Medium CastanetsCastanets, the familiar instruments in Spanish folk music, originated elsewhere in the Mediterranean region over 3,000 years ago. They were embraced by the Spaniards as essential rhythmic accompaniments to dance and are now the national instrument of Spain. Each set is a pair of hollowed discs made of hardwood (originally, chestnut, or castaa in Spanish). Skilled players use a set in each hand to produce complex rhythms. 2. 75 x 3 inches Made in Spain.

Guitarist Olav Chris Henriksen plays French baroque and classical guitar music on period guitars from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts

just as instrument makers inspire musicians and musicians inspire audiences

Ready to rock and roll

Baking becomes a musical treat for the whole family with this seven-piece cookie cutter set

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He uses examples from classical and popular genres to explain how we perceive and why we love the organized sounds called music

The dragon's head inlay covers almost 90 percent of the guitar’s body

The earliest known flutes were fashioned from bone and played by the ancient people of Europe and the Middle East

Children can learn to play simple

Teacarinas are dishwasher and microwave-safe

This fun and functional design includes the names for parts of the guitar from the headstock to the body

With a foil-stamped cover and a ribbon marker