The duo Black Violin is known for mixing classical string instruments with hip-hop beats, creating a unique sound that has ...

I played famous commercial jingles using a variety of cool instruments from around the world, turning familiar tunes into a global musical journey. Each instrument adds its own personality, from ...

Explored the world’s coolest and most unique instruments, turning them into an epic musical experience. From exotic ...

Kouxian, or ancient jaw harp, is the earliest string instrument that has been found in China. By placing kouxian between the lips and tapping it with the fingers, the instrument can produce sounds, ...

John Cage died in 1992 at the age of 79, but both fans and detractors have continued discussing and performing his work. After discovering the I Ching in 1951, Cage incorporated the Chinese divination ...

Hula, surfing, Kona coffee and Spam musubi are all at home in Hawai‘i. But did you know we have the only commercial vanilla ...

Austin Huntington, the Indianapolis Symphony's principal cellist, is now playing Pietro Guarneri of Mantua's only known cello ...

The Chamber Orchestra’s first concert of 2026 will be its annual Family and Friends concert. “The concert is offered at a reduced rate — rather than the evening ticket prices coming to around $30, we ...

From Aguilar to Ashdown and beyond, here’s a look at the new gear that had bassists abuzz at this year’s NAMM show ...

I first set out to chronicle Joni Mitchell’s transformation from a folk visionary to a jazz voyager; a story of invention to instruction. How she developed her own approach to the guitar, but ...

Magnets keep strings suspended without anchor points, and pushing a magnet piece bends notes, so you get expressive sounds with simple moves.

With his intense gaze fixed and his fingers poised above the strings of the zhongruan, he appeared to absorb the room's ...