Today there are many instruments used to perform a variety of types of music. Centuries ago, a few classic musical instruments began it all.

Sep 18, 2010 - Jenessa Gayheart

How music and sound have been used by the United States to torture prisoners and enemies from Iraq to Guantanamo Bay.

Nov 18, 2010 - Mary Rayme

Children love to play musical instruments. Reusing items is a fun way to make musical instruments and save the environment.

Mar 26, 2010 - Kelley Huston

With exotic tonewoods on the brink of extinction, guitar makers and individual musicians each have a role in ensuring future instrument making is sustainable.

Mar 20, 2010 - Marcy Paulson

There are many advantages to learning a new musical instrument, and reading musical scores. This article details the benefits of this, and how it helps creativity.

Mar 3, 2010 - Ben Wakeling

Children love to play with musical instruments. Here are ten items that every toddler should have in their instrument collection.

Jan 12, 2010 - Wendy McDougal

The organographic system popularized by Hornbostel and Sachs was possibly derived from an Ancient Indian one.

Mar 10, 2009 - James Hamilton

Fun to make and play with, these simple musical instrument crafts are made from recycled and easy to find materials, making them perfect for group activities.

Feb 4, 2009 - Angela Krueger

Add to your young child's musical instrument collection for fun and a love of music. Preschoolers love castanets, finger cymbals, tambourine sticks, woodblocks and more.

Nov 9, 2007 - Jennifer Jensen

A variety of musical instruments encourages young children to explore, experiment, develop a steady beat and tonal awareness, and to love music.

Oct 3, 2007 - Jennifer Jensen

Choosing the right band instrument for your child should be based on more than just what your child wants to play. This article seeks to help you make the right decision.

Aug 8, 2006 - Chad Criswell

In the mid 1800's a radically new musical instrument was invented. It was a strange hybrid of metal and wood, yet it had a sound that was said to mimic the human voice.

Jun 23, 2006 - Chad Criswell

This spring, musicians can follow millennia of instrument makers from every part of the world by planting some gourd seeds and watching what instruments grow.

Feb 15, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Musical Instrument Insurance is not complicated but sometimes overlooked. Companies like Clarion Ass. offer insurance for a list of musical instruments.

Sep 28, 2010 - Jim Galloway

Buying classic musical instruments and specifically a guitar, is rewarding for a guitar player for both musical enjoyment and eventual resale.

Aug 17, 2010 - Nick Schklair