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Musical Abc

Accordion, keyboard for the Highland Fling Bell, an idiophone in percussion sing Clarinet, of woodwind joys Drums, so loud for the noisiest of boys Ektara, from India the one stringed piece Fiddle, of old in toe tapping increase Guitar, my favourite for Rock n Roll Harmonica, blues my soul Ipu, from Hawaii for Hula dancing beats Janggu, a drum used in Korean traditional treats Kettle Drum, in thunderous pound Launeddas, from Sardinia, used in ceremonial sound Maracas, rumba shakers as we cha cha along Nyckelharpa, from Sweden playing fiddle type songs Organs, of many in musical bloom Piano's, elegantly classical grace any room Quatro, so Latin, played in many a place Recorder, in schools where many a pupil embraced Saxophone, that solo in " Baker Street " Tubular Bells, made " Mike Oldfields " album complete Ukulele, from the guitar family Violins, assembled from species of tree Washtub Bass, graces American Folk Xylophone, musical wooden bars, the trees have spoke Yu, of ancient China now no longer used Zither, all the above in my orchestra, my music is fused My entry into Deborah's " Do You Know Your ABC's? " contest http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/poetry-soup-3.php

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Date: 10/13/2014 8:10:00 AM
love this one.. very informtive .. i can only play lol some organ.. ;)
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James Fraser
Date: 10/13/2014 2:21:00 PM
I can't play any, sob, sob! Such a joy learning about musical instruments, and I so love music, James :)
Date: 2/22/2010 6:41:00 PM
A late congrats on this well deserved winner.;)
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Date: 2/4/2010 12:01:00 PM
Wow! You really pulled this all together. I really like the music theme. What an enjoyable poem. Congratulations on your win in the ABC contest. Keep up the good writing. Karen
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Date: 2/4/2010 6:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Deborah's contest James. Love,Carol
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Date: 2/3/2010 3:33:00 PM
Thankxxx so very much for your rousing wonderful comments on alll my poetry reads tonight.. very appreciate ... and so very grateful for your excellent blog comment too.. am printing them all out for my son as he prepares to leave so he will have reminders of us all.. thankxxx for your friendship, luv, support, encouragement and loyalty.. luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 2/3/2010 1:08:00 PM
Hey! Who's the Headmistress of Soup??? Mr. Smart T Pants?
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Date: 2/3/2010 1:00:00 PM
wow, this was awesome, James. YOu had the same idea as me here, going thru things in a category. Godo job!! LUv, andrea
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Date: 2/3/2010 5:29:00 AM
That's fabulous, I'm glad I stumbled across it
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Date: 2/3/2010 3:42:00 AM
Congratulations James, on your success in Deborah Guzzi’s, “Do You Know Your ABC’s?” contest with this creative poem.... Lovin' the music! It's easy to see why you placed. Your poetic skills shine. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 2/2/2010 12:37:00 PM
I told you i had that feeling, dear friend, and my feeling never goes wrong,or nearly never,lol..so well deserved,talented,very talented,indeed..Charma
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Date: 2/1/2010 6:59:00 PM
That is fantastic. Good research, great write. And thank you for the feedback you've provided me. I very much appreciate it. Absolutely love how you crafted this work... Tony
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Date: 2/1/2010 6:46:00 PM
Congrats James on your winning poem in the ABC contest.. when I read it last night I knew it was a winner and sure enough .. a wonderful win for an amazing write... luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 2/1/2010 6:33:00 PM
Wow is all I can say...Many musical instruments..some research done here...and you rhymed it so wonderfully...Love it...Good luck in the contest...Marty
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Date: 2/1/2010 1:35:00 PM
Wonderful ABC rhyme about musical instruments. I was a music teacher, so this made my day. Happy Writing!
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Date: 2/1/2010 10:36:00 AM
So interesting, fantastic entry, i smell a winner,,:)Mr Highlander..Charma
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Date: 2/1/2010 4:43:00 AM
This was pretty good.. I would have to agree with the rest..... The Highlander strikes again......:JP]
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Date: 1/31/2010 3:35:00 PM
This is the best I have written in a long time, James. How awesome and creative piece this is. Goes to my fav. Should be a winner in the contest. Good luck and best wishes always, Caroline.
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Date: 1/31/2010 2:58:00 PM
I am going to learn how to do poems this way someday.Thought I would stop and say hello.Hope all is well.
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Date: 1/31/2010 2:48:00 PM
Definitely one of the best ABCs I have read, James! You mentioned several instruments I'd never heard of before. I give it five stars, a bullet, and two thumbs up! Hope your music climbs to the top of the billboard in Deborah's challenge. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/31/2010 2:19:00 PM
love the tubular bells line. very intelligent abc, much better than my mumbling entry.
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Date: 1/31/2010 2:08:00 PM
EXCELLENT!!! the wealth of knowledge u portray in your lines and all those wonderful instruments.. if this does not take first place I want to know why... good luck in the contest.. my entry is Caravan.. written some time ago but just posted again.. EXCELLENT!!! new blog of mine also.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 1/31/2010 1:44:00 PM
This is amazing, James! Perfect for the contest! And challenging too! I wish you good luck in the contest! Peace to you and yours this beautiful Sunday-well what's left of it! Audrey
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Date: 1/31/2010 1:41:00 PM
good use of the abc poem
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Date: 1/31/2010 1:18:00 PM
Great combination here in this one James, I could just hear the instruments playing the ABC song. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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