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
Fast and innovative than the typical musical keyboard, the jammer is characterized by an isomorphic keyboard layout and a motion-sensing or thumb-operated controls. With its easy to play and easy to learn design, it provides players with a different jamming experience, immense expressiveness, a dynamic musicality. History of the Jammer Keyboard The … Read more
The bandoneon, also known as bandonion, is a concertina instrument that originated in Germany. This instrument that was named by a German instrument dealer, Heinrich Band, was initially used in religious and pop music at that time. Although it started in Germany, the bandoneon had also found its way in different countries … Read more
After Theodore H. Maiman invented the laser in 1960, it has opened up a whole spectrum of varied applications in many industries, proving earlier people’s belief of light mystifying powers. Since then, it has brought amazing uses in science, medicine, electronics, information technology, entertainment, and music. In fact, the laser also powered … Read more
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
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
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
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