If you deem that something is familiar with a newly-released song lying from the beats or the piano riff, the thing you might probably be hearing is the sampler. What used to be a tape recorder, in simplistic terms, has evolved through the years as a musical instrument and changed the music … Read more
People’s creativity in terms of music is limitless. That goes the same way the invention musical instruments as new, quirky and unusual ones were produced in recent history, deviating from the traditional and acoustic kinds. One of which is the Omnichord, the brainchild of witty inventors from Suzuki, the company that brought … Read more
The clavichord is a rectangular keyboard instrument that was invented in the 14th century. Back then, in the year 1502, the earliest reference of the clavichord occurs in the purse expenses of Elizabeth of York, the first queen consort of England of the Tudor dynasty. According to the researcher, a stranger delivered … Read more
Nose Flute is an instrument that is mostly played in the Pacific Rim and Polynesian countries. This flute has played an essential part in the history of several Austronesian people as well as to their tribes. In fact, the nose flute is considered something special by the indigenous people of Taiwan. In … Read more
The Tabor is a musical instrument with a long, rich history, with its roots tracing back to the earliest centuries. Also called the tabret or tambour in other languages, it is typically a small portable drum that is struck with a single stick. It is often used along with the pipe and … Read more
The Maraca is a percussion instrument that was made out of tree fruit. This rattle instrument is classified on the idiophone group that consists of instruments that produce sound through vibration without using membranes, strings, nor air. Unlike the cymbals and castanets,which produce sounds when struck, the maracas belong to the shaken … Read more
Among the instruments used in Russian folk music, the balalaika stands out as not just the most recognized but as well as the symbol of Russian culture. Although it is a real surprise that we know little about this instrument, much is done for its development. In fact, the balalaika continues to … Read more
Bajo sexto, also known as ‘sixth bass,’ is a stringed instrument that originated from Mexico. It is a part of the guitar family with twelve strings in six double courses. Bajo sexto is closely related to the instrument called bajo quinto, or the ‘fifth bass,’ with ten strings in five double courses. … Read more
