A new study reveals how ancient Greek and Roman music sounded using exact tuning and intonation based on 61 preserved pieces.

Fueled by that motivation, Moyun has built a loyal following by reinterpreting modern hits on the centuries-old instrument — ...

To my pleasant surprise, Manu gifted me an iktara, a stringed drone lute. We have fond memories of our brief sojourn in ...

1925 The earliest evidence of the harp is found in Ancient Egypt around 2500 BC. Back then, the instrument was shaped like a bow and had very few strings. Without the column seen on modern harps, they ...

A new study describes a previously unknown prehistoric tribe of hunter-gatherers from the southern coast of Texas, who crafted musical instruments ... that while certain ancient cultures in ...

The qanun is a traditional Middle Eastern stringed instrument. It has a long history, possibly descended from the ancient Egyptian harp, and is related to the psaltery, dulcimer and zither.

History Guitars have been played since the Renaissance era, after descending from the ancient Greek instrument ... a D or an E two octaves above the highest string. How to play Unlike many string ...