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- Every January 28
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National Kazoo Day arrives every January 28, inviting everyone to embrace the simple, joyful sound of this unique instrument. Founded in 1983 by Chaplin Willard Rahn, the day celebrates the happiness kazoos bring to people of all ages. Pick up a kazoo, learn a new tune, or find a local kazoo band to join the festivities!
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Expected National Kazoo Day Deals
While we wait for official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that music stores and novelty shops often feature discounts on kazoos and other small instruments. Look for deals from retailers like Sweetwater, Musician’s Friend, and Amazon on individual kazoos or multi-packs. Brands like Hohner, a prominent harmonica and kazoo manufacturer, may also highlight their products. Online craft stores like Etsy might see a surge in custom or handmade kazoo accessories. Keep an eye out for local music schools offering introductory workshops. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as January 28 approaches.
Platform Guide for National Kazoo Day
TikTok
Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NationalKazooDay. Film yourself playing a favorite song on the kazoo, or create a funny duet.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NationalKazooDay. Share creative photos or short videos of your kazoo collection or a kazoo performance.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalKazooDay. Organize a virtual kazoo concert with friends or share interesting kazoo facts.
National Kazoo Day Hero
Chaplin Willard Rahn
National Kazoo Day timeline
Alabama Vest, a man from Macon, Georgia, invents the fun musical instrument that everyone still loves today.
Audiences get their first glimpse of a kazoo at the Georgia State Fair.
Emil Sorg, a traveling salesman, teams up with toolmaker Michael McIntyre to manufacture the kazoo in New York.
McIntyre receives a patent for the kazoo production process and product.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Kazoo Day
Local music shops can host ‘kazoo jam’ sessions or offer discounts on kazoos and beginner music lessons. Restaurants and bars might feature a ‘kazoo karaoke’ night, encouraging patrons to perform with the instrument for a fun, lighthearted atmosphere. Toy stores can create interactive displays showcasing different types of kazoos and their history, engaging children and adults alike. Even non-music-related businesses can play kazoo music in their establishments to create a festive and quirky ambiance.
National Kazoo Day FAQs
When is National Kazoo Day?
In 2027, National Kazoo Day will be celebrated on Friday, January 28. This end-of-week timing provides an excellent chance to kick off the weekend with some kazoo-infused fun.
Who invented the kazoo?
The earliest ancestors of the kazoo, known as mirlitons, have existed for centuries in Africa, used to alter vocal sounds. The instrument was refined in the U.S. in the mid-19th century, with significant contributions from Alabama Vest and Thaddeus von Clegg.
How popular are kazoos?
Despite their humble appearance, kazoos are sold globally, with manufacturers producing millions annually. Their enduring appeal lies in their ease of use, allowing anyone to participate in music without formal training.
How does a kazoo work?
Unlike flutes or trumpets, a kazoo doesn’t require blowing. Instead, the player’s vocalizations cause the membrane to vibrate sympathetically, producing the characteristic sound. The instrument essentially modifies the human voice.
National Kazoo Day Activities
Do a DIY Kazoo
If you have kids, they’re sure to love this. Plus, it’s easy and affordable. All you need is a cardboard tube, wax paper, rubber bands, and scissors.
Play your favorite songs
On National Kazoo Day make it a priority to get your mouth on a kazoo and hum your favorite songs. Want to get others involved? Bring kazoos to work and let coworkers experience the joy of playing.
Do kazoo karaoke
Supply your friends with kazoos, a microphone, and a stage (plus a glass of wine, preferably), and have a fun, memorable night.
3 Reasons To Go Kazoo Crazy
Kazoo Museum
This Beaufort, South Carolina, attraction has one of the largest collection of kazoos available to the public.
Kazoos have been used in music recordings
The members of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band used kazoos in their song “Crazy Blues."
This entertainer loves using kazoos
Family entertainer/kazoo whiz Rick Hubbard once turned an audience of 30,000 into a giant kazoo band!
Why We Love National Kazoo Day
It makes us nostalgic
Kazoos bring back memories of learning to play our first musical instrument. National Kazoo Day helps us remember when something this simple brought us a lot of joy.
It celebrates a fun musical instrument
Kazoos are fun; they’re small, simple, and easy to play. Still, you most likely haven’t tried one since you were a kid.
It helps us feel like a talented musician
All you need to do is hum a tune and let the kazoo do the rest.
National Kazoo Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | January 28 | Thursday |
| 2028 | January 28 | Friday |
| 2029 | January 28 | Sunday |
| 2030 | January 28 | Monday |
| 2031 | January 28 | Tuesday |
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