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Klonton

by Linda M | Oct 21, 2017 | Gear, World Music | 0

Similar to the Karate Drum, this instrument has pebbles inside. It is also known as a rattle drum...

Khomok

by Linda M | Oct 21, 2017 | Gear, World Music | 0

The khomok of the Baul people of Bengal is also known as a khamak, anandalahari, and gubgubi....

Kettle Drum

by Linda M | Oct 21, 2017 | Classical Music, Gear | 0

The history of Kettle Drums go way back, starting in Mesopotamia in the 12th century, and ranging...

Karate Pellet Drums

by Linda M | Oct 21, 2017 | Gear, World Music | 0

The Japanese drum group Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko uses choreography that incorporates elements of...

Jazz History Timeline

by Linda M | Sep 5, 2017 | Gear, Jazz Music | 0

Check out the History of Jazz Timeline, courtesy of allaboutjazz.com. In the History of Jazz Part...

Jaw Harp

by Linda M | Aug 31, 2017 | Gear | 0

The Jaw harp (also known as a Jew’s Harp) is not a harp and has no historic association with...

Hula Sounds

by Linda M | Aug 19, 2017 | Gear, World Music | 0

Chanting and instruments have been a part of the hula since its beginnings. Learn the “Kawika”...

Gender

by Linda M | Aug 19, 2017 | Drum Lessons, Drummers | 0

Here’s a great article by female drummer, Zaneta Sykes on Tom Tom Mag. It’s called Why...

Finger Cymbals

by Linda M | Aug 6, 2017 | Gear, World Music | 0

You’d need a mouse-sized pair of sticks to play a ride beat on these suckers, also known as...

EUCHMI – MIMEd

by Linda M | Aug 6, 2017 | Classical Music, Vintage Gear | 0

Here you can search for instruments or roll through the Musical Instrument Museums Edinburgh...

Hammered Dulcimer

by Linda M | Aug 6, 2017 | Gear | 0

The Hammered Dulcimer is a stringed instrument that was the forerunner of the piano, which is also...

Gong Bells

by Linda M | Aug 4, 2017 | Gear | 0

The Liberty Bell is a classic example of a Maritime Gong Bell, courtesy of the National Park...

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