Around 10,000 B.C., primitive humans had learned to make flutes from hollow bones.
Energy in the Air: Sounds from the Orchestra Listen to the music while you read about the science behind it. Discover all sorts of facts about the orchestra at this site.
How does the size of a stringed instrument affect its sound?
What is the role of violas in the orchestra?
Name a stringed instrument that is not played with a bow. How is this instrument played?
New York Philharmonic Kidzone This site from the New York Philharmonic is loaded with info about stringed instruments. Watch movies, see pictures and learn the how these instruments developed over time.
Name an early version of the violin.
What is the rebab also known as?
What is a so duang made from?
Playmusic Learn all about string instruments and the other instruments of the orchestra. If your computer has Shockwave, you can enjoy some music games, too.
What instruments make up a string quartet?
What two famous composers were accomplished viola players?
Why do violins, violas, and other stringed instruments have hollow bodies?
