Musical Instruments for Renaissance Fairs
Late Spring and Summer is a time when people of all ages gather in places around the country to participate in their local Renaissance Fairs. These wonderful festivals have grown in popularity over...
View ArticleWhat is an Ocarina?
The name “ocarina” refers to a type of flute which features a vessel chamber rather than the elongated tube we typically expect to see for flutes. The ocarina is an ancient wind instrument that first...
View ArticleWhat is a Harmonium?
The Harmonium is an instrument most closely associated with music from India, but it was actually invented by the French in 1842. During the mid 19th century, British missionaries introduced this...
View ArticleNew Banjira Rag-Dung 8-Foot Trumpet
The rag-dung trumpet is an ancient Chinese wind instrument that is most commonly associated with Tibetan Buddhism. Perhaps better known as a dung-chen, this ceremonial trumpet can be constructed in...
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