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Summary: You can play any pliable carpenter's handsaw. Learn about which types of saws are best for playing in this free online music lesson video. on playing the musical saw.
Natalia Paruz ("The Saw Lady") has been delighting audiences the world over with her unique performances on TV and radio, and live concerts. She performed with the Israel Philharmonic...read more
"On behalf of Expert Village, my name is Natalia Paruz, also known as "the saw lady." You can find me in New York City, and today I'm going to teach you how to play a saw. You can play a regular carpenter's handsaw, the type that you can buy at Home Depot or whatever hardware store. For example, the Stanley Handy Man is a very good saw for playing music on. It does have sharp teeth, so you have to be careful about that. Also, the Great Neck company has great saws for making music. Those are pliable saws and they make a great sound. You can buy really cheap saws like this one made in China. Usually the cheaper the saw, the worse it would have. It is actually worth to invest in a more expensive handsaw."
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