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Manualism is the art of playing music by squeezing air through the hands. Because the sound produced has a distinctly flatulent tone, such music is usually presented as a form of musical comedy or parody. The musical performer is called a manualist, who may perform a cappella or with instrumental accompaniment.
Sep 20, 2023 · Below is a performance by Cecil Dill (1900-1989) a farmer who became a master of manualism, the art of making music together by squeezing the air from your hands. (Yes, like the way you make...
Nov 1, 2016 · Meet Cecil H. Dill (27 October 1900-3 November 1989), “The Farmer Who Makes Music with His Hands.” Dill was an aspiring radio performer, who had an interesting talent… the ability to squeeze his hands together and play melodies, mostly of popular tunes of the day.
Jan 28, 2009 · Cecil Dill and His Musical Hands (1935) - YouTube. clotho98. 9.5K subscribers. Subscribed. 62. 3.2K views 15 years ago. Thank goodness for forgotten mittens and hard work. Cecil kept 'em nice...
Apr 25, 2012 · Chicago: Exclusive sound pictures of Cecil H. Dill, of Traverse Coty, Michigan, an aspiring radio artist demonstrating his ability to render popular melodies...
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Sep 22, 2006 · This video is a tribute to the world's first known manualist, Cecil Dill. Cecil was famous for his rendition of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." See Cecil here...
Apr 17, 2012 · Universal Newsreel from 1933 showing Cecil H. Dill, a farmer from Traverse City, Michigan, demonstrating his ability to render popular melodies by pressing his hands together.
