Hey everyone!

I’m looking to get my first kazoo and could use some advice.

For context:

I play violin and lyre, so I’m comfortable with pitch, breath control, etc.

I don’t mind starting with a slightly “tougher” kazoo if it means better tone or more nuance. I’m not looking for a joke toy, more something musical and fun to actually play.


I’ve attached some pictures of the kazoos available in my area. Unfortunately my options are limited to what local shops have, so I’d love help choosing from these rather than super fancy models I can’t easily get.

What I’m wondering:

Based on the pics, which one would you pick and why?

Do you notice anything about build quality, membrane placement, mouthpiece shape, or material that would make one clearly better (or worse)?

For someone coming from violin/lyre, would you recommend:

a simple, easy plastic kazoo, or

a metal/wood (or just “higher effort”) kazoo that might be a bit harder at first but more rewarding?



Any thoughts, recommendations, or “avoid that one at all costs” warnings are super welcome.

Thanks in advance, and if close-ups or extra angles of any of them would help, I can add more photos in the comments!

Help picking my first kazoo? (Violin & lyre player, don’t mind a “tougher” one)