Musical Instruments

Did you know that the oldest maracas were made from dried gourds? These plants are still used to make maracas today. Discover more intriguing facts in Maracas, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that a German teenager named Christian Buschmann invented the harmonica? He was only 16 years old at the time. Discover more intriguing facts in Harmonicas, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that the tambourine is one of the world's oldest percussion instruments? It has been in use since at least 1700 bc. Discover more intriguing facts in Tambourines, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that the U-shaped tube on a trombone is called a slide? It is moved in and out to make different sounds, or notes. Discover more intriguing facts in Trombones, a Musical Instruments book.