The handpan is a percussion instrument that is played with the hands. The name handpan is debated by other musicians since they thought that the term hang is much appropriated to call this instrument. But, the original makers argue that the name of this instrument should be Hang, for their brand of … Read more
The Cuatro is a Latin American stringed instrument that has its origin in Europe. However, it is usually played in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and other Latin American countries. The history of the Cuatro starts many centuries ago with the expansion of the popularity of the Spanish Guitar. The latter instrument is a … Read more
During the late 14th to 15th century, a new type of double-reed instrument was invented. This new instrument does not need to touch the player’s lips since the reed is enclosed in a protective cap with a slot at one end. This instrument was known as the Crumhorn. In the 14th to … Read more
The Cwrth (pronounced as crooth) is an ancient stringed instrument that is usually associated with Welsh music and medieval folk music of England. This instrument is also called crowd or rote and is widely played in Europe. The name crwth was derived from a Proto-Celtic language word ‘krutto,’ which means a round … Read more
There are various musical instruments that were popular in China back then. Some of these instruments were the Pipa, luiqin, and guzheng. These stringed instruments originated in different regions of China, and throughout the years, these instruments were modified. Below is the list of Chinese stringed instruments that produce poignant yet beautiful … Read more
A xylophone is a percussion instrument that is able to play melodies. Unlike the glockenspiel, whose bars are made out of metal, the xylophone has wooden bars that are struck by mallets. Its keys are also tuned and arranged like the piano keys. Each of its bars is tuned to a pitch … Read more
A triangle is a percussion instrument that is made out of a steel rod bent into the shape of a triangle. Sometimes, other types of metal are used, such as copper. As a percussion instrument, it is struck by a metal beater to produce the triangle’s bright sound. Much like the xylophone … Read more
A didgeridoo is a wind instrument that is used by the Aboriginal people of northern Australia. This instrument that is usually made out of wood is also considered as one of the notable Aboriginal instruments. Its shape and size are generally conical or cylindrical with about three to ten feet long, but … Read more