A percussion instrument created in Trinidad and Tobago in 1939 is experiencing a revival as a new generation embraces its ...

New research suggests that a collection of conch shells unearthed in Spain may have once produced melodies, in addition to ...

Scientists in Spain have discovered ancient shells which they believe could be among the oldest known musical instruments in Europe. Find out more here.

Sleigh bells have long acted as convenient shorthand for composers to tell their listeners that this piece belongs to the ...

The research, published in the journal Antiquity by archaeologist and professional trumpet player Miquel López-García and his colleague Margarita Díaz-Andreu from the University of Barcelona, examined ...

Some deserts around the world produce a natural phenomenon called “booming dunes,” where dry sand grains rub and vibrate to ...

From scraping strings to unearthly textures, the composer breaks down the bold sonic choices that define Rian Johnson’s ...

One of the biggest highlights of the performance was the instruments brought by Pedro Eustache, widely known as The Flute Guy ...

These are just a few of the offbeat techniques and concepts employed by the composers of “Hedda,” “The Testament of Ann Lee,” ...

If you’ve ever sat in front of a guitar, keyboard, or DAW and thought, “Who am I kidding?” – you’re not alone. Every beginner ...

A few weeks ago while house-sitting for a friend, Joann Schermerhorn decided to use the time to practice her new sound bath ...

The steelpan - a percussion instrument created in Trinidad and Tobago in 1939 - is making a comeback as a new generation ...