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Sheng – The Harmonious Chinese Mouth Organ
The sheng (笙) dates back to at least the 12th century BCE, and is one of the first instruments to make use of a free reed. Because the sheng is...
Sheng – The Harmonious Chinese Mouth Organ
The sheng (笙) dates back to at least the 12th century BCE, and is one of the first instruments to make use of a free reed. Because the sheng is...
Stroh Horn Violins at the Cusp of Industrializa...
At first glance, the Stroh horn violin most closely resembles a brass instrument, rather than the family of violins from which it is descended. In fact, the Strohviol was considered...
Stroh Horn Violins at the Cusp of Industrializa...
At first glance, the Stroh horn violin most closely resembles a brass instrument, rather than the family of violins from which it is descended. In fact, the Strohviol was considered...
Koncovka and Fujara Overtone Flutes – Playing i...
Overtone flutes are quite simple in appearance, mostly resembling the tree branch they were sourced from. With a hole at the top and bottom, and one other windway opening, they...
Koncovka and Fujara Overtone Flutes – Playing i...
Overtone flutes are quite simple in appearance, mostly resembling the tree branch they were sourced from. With a hole at the top and bottom, and one other windway opening, they...
The Musical Saw, a Logging Instrument that Sings
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, a Logging Instrument that Sings
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,...
Banjo: American Instrument with African Roots
When you hear the familiar twang of a banjo, you may think that there couldn't be a more distinctly American sound. Early design of the banjo blended West African and...
Banjo: American Instrument with African Roots
When you hear the familiar twang of a banjo, you may think that there couldn't be a more distinctly American sound. Early design of the banjo blended West African and...
If Drums Could Talk
Talking Drums are a fascinating and versatile family of percussive instruments with a long history as both a rhythmic and communicative device. While they may take their name mainly for...
If Drums Could Talk
Talking Drums are a fascinating and versatile family of percussive instruments with a long history as both a rhythmic and communicative device. While they may take their name mainly for...