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




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Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 13, 2014 at 8:10 AM
love this one.. very informtive .. i can only play lol some organ.. ;)
Fraser Avatar
October 13, 2014 at 2:21 PM
I can't play any, sob, sob! Such a joy learning about musical instruments, and I so love music, James :)
Dabomb™ Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 6:41 PM
A late congrats on this well deserved winner.;)
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February 4, 2010 at 12:01 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
Brown Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 6:10 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Deborah's contest James. Love,Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 3:33 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
Guzzi Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Hey! Who's the Headmistress of Soup??? Mr. Smart T Pants?
Dietrich Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 1:00 PM
wow, this was awesome, James. YOu had the same idea as me here, going thru things in a category. Godo job!! LUv, andrea
Bagnall Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 5:29 AM
That's fabulous, I'm glad I stumbled across it
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 3:42 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
Chircop Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 12:37 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
Amero Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 6:59 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
Sweetheart Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 6:46 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..
Owens Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 6:33 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
Spears Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Wonderful ABC rhyme about musical instruments. I was a music teacher, so this made my day. Happy Writing!
Chircop Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 10:36 AM
So interesting, fantastic entry, i smell a winner,,:)Mr Highlander..Charma
Pickett Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 4:43 AM
This was pretty good.. I would have to agree with the rest..... The Highlander strikes again......:JP]
Delacroix Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 3:35 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.
Bono Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 2:58 PM
I am going to learn how to do poems this way someday.Thought I would stop and say hello.Hope all is well.
Devonshire Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 2:48 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
Corcoran Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 2:19 PM
love the tubular bells line. very intelligent abc, much better than my mumbling entry.
Sweetheart Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 2:08 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..
Haick Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 1:44 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
Culverhouse Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 1:41 PM
good use of the abc poem
Kendrick Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 1:18 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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