Guide to Eigenharp

Eegenqaap

As a keytar, the Eigenharp gave freedom to the musicians as they are no longer deterred by being immobilized by an instrument. With that, they were able to jive and pour their hearts out even feistier on the stage. Often regarded as the science fiction’s bassoon, it resembles a wind instrument as … Read more

Guide to EWI

Electronic_Wind_Instrument

Often regarded as the robo-oboe and fondly pronounced Ee-wee, EWI is the electronic counterpart of the acoustic wind instruments, such as the clarinet, horn, trumpet, and saxophone. While there aren’t many choices of EWIs out there as not all are enticed with their musical idiosyncrasy, these electronic wind instruments promise the same … Read more

Guide to Cabasa

A photo of the Cabasa

Cabasa is a percussion instrument similar to the shekere, a western African instrument. It is a popular hand percussion classified as an idiophone, a sub-family of percussions. The cabasa is constructed with a steel ball chain that is wrapped around its wide cylindrical head.Its head is attached to a long narrow stick … Read more

Guide to Bagpipe

A photo of a man playing the bagpipe

The bagpipe is a woodwind instrument whose origin can be traced back to ancient times. The name bagpipe has been synonymous with the Great Highland Bagpipe, overshadowing the variety of traditional forms of bagpipes. Bagpipes or bagpipe are terms that are considered correct, although pipers usually call the instrument ‘the pipes, or … Read more

Guide to Theremin

A photo of the theremin

The theremin is the first electronic music instrument invented by a Russian cellist and physicist, Lev Termin or mostly known as Leon Theremin, in 1920. It could be played without the need to touch nor press any buttons to produce a sound. This musical instrument is frequently used in sci-fi and other … Read more

Guide to Cymbals

A photo of a cymbal

Cymbals are disc-shaped instruments that are usually made out of copper-based metals. It has a diameter size of about thirteen to eighteen inches.It also has a hole drilled at its center, which is used to mount it to the stand or for tying a strap for hand playing. Around the hole at … Read more

Guide to Electric Guitar

a man playing guitar

An electric guitar is basically a guitar that requires external amplification. Without the amplification, this instrument is not able to produce a sound. Unlike the traditional look of a guitar, electric guitars are treated to look like metal or sometimes plastic and are quite colorful. However, just like any other guitar, some … Read more

Guide to Continuum Fingerboard

A photo of Continuum Keyboard

The Continuum Keyboard, also known as Haken Continuum, is a synthesizer and MIDI controller initially developed by a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dr. Lippold Haken. From 1983 to 1998, the Continuum Fingerboard was developed at the University of Illinois at CERL Sound Group. This instrument is initially used to control … Read more