Many people are curious as to how musical instruments produce sound. This is very interesting because we as humans listen to music on these devices all of the time! Most musicians spend a lot of time educating themselves about different instruments and how they work. Some learn more difficult parts of an instrument, while others […]
As we all know, flying can be expensive! There are always fees for checked bags, overweight luggage, extra baggage, etc. The most expensive part of traveling by air is probably paying for additional entertainment supplies like headphones or earbuds, music devices, and/or smart phones you’re willing to let go of. Luckily, there are some easy […]
The way people recognize the sound of an instrument is by its tone, but what makes an instrument’s tonal quality depends mostly on how it produces that tone. When someone touches or plays your instrument, their hands are made of atoms that bounce off each other due to electrical forces in the atom structure. These […]
Korean music is very diverse, spanning many different styles and genres. Music theory isn’t quite as popular in Korea as it is in other parts of the world, but Koreans are still very familiar with how instruments function and what types of sounds they can produce! The term “Korean music” can be tricky to define […]
The pan flute is one of the most well-known instruments in the world! It was first made around 4000 years ago, when it was invented by ancient cultures in Southeast Asia. Since then, it has been adapted and reinvented many times for different countries and musical styles. The pan pipe is an air blown instrument […]
Many people are curious as to how music instruments are grouped into categories or types. For example, what category does the violin fall under? A beginner might be confused by this because they can’t tell whether an instrument is categorized in the category of strings or percussion. Or if it belongs in the voice department, […]
Music is one of the most universal languages we have. It can be listened to and enjoyed by anyone, anywhere, at any time. This is why it has such widespread appeal! Many people are drawn to music because it uses certain principles and structures that are ingrained in us naturally as humans. These concepts include […]
What makes an instrument “popular” is not just its design, but how it is played as well. An easy way to think about this is by comparing the violin to the guitar. The violin is more popular than the guitar because there are much larger markets for music made using violins. This is due in […]
In today’s world, music has become a powerful tool to promote happiness and reduce stress. It can be any type of sound — from singing to instrumental music such as guitar or piano music. Studies show that listening to music can have many benefits, including: improved mental health, reduced stress, and even increase in appetite. […]
Many people are familiar with at least one of the many unique instruments in the music world that have an ethnic or cultural influence. These include things like the violin, guitar, piano, and drum set. But what about the other major category of musical instrument? That is, those without a known name but who have […]
