Music has always been humanity’s most universal language — but not every instrument plays by the rules. From a glass contraption that reportedly drove players to madness, to a harp powered entirely by ...

India, a land rich in culture and history, has gifted the world a vast array of unique musical instruments. These instruments aren't just tools for creating sounds; they are a deep part of the country ...

Selecting appropriate materials is key to crafting an authentic African seed pod rattle. Traditionally, hollowed-out gourds ...

We're often looking for new sounds, so this collection of entries into the Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition might be the instruments of the future. You'll find all of the 2025 finalists ...

Musical innovation and uniqueness is what tends to set great artists apart from their contemporaries. Especially when it comes to the use of creative, unorthodox, or perhaps odd, instruments. Or ...

Duck herders in Java have been using a traditional large bamboo object called a kowangan to protect themselves against the rain. The kowangan can be worn as a hat or be placed on the ground as a ...

A treasure trove of unique musical instruments invented and built by pioneering composer Harry Partch between 1930 and 1972 were quietly returned to San Diego last week, ending a 33-year-long ...

The yangqin is an ancient Chinese instrument with a unique sound. It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese music, and continues to be popular today. With its bright, metallic tone and ...