At the heart of many of the world’s musical instruments is the same, simple component—a string stretched tight between two points. Plucked, bowed, or struck, each of an instrument’s strings creates ...

Jamaica has reggae and Hawaii has its distinct, Polynesian-influenced melodies. But far more obscure — because it's not sung in the English language — is another island-music genre: the native songs ...

Discover how to create a DIY miniature string instrument using simple materials like corrugated cardboard and wooden sticks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked global curiosity during his visit to Kyrgyzstan after he attempted to play the Komuz ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information The Galpin Society Journal is published annually, and contains articles, reviews, correspondence and notes and queries on all ...

Whether it’s to provide relaxation or to develop coordination or motor skills, playing musical instruments is a great activity for children. Kids who have autism might find the skill beneficial, as ...

When judged by its size, our vocal system fails to impress as a musical instrument. How then can singers produce all those remarkable sounds? The human vocal system would not receive much acclaim if ...