Musical Saws

For as long as lumberjacks have been cutting trees with commercially available steel saws, people have been using the saw to make music. Despite its humble origins and mundane appearance, the musical saw is capable of producing a haunting and...
For as long as lumberjacks have been cutting trees with commercially available steel saws, people have been using the saw to make music. Despite its humble origins and mundane appearance, the musical saw is capable of producing a haunting and ethereal resonance, resembling the voice of a soprano. The musical saw has been played in a variety of contexts, from church services to vaudeville performances.