This simple, yet effective, whistle helps those with velo-pharyngeal insufficiency, voice disorders, and fluency disorders achieve their goals. The Kazoo is a fun tool that helps transition oral airflow into easy-onset vocalizations. For example, teaching a child to produce “s” versus “z”.
Do not blow or humm into the kazoo! It will make no sound because blowing and humming require you to close your lips around the mouthpiece. You'll want to sing into the kazoo using any vowel or consonant sound. It helps if you can sing because vibrating air from one’s lungs will produce sounds when singing into the instrument. Increase the amount of airflow and you’ll get a louder sound.
Use the wide side of the kazoo to play, not the small one!
Get creative – try different syllables like “doo”, “who”, “brrr” and “rrr” to make even more sounds. Plus, you’ll even get sensory input from the vibrations transferring to your lips. How cool is that?
The Kazoo can be easily cleaned with soapy water. Just be careful to remove the round top section and the cellophane disc underneath it before washing. Reattach after drying the instrument.
Colours and styles may vary slightly - colours selected randomly.
Recommended for ages 3 and up.