    The washtub bass provides all the fun, all the bounce, and all the bass, without all the trouble of a big bass fiddle. I love to play my dobro to the sound of the washtub bass.
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