Thank-you for not being boring while being easy to follow (a rare thing on KZfaq). I really need to learn how to play this as I’m performing at a festival in 3 months 😅

As an old folk guitar player, I have an appreciation for percussion. There isn't much percussion in a lot of folk music and when there is, it's way over the top. Too many washboard or rhythm bones players play like they are 1970's rock drummers. When what's really needed is someone to keep simple time, stay in the pocket and keep everyone together. I've got a brass washboard that says "Cutler Hardware Waterloo, Iowa" which went out of business in 1922. Tricked it out with a tuna can (sounds like a snare) and a peach can (sounds like a tom tom). Lookin' forward to learning some new tricks, 'cause the last thing our jam needs is another guitar player! LOL

This is the best intro video I’ve seen so far. I’m starting to learn right now and I hope you put out a lot more videos!

Thanks for your insight and tuition buddy. I used to love hearing my Uncle Pip play his old washboard here in the UK in the '60s and his harmonica too when I was a kid. Cheers, Clive - Spyda Music Productions.

The Cardenas Market Mexican grocery store chain has washboards for $13. I recently picked one up and added strap pegs to it so I can use a guitar strap.

This is a fun video! I am a Washtub Bass player, own a few washboards, my favorite is a small handled one that I am able to wear at my side when playing the tub. Your advice to relax is the best!

Thank you. This helps me understand the possibilities for an arrangement I am doing for children's choir. God Bless.

Dude this is awesome. I’ve played in folk punk bands for a couples years a few years back. My son is 6 and just picking it up and he was more than stoked on your video. Thanks and I learned some stuff too. I had no idea variations on the same instrument existed globally. Sick vid man.

So glad I found this 😊

Excellent introduction to getting to know this magical instrument!

Hallelujah Brother!!! Thank you so much! I am having a skiffle epiphany and hungry to learn more about the entire vortex! I'm thinking of taking up the washboard and fascinated especially to find out about its use on plantations and in the Caribbean especially. You sound like the fellow for the job! Count me in!

Just got mine! Very excited to begin my journey with you as the teacher! Such professional content!! Thank you!!

I taught myself some things, and started making videos where I’m playing my washboard, but I still feel like I don’t really know wrought grooves or control. These videos are awesome! Thanks so much.

I picked up washboard earlier this year and have been learning on my own but this will still be nice to have

So Excited! I'm a drag queen who plays ukulele and I just got my washboard in the mail! I started playing spoons at home during covid and came across your video. Thanks for your videos--can't wait to dive in.

dude! really good job. well done and explained video "10!" keep at it for sure. and THANKS!

Always wanted to learn this ! Just subscribed, thanks 👍🏆.

This is amazing! Thank you! I've had a washboard hanging on my wall with the intention of someday learning and I think I'm gunna finally give it a go. Looking forward to your videos!

Mad respect

You can just tell this guy is cool. Thanks for the recommendation on the zinc king 701.

Nice intro video. I've got a vintage (mid-1940s) washboard on the way and a package of thimbles just arrived. Look forward to learning!

Gracias maestro

I'm getting one to share with kids... and making a washboard bass. and buying spoons lol! Thanks for the intro! Definitely be checking out the rest of your lessons :)

Maestro si pone tradición a sus lindos videos muchos mas en todo el mundo los escuchariamosmas gracias

Muito bacana seu trabalho!!!! Good work!!

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I'm your biggest fan

I particularly like your thing in the bottom panel that looks like the bottom of a sauce pan. What is it, and how did you attach it?

Such great videos! Thank you! I noticed the strap. Do you have it connected with guitar buttons and guitar strap on the right side, then under left arm and attached behind the washboard? Thank you.

I love your series. Am up to session 7. Ordered a washboard. What do you use for thimbles? Maker? Sizes? materials?

This is the best and most comprehensive Online Course on Washboardplaying. It doesn't get better than this. You got any Social Media? Do you play in some Bands I can check out?

just got taught wash board by Paul Reeves, or is it Keanu Rudd, either way i love it

I found a washboard in my parents laundry room thats been hanging there for years, Its mine now! Lol

I love this instrument. I have an authentic washboard with a glass surface. Is this type suitable?

Do you know of a site where I can buy one that ships outside of US?

do you have any reccomendations for a good washboard for a begginner? i see a lot of dubli handi boards and wonder if they are any good

I want to learn to play

I lived in Berlin too and the washboard seems the perfect instrument for that town: cheap, proletarian, retro chic and cool. but dont play it with a bottle opener - bottle openers are deeply uncool in Berlin - no berliner ever opens a beer bottle with a bottle opener - use a lighter or a spoon etc or any other thing but not a bottle opener!

I’ve got washboard and I watched us to learn how to play

I live in Quebec, Canada. Where can I get one???? I came across a bunch but they're all glass. I used to play when I was in highschool and I miss it dearly.

Hi could you give the spelling on the ukranian and polish instruments? I haven't been able to find them. Thanks!

What brand washboard is this? I want to buy one but I don't know what brand to buy

Hey man where can I score some thimbles that will fit a man's fingers

Hello,. I was wondering is there a special washboard instrument or can you use a lingerie washboard

Omg I didn't know there was an entire washboard community out there no longer must I suffer in silence.

No Cowbell?

I feel like I'm not in on the joke.

This is the most ghetto instrument