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Playing the Bones of the Xylophone

This article looks at the percussion instrument, the xylophone. This article explores its history.

The Melodic Sounds of the Trumpet

The trumpet is an instrument that is a member of the brass family, though it has also been referred to as a wind or an aerophone instrument, and has the highest register among all the brass instruments. The trumpet is made out of brass tubing that is narrowest at the mouthpiece and widest at the end. This particular instrument, like other brass instruments is played by blowing into the mouthpiece through closed lips to create a vibration.

The Pitch Drum Sound of the Timpani

This article looks at the timpani. It looks at how they are pitched and played.

The Celestial Sounds of Handbells

This article looks at the history of handbells. It also explores its music and uses in churches.

The Loud Crash of the Cymbals

This article is about the history and origin of cymbals. It chronicles how it came from the east and went to the west.

Plucking Tunes on the Country Banjo

This article explores the fascinating history of the banjo. This article looks at the music written for this instrument.

The Medieval Sounds of the Recorder

This article looks at the instrument the recorder. It has been in music for hundreds of years.

Should You Play Live Or Use A Computer?

With the computer being able to do so many composites' in the new era you might wonder should you play live or should you just synthesize every sound needed in the comfort of your own home? Many wonder this every day, with the computer you can make virtually any instrument sound with ease and have them play at the same time.

Lelong, Michel : BIBI SMILE

Guitar notes and tablatures - Jazz

Bergeron, Guy : Amusette

Mandolin, Accordion, Upright bass - Folk

Berthou, Malcolm : Voyage

Orchestra - Modern classical

Wilkinson,Tony : Cadently Obvious

Guitar notes and tablatures - Modern classical

Chauve, Thierry : Trois senteurs

Orchestra, Voice - Song

Marinai, Massimo : tu es petrus

Choir and Organ - Mass; Choir; Sacred

Knight, Tim : Artengill

Chamber orchestra - Classical

Muhle, serge : Invento Opus 91

Piano solo - Classical