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Articles on Musical instruments
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Singing together can revive memories and create social connection.
Some of the dances depicted in rock art are just about entertainment, not ritual.
The history of sound is never confined to a single place. It can emerge from evolving encounters or the creativity of local communities.
Gandang Ahung is not only a cultural heritage but also a way for the Dayak Katingan Awa people to understand life, death, and their relationship with nature.
Despite the strong popularity of the ‘Moko’ drums in the Alor-Pantar archipelago, their history and origins are still relatively obscure and seem to fade into the mists of time. Research reveals why.
Musical instruments come with physical and mental benefits, and there’s an instrument to suit everyone.
AI can streamline the painstaking work of mixing and editing tracks. But it’s also easy to see how AI-generated music will make more money for giant streaming services at the expense of artists.
Perth synth-metal band Voyager was voted ninth in the world at the 2023 Eurovisions. Was the keytar the secret to their success?
The queen of Xhosa music has passed away. She reinvigorated ancient Xhosa cultural traditions through performance and teaching.
For thousands of years, music has been an essential part of the human experience.
Sometimes archaeologists can “hear” the ancient past using acoustic methods.
From incorporating video-based performances to learning new composition apps, teaching students virtually has forced music educators to learn and share new ways to reach students.
African wood species are clearly suitable to make violins. They produce an instrument with a beautiful, though slightly different sound.
More than 20,000 American high school students have made their own guitars in school over the past decade. Many of them have wound up more into learning about STEM disciplines.
When children take up instruments they’re not passionate about, most don’t stick with music for long, and that’s a shame.
What kind of students are we raising when music is seen as a “frill?” The decision to drastically cut music education is a misguided policy.
My investigations have generated stunning insights into how the ancient Greeks made music.
The guitar of choice for some of rock'n'roll’s biggest names.
There a number of ways you can use music to shape your child’s brain for success, from 16 weeks gestation right up until they start school.
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PhD Researcher, Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne
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