Metal Kazoo

The kazoo is one of the simplest and most democratic of instruments — if you can hum, you can play — and the metal body of this version gives it a warm, slightly brassy resonance that plastic cannot match. Its buzzing membrane modulates the voice in a way that is both amusing and genuinely musical, and it has served as a legitimate voice in jazz, blues, and folk ensembles. Pocket-sized and indestructible, it makes a fine introductory instrument or an irreverent addition to any collection.