You decide whether this Vietnamese instrument can stand up to a cow bell! Watch the video below to hear the instrument and watch how you can use it to interact with nature. Ok, maybe I was exaggerating about the squirrels… See for yourself.
Click play!
By the way, my friend and inventor of the Boomwhackers® Craig Ramsell is running this really cool campaign to get some new music education software up and going. If you’re feeling generous, then make sure to give a little to his awesome project and watch it bloom!
Now for some real chun mo jamming:
The question still stands: Is the chun mo a good substitute for the cow bell?
Here’s my vote: nahhhhhhhh. Second place though!
What do YOU think?
Hi Kat,
I’ve had one of those chun mos for about 20 years. One of the families I work with gave it to me as a gift and we use it all the time in my classes. It is definitely more popular than the cowbell in my studio! Love it and thanks for digging up the name!
This instrument sounds even *better* when it’s given as a gift! =) Soooo great that you’ve had one for so long! Thanks for sharing Susan.
How cool. I wasn’t able to find them at shakerman.com (though he has great stuff at great prices), but I found two sizes at themusicstand.com . Have it on my wish list!
Thanks for supplying us with a good site, JoAnn! Yes – Shakerman said he ran out… But I hope he brings them back. I love the chun mos!
AHHH SO COOL! I’m going to go get one now.
That’s right mama! Get it! =)
Hey Kat, that is a cool instrument, and now I want on too! I have worked with lots of young kids, many of whom are rhythmically challenged, despite my best efforts at entrainment, I can just hear the cacophony! So no cowbell for this MT. Metal sounds can really upset kids on the Autism spectrum too, so I stick with wood instruments. But I still love SNL cowbell skit…
BTW your awesome plant is a member of the century plant family and after it blooms completely it will die…but EVERY one of those flowers has the potential to create a new plant so when the one dies, many more will take it’s place. Pretty awesome, Huh?!
Ah HA! Thanks for the plant tip, Debi. Now I know…..
We just purchased one of those for my 5-year-old last week. He loves it! Now I know what to call it
Didn’t leave my 3-year-old out…we got her a mini rainstick 
~Kimberly
Wow – So cool to hear about you sharing the chun mo with your little guy, Kim! I’m glad you didn’t leave your littler one out, too =)
Hi Kat, I had one of those some time ago, but i don´t have it any more!!! It´s great instrument and never knew how it was called or where it came from. It was a gift from someone who travelled to the US.
Thanks for all that you do and the good vibes!! I been so bussy but hope i will be able to stay more tuned with your psotings!!
un abrazo from the southest part of the planet!!
Hi Marcos! Ah – don’t you just love instrument gifts? Thanks for stopping by my little web space on your travels! Great to hear from you and the southeastern part of the planet! =)
yay! This looks awesome! Jealous of you getting to play music outdoors in February!
Hee hee =) It’s the benefit of living in Southern California!
♥ U. What a great video. I want to share with E & W.
Aw! Thanks mama! <3 you too!