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Description of the Sitar

The Sitar is the most popular of all North Indian instruments. It is classified as a chordophone in the lute family, and is related to the Veena and Zither. The larger pegs on …

This blog is all about world instruments, from bagpipes to sitars. At Kyle Music, we have a great selection of musical instruments imported from all over the world for sale.
If you have any questions or information to share about world instruments, we welcome your comments.
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Cumbus Origins
The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900’s. The inventor, Zeynel, was born in Salonika, now known as Thessaloníki, Greece. He eventually settled in Beyazit, Istanbul, opened a music shop, and became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. He was also known …

Origins of the Didgeridoo
Some believe that the didgeridoo is the world’s oldest wind instrument. It may date back to 20,000 BC. The didgeridoo is part of the musical, healing and ceremonial heritage of the aboriginal peoples of Australia. Traditional playing of the didgeridoo is accompanied by tapping out …

Description of the Bodhran
The bodhran is the traditional Celtic frame drum. The cross braces and laminated rosewood strengthen the shell of this goatskin-covered drum. With a rich deep sound, these drums are great fun even if you have not mastered the traditional playing. Each bodhran is shipped with two wooden …

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Origin of the Balalaika
The Balalaika most likely evolved from the Oriental dombra. The dombra, which is still played in present-day Kazakhstan, has an oval shaped soundboard and two-strings. Knowledge and use of the dombra, was most likely spread to Russia by Mongol trade and conquest. …

The main advantage that our African style drums, which are made in Pakistan over those from Africa, is the rosewood. It almost never cracks and is very tolerant of severe weather conditions. Our experience with drums from Africa has been that they have a very high rate of weather cracks …

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Description of the Bagpipes
Bagpipes are classified as aerophones. They are reed instruments that utilize an air reservoir. The reservoir allows an uninterrupted stream of air to be directed through the reeds. Such reservoir aerophones are not limited to Scotland and Ireland. Their …

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How do I know which type of drumhead is best for me?
What can I do if my natural skin drum head is affected by heat and humidity?
What type of fish is the fishskin head made of?
Can I rehead …

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Origin of the Oud

The Oud is a chordophone. Arabic legend claims the Oud to be a very long lived instrument with an illustrious history. These legends attribute the invention of the Oud, in the 3rd century, to …