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Musical saw

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen someone make music with a saw? Yes, just like the one your dad uses to cut wood! That's called a musical saw.

Now, you might be wondering how on earth a saw can make music, right? Let me explain. When you hit the saw with a mallet or a stick in a certain way, it vibrates and creates a beautiful sound.

But it's not just hitting the saw that creates music. The saw player needs to know where to hold it and how tightly to grip it to get different notes. It's kind of like playing a guitar or a piano.

Some people even put a bend in the saw to get a different sound. It takes a lot of practice to master the musical saw, but once you do, you can make all kinds of amazing sounds.

Musical saws have been used in all kinds of music, from classical to folk to rock. In fact, you might even hear a saw being played in a movie or a TV show without even realizing it because it can create such a unique and haunting sound.

So there you have it, kiddo! A musical saw is just a regular old saw that can be turned into an instrument with some practice and skill. Pretty cool, huh?
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