Contestant Plays Bones on Amateur Hour

From 1953, Akron, Ohio resident George Gilmore plays the bones on the weekly TV show Amateur Hour. For those who don t know what s meant by bones, the word is used to describe the pieces of wood or, yes, sometimes actual bones which are played in a manner that makes them sound somewhat reminiscent of castanets. When played during live performances it s surprising how loud the bones can be; their distinct sound is very much present even when played alongside amplified instruments. For those who d like to learn more about rhythmic bones, this Wikipedia page is a good place to start: Wanna learn how to play the bones Dom Flemons gives a quick tutorial at If you want to take your bones lessons further, folboteur has posted a number of YouTube tutorials on the topic. You can find the first of the tutorials at Just want to watch some