What is a Canjo?
Want to know what a Canjo is? Come by 4833 and check out a few of these fascinating and melodic instruments, created by students at Bowen High School under the tutelage of Art Teacher Bert Stabler. Here’s a taste:
There was also a performance by Eric Leonardson. Here are a couple of shots of the set-up he had in our Muller Meeting Room. All photos courtesy of Eric.
Comments [4]
Jun.19.2006
By Nick
How do you play these instruments? The last photo reminds me a bit of a thumbbox instrument of some kind, where the length of the tine creates different tones.
Jun.20.2006
By Ray
Canjos can be played similar to a banjo or guitar (canjo=can+banjo). The instruments in the last couple of pictures belonged to Eric Leonardson, a homemade instrument musician who performed at our opening.
Jun.27.2008
By Adima and Eli Au
Hi,
My 6 y.o. son and I would like to know how to make a canjo. Can you direct us to a website or send us directions for how to make one?
Many thanks,
Adina and Eli
Aug.31.2008
By steve nichols
the canjo is cool!!!