Few musical instruments are as small in size yet as important as the violin. Sitting under the...
String Instruments
Among the world’s musical instruments, few possess a sound as immediately recognizable as the sitar. Its long...
The appearance of the violin is what captures people’s attention. Its hourglass shape with wooden body that...
There is a reason the violin sounds almost like a human voice. Not because it was literally...
A thumb plucks a bass note. A higher string answers. Then another. “Blackbird.” The melody that we...
How an Ancient Instrument Survived Through Change Even long after the downfall of kingdoms and the disappearance...
“Our tradition teaches us that sound is God. Music is a spiritual discipline that raises one’s inner...
Across ages, the world has seen changes, yet the timeless sounds of rustling leaves, crackling fires, flowing...
When people speak about Indian musical instruments, they often think about the veena, flute, violin,tabla and other...
Confession time. Until a few years ago? I had zero clue what a rabab was. Guitar? Sure....