The marimba has an interesting history in which, oddly enough, Pennsylvania plays a major role. It is one of the oldest of musical instruments. There are records that the marimba existed in a much ...

Whether you are planning to learn a percussion instrument or want to switch from one to another, you need to check out some good percussion instruments for beginners. There are plenty of choices ...

Yakir Ben-Hur, National Dance Institute, creates beats with a variety of instruments. Create exciting beats and rhythms with Yakir Ben-Hur from the National Dance Institute. Learn about a variety of ...

India is well known for its rich musical culture and repertoire, but the country's musical heritage extends far beyond sitars ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Fort Dorchester High School Assistant Band Director Matthew Kilby says he tries to teach his students to march to the tune of a different drum. He says the fine arts ...

Another member of the percussion musical instruments family, drums, are a basic instrument with a head or skin stretched over a shell. Retirees who want to revive their inner rock star can do so by ...

A total of nine samba musical instruments, including the pandeiro (a type of hand frame drum), tam-tam (a percussion instrument, often referred to as a gong), cuíca (a type of friction drum), and ...

There are many different sounds you can make with your body. Let's explore more with singer and songwriter Omar. BOY 1: A mystery box. TEACHER: And inside the box is something you can use to make ...

A few days ago, a music lover not conversant with Marathi asked me whether the Marathi expression “kaanaa khaalee vaajveen” referred to a new body percussion technique. The expression means slapping ...