Five Interesting Instruments
1. Gayageum
This Korean stringed instrument is played by strumming and plucking its 12 strings. More modern versions have up to 21 strings. It is made from the wood of the paulownia tree.
You can listen to a traditional piece played on the
Gayageum here.
Or listen to this more modern music.
This Korean stringed instrument is played by strumming and plucking its 12 strings. More modern versions have up to 21 strings. It is made from the wood of the paulownia tree.
You can listen to a traditional piece played on the
Gayageum here.
Or listen to this more modern music.
2. Didgeridoo
A didgeridoo (isn't that fun to say?) is a traditional wooden instrument of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. It has been in existence for over 1,000 years.
The didgeridoo can be from 4 to 10 feet long. It is often made from a tree that has been hollowed out by termites.
Listen to its haunting music here. If you want to give it a try, you could make one from a piece of PVC pipe. You can learn how to play it here.
A didgeridoo (isn't that fun to say?) is a traditional wooden instrument of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. It has been in existence for over 1,000 years.
The didgeridoo can be from 4 to 10 feet long. It is often made from a tree that has been hollowed out by termites.
Listen to its haunting music here. If you want to give it a try, you could make one from a piece of PVC pipe. You can learn how to play it here.
3. Kalimba (Thumb Piano)
This instrument appeared in Africa thousands of years ago. Its tines were originally made of bamboo, but now are made of metal.
Listen to a song played on the kalimba here.
This instrument appeared in Africa thousands of years ago. Its tines were originally made of bamboo, but now are made of metal.
Listen to a song played on the kalimba here.
4. Spoons
That's right, spoons. Like the kind you eat off of. The spoons are a musical instrument used in the folk music of several countries including the United States, Canada, Russia, Turkey, and Greece. Two spoons are held between the fingers and are tapped against each other and the players knees and palms.
If you want to see an amazing performance, click here.
If you want to learn how to play, click here.
That's right, spoons. Like the kind you eat off of. The spoons are a musical instrument used in the folk music of several countries including the United States, Canada, Russia, Turkey, and Greece. Two spoons are held between the fingers and are tapped against each other and the players knees and palms.
If you want to see an amazing performance, click here.
If you want to learn how to play, click here.
5. Mouth Harp
The Mouth Harp is one of the oldest instruments in the world. It is played by placing the instrument in your mouth and then plucking the metal or bamboo tongue of the harp.
You can listen to the alien music of the mouth harp here.
You can learn to play the mouth harp here.
The Mouth Harp is one of the oldest instruments in the world. It is played by placing the instrument in your mouth and then plucking the metal or bamboo tongue of the harp.
You can listen to the alien music of the mouth harp here.
You can learn to play the mouth harp here.