Introduction to the musical instruments played all over the world
Ever wondered, how many types of musical instruments are there in this world? Well, the answer is not that simple. There are countless number of musical instruments – some are very popular, like a Guitar and some are rarely seen, like a Rainstick.
Here are some musical instruments which are found across the globe. Following list is arranged alphabetically. Click the image to zoom in.
Accordina
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Information about this instrument is not available as of now. It will be updated as and when we have it. If you know something about this instrument, please let us know by email at editor@middleoctave.com
Accordion
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This is an instrument with bellows and metal reeds in it. A note is played by pushing a button/key, and simultaneously opening or closing the bellows, which forces air through the reeds.
Acoustic Bass Guitar
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Information about this instrument is not available as of now. It will be updated as and when we have it. If you know something about this instrument, please let us know by email at editor@middleoctave.com
Acoustic Guitar
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The Acoustic Guitar is the world’s most widely used and successful instrument. It usually has six strings designed to play the notes – EADGBE from up to down in that order. The nylon or steel strings can be played by either plucking or strumming. The guitar has roots that go back more than 3,000 years.
Aeolian Harp
Originated in: | Country of origin: Greece.
Aeolian harps, also known as wind harps, are wind-powered musical instruments. It has the name of Aeolus, the wind god of ancient Greece. A wooden box with a sounding board and strings stretched lengthwise across two bridges makes up the traditional Aeolian harp. It is put in a window that has been slightly opened so that wind can blow across the strings and create noises. The strings can be set to the same pitch with different materials (or thicknesses) or they can be tuned to different pitches with the same material. The Aeolian harp is the only stringed instrument that plays only harmonic frequencies in addition to being the only string instrument played only by the wind.
Agidigbo (Molo)
Originated in: | Country of origin: Nigeria
The Yoruba people of Nigeria employ the agidigbo, often known as the “molo,” which is a sizable traditional plucked lamellophone thumb piano. It consists of a box that can fit on the musician’s lap and has four to five metal strips arranged on top in the shape of piano keys. The tongues have a vibrational design.
Agung or, Agong
Originated in: 19th Century | Country of origin: Philliphines
The Maguindanao, Maranao, Sama-Bajau, and Tausug people of the Philippines employ the agung or agong – a pair of two wide-rimmed, vertically suspended gongs, as a supporting instrument.
Agung A Tamlang
Originated in: 19th Century | Country of origin: Philliphines
The agung a tamlang is a type of hollowed-out bamboo slit drum used in the Philippines to imitate the real agung. The size and depth of the slit determine pitch.
