One of our sea music bandmembers plays a washtub base. We're always amused as Norris describes the process of washtub selection, walking into the hardware store, selecting a washtub, placing it over his head, and singing a few verses of "Blood-Red Roses" to access its tonal quality. You can imagine the excitment generated in the store! Apparently, not all washtubs sound alike and you may need to test 5 or 6 of them. Note, it is not necessary nor especially desirable to first fill the wahtub with water.

Norris generally places an inch thick book under one corner of the washtub when he is performing, and he can run a full scale of notes.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble
Roll & Go