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People have created frame drums since prehistoric times by stretching animal skins over simple frames of thin wood. The result is a shallow drum with a low resonance. They have been used for thousands of years in religious ceremonies and at festive occasions. Frame drums are easy and fun to play ...

Well-suited for blues, rock, country, folk, and jazz. They're more airtight, easier to bend, and better sounding than many harps. Modular design....

An instrument, a portable party, and a great addition to your wardrobe, all in one! The Zydeco tie is a fun way to add a new sound to your ensemble while making a fashion statement. This stainless steel tie has evolved from the wood-framed washboards used in traditional American music. It creates ...

The most popular harmonica in the Hohner product line. Still made in Germany, this harp is played by pros all over the world. Included is a FREE 24 page mini-booklet which teaches the basics of how to play the harmonica. The mini-book covers how to hold the harmonica, blowing technique, ...

The Student 32 Melodica has 32 keys, with a range of more than two and a half full octaves for both soprano and alto. It?s ideal for both beginners and professionals, with 32 keys starting with F below middle C. This newest addition to the Hohner Melodica family offers low-priced quality at a great ...

Presents tuning, proper positioning, basic chords (C tuning) and folk songs for strumming and singing. Very easy to comprehend, even for the absolute beginner. The book teaches rhythm accompaniment in several meters. Each song includes lyrics and a suggested strumming pattern. A companion CD and ...

Banjo. Made by Washburn.With sweet sound and beautiful styling, this is a banjo that will satisfy even the most demanding banjo-picker and have you bluegrassing for years to come!An incredible banjo value, this quality instrument comes from Oscar Schmidt, whose fine craftsmanship has ...

The bodhran is the traditional Celtic drum and provides the vital pulse of Celtic music even in modern times. It is played with a double beater that allows one hand to produce complex rhythms, while the other hand adds tonal expression by muting or applying tension to the inside surface of the head.

This newest set of seven blues style is a great alternative for the beginning harmonica player or musician who wants to learn the harmonica. The harmonicas in the set come in the popular keys: C, D, E, F, G, A and Bb. These 10 hole harmonicas feature brass reeds that sound terrific for any type of ...

The "Sweet Potato Ocarina" is a replica of the actual Ocarina of Time from the Legend of Zelda series from Nintendo. It has a deep cobalt blue glaze. This ocarina is not a plastic toy or merely a collectors' item, but a high quality, hand-crafted and tuned musical instrument made of the highest ...