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 * Picture an instrument in your head. It is a folk instrument. The definition of folk instrument is probably even bigger than that because if it can make a noise it can be considered an instrument. Take for example the washboard, spoons, jug, buck dancing on a box, and clapping your hands. Your mother never knew you were a talented musician, did she? There are many instruments and if I list even half of them on this page I will be proud. I am going to show a few of them to you. ||
 * This is the largest list of folk music instruments I could find. Unfortunately, it doesn't have pictures for all of the instruments, however it does describe the instrument if there is no link for it. However, it does not include the electric instruments. || [] ||
 * This one scene in Deliverance did more to popularize the banjo and stereotype it in a matter of minutes on screen than anything before or since. || [] ||
 * Here is an example of a lady playing the dobro, also known as a resonator. She is playing Oswald's Dobro Chimes. || [] ||
 * Zydeco and it is played on an accordion, of course. Enjoy this lively tune and Mardi Gras video. || [] ||
 * The mandolin in this video was made by Peter White. It is played by Peter Ostrroushko. || [] ||
 * You can't go through folk instruments without the fiddle. I can think of no one better to show the fiddle than Tommy Jarrell. || [] ||

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