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- Didgeridoo
- Duduk
- Ocarina
- Hurdy Gurdy
- Djembe
- Shaman Drum
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The dulcimer, a member of the zither family, is a type of stringed instrument. Largely considered an American instrument, it traces its origins back to ancient European instruments. It dates back to the 1800’s and its name is derived from Latin (dulcis meaning “sweet”) and Greek (melos meaning “song). Immigrants are said to have brought its forefat...
Belonging to the lute family,the Balalaikahas Russian roots. Not only is it a national instrument in Russia, but it is also a symbol of the country’s music culture. Among the features that qualify it for our list of unusual musical instruments, is definitely its characteristic shape. Its triangular body is hollow and it holds three strings and a fr...
Also known as the hank drum or tank drum,the tongue drumis a fairly recent addition to the percussion family. Though it has a number of predecessors, the drum’s most noteworthy forefather made its appearance back in 2007. You might not tell it’s a drum by looking at it. In our opinion, the tongue drum looks more like an ornament than a musical inst...
Admittedly, the didgeridoo has one of the funniest names in the world of unusual musical instruments. In our opinion, the name of this instruments is very iconic, too! It is among the oldest wind instruments of all time, tracing its roots back to the Aboriginal culture. The name however is not Aboriginal; but rather, has roots in Old Irish and it d...
Also known as the Armenian oboe, the duduk is one of the most ancient double reed instruments. As you might have guessed, it has its origins in Armenia and is inseparable from the cultural identity of its creators. Though the original material was bone, contemporary models use wood from Apricot trees. In fact, its name means apricot tree pipe. Over...
When it comes to unusual small musical instruments, we have to say thatthe ocarinais in the top tier. The contemporary wind instrument dates back to 1853, a creation of Italian teenager Guiseppe Donati. Though this was not the first-ever instrument of its kind, it was the first time someone elevated it from toy status. The name means little goose a...
Belonging to the family of acoustic stringed instruments,the hurdy-gurdyremotely resembles a guitar. But personally, we think the design is a tad more unique as it applies the keyboard concept. It has the shape of a pear, and instead of sounding notes using a bow, it makes use of a wooden wheel rim. The rim sits at the end and the player uses their...
The djembe is a goblet-shaped percussion instrument that has its origins in Africa. Its inventors were the Mandinke tribe of Mali, West Africa and it dates back to the 12thcentury. Not only is its design unusual and unique, but this drum holds the potential for a rich musical experience. Its ability to offer a wide range of sounds makes it one of t...
The shaman drumis not your everyday percussion instrument. In fact, in our collection of unusual musical instruments, this has to be among the most unique. Many people associate it with shamanic practices such as healing, community building and expanding the consciousness. The drum and its rich cultural heritage trace their roots to Tuva, Siberia. ...
The kalimbais a widely renowned lamellophone from Africa but is also found in the Caribbean and in South America. In different countries, many people associate itwith different cultures. For instance, back in the 50s, it was a pillar of rhumba in Zaire. But in Zimbabwe, its main use is to contact the dead. It consists of metal keys (lamellas) and a...
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