Nothing to do with English, but I love it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUTQ6d7fL2U

Interesting. I have never really understood yodeling.

I have never really understood yodeling.

I have never really understood a lot of human behavior. I had always assumed that yodeling was simply another kind of (folk) singing.

The combination of two greatly disparate vocalizations is what struck me. I wonder if the same parts of the brain are engaged in either of them as is language?

I must admit that I like both yodeling and throat singing, and was fascinated by the combination!
Also I'm amazed that good throat singers can maintain two harmonics simultaneously. How do they do it!!!??? I can do one(poorly) but TWO??? OY!

I don't know if this is the same singer from Geoff's but it's amazing what he can do. Bela Fleck is great, too. Did you ever hear classical music played on the banjo?

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Originally posted by Proofreader:
Did you ever hear classical music played on the banjo?

Not in Japan - "banjo" means "toilet."

I've heard some profound notes sounded while there.

I always think the yodeler sounds like an auctioneer calling for bids, and expect him to end every song with SOLD!

WM

I have had occasion to yodel for tp while on the banjo

WM, I was just thinking the same thing about auctioneers and yodelers. I suppose z is right that yodeling is just another kind of folk singing, but it sure doesn't sound like singing to me. But then neither does rapping.

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Originally posted by Geoff:
Not in Japan - "banjo" means "toilet."

Well, 便所 ben jo - from the kanji meaning "convenience" and "room". Although a lot of the signs say お手洗い o te arai "hand washing".

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