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The mandolin lap harp, also known as a zither, offers a unique musical experience. It combines the melodic charm of a mandolin with the simplicity of a lap harp. Learning to play this instrument can be an enjoyable journey. Let’s…
The Hang Drum, made by PANArt in 2000, is the first handpan and is hard to find. Handpans, inspired by the Hang Drum, are made by many different makers and are easier to get. Every Hang Drum is a handpan,…
Differences Between Stylophone And Synthesizers: Stylophones and Synthesizers differ significantly in terms of sound, functionality, price, accessibility, and portability. While the Stylophone is a simple, portable instrument suitable for beginners, the synthesizer is a complex, versatile instrument often used by…
The kalimba, mbira, karimba, and thumb piano are all types of African musical instruments that are members of the lamellaphone family. The main difference between these four instruments is their history and the region in which they are typically played.…
Blue Man Group Slapaphone: The Blue Man Group’s Slapaphone is an instrument consisting of tubes, pipes, and objects that produce unique sounds when struck, creating a visually striking and immersive musical experience. What is the Slapaphone? The Slapaphone is an…
“When 14-year-old Mia joined her school’s music program, she rushed to buy what she thought was a ‘xylophone’ only to realize she’d purchased a lyre. After weeks of struggling with its strings, she nearly quit music altogether. Her classmate Jake,…
The Glockenspiel is a percussion instrument that can be considered both pitched and unpitched. While some musicians argue that it has a definite pitch, others argue that it is unpitched and used for its percussive effect. The pitched or unpitched…
The lap harp is a type of string instrument that is played by plucking the strings with the fingers. The lap harp is a very popular instrument because it is easy to learn how to play and it is portable.…
Popular music that features a xylophone, glockenspiel or bells includes “Africa” by Toto, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana, “Lucky” by Radiohead, and “Don’t Stop the Music” by Rihanna. These instruments bring a touch of whimsy and lightness to popular…
To choose a microphone for the handpan, consider the type of microphone, frequency response, sensitivity, and directionality. Experiment with different microphone positions to find the sweet spot that captures the full range of frequencies and nuances of the handpan’s sound.…
