Kouxian, or ancient jaw harp, is the earliest string instrument that has been found in China. By placing kouxian between the ...

While sifting through the ruins of an ancient building in Oman, archaeologists unearthed a pair of green-blue discs. The finds turned out to be a 4,000-year-old musical instrument ...

These findings indicate that contact between ancient communities on both sides of the Arabian Gulf resulted in shared musical traditions central to rituals and religious beliefs, Douglas’ team says.

Looking for some new music? Here are four lesser-known subgenres that are gearing up for a resurgence, plus some featured artists.

From the Swiss Alps to the Wisconsin hills, this group of musicians is keeping the rare art of the alphorn alive.

The ornately decorated fiddle belonged to the dance master who taught Robert Burns. At Carnegie, it will cap “Scotland’s ...

King Charles played an instrument made out of a carrot alongside the London Vegetable Orchestra during a Windsor Castle event ...

Then, inspect the build of the instrument. Does it have any cracks ... but DAWs (and computers that could run music ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Music streaming dominates the way we listen to music today. Despite the continuing popularity of ...

But who decided this number would be the norm, and why? The king of instruments has played a significant role in music history. From concertos and sonatas, to nocturnes and trios, classical music ...

Music Matters will be a unique opportunity for New Mexicans to support young musicians get the instruments they need to excel. We are asking for donations of used instruments that can be ...