Musical Instruments

Explore music for kids. Learn about instruments, musical styles, famous musicians, and fun music facts

Musical instruments make sounds that become music! From drums and pianos to guitars and flutes, each instrument has a special sound and way to play. In this section, discover the types of musical instruments and how they bring songs to life.

Mountain Dulcimer Facts for Students

Discover the mountain dulcimer—a traditional American string instrument with a s...

Trumpet Facts for Students | Learn How the Trumpet Work...

Learn all about the trumpet, including how it works, its history, famous players...

Cello Facts for Kids – History, Technique & Sound

Learn about the cello for kids. Discover its history, how it’s played, rich deep...

Double Bass Facts for Kids – Learn About the Largest St...

Discover the double bass for kids. Learn how this giant string instrument works,...

Harp Facts for Students | Discover the Magical World of...

Learn about the harp—a beautiful plucked string instrument with ancient roots. D...

Guitar Facts for Students | Learn How the Guitar Works ...

Discover the guitar—a popular and versatile string instrument. Learn about its p...

Ukulele Facts for Students | Learn How to Play the Ukul...

Discover the ukulele—a small and fun string instrument. Learn how it works, its ...

Banjo Facts for Students | Learn About the Banjo and It...

Explore the banjo—a twangy, upbeat string instrument used in folk and bluegrass ...

Mandolin Facts for Students | Discover the Sound and Hi...

Learn about the mandolin—a small, bright-sounding string instrument used in folk...

Lyre Facts for Students - Learn About This Ancient Stri...

Explore the lyre an ancient string instrument from Greece and beyond. Learn abou...

Sitar Facts for Students | Explore the Sounds, History

Learn all about the sitar—a classical Indian string instrument with a unique, sh...

Kora Facts for Students | Learn About the African Harp

Discover the kora—an African string instrument played like a harp and rich with ...

Erhu Facts for Students | Discover the Chinese Two-Stri...

Explore the erhu—a traditional Chinese string instrument with two strings and de...

Oud Facts for Students | Discover the Ancient String In...

Explore the oud—an ancient, fretless string instrument from the Middle East with...

Shamisen Facts for Students Japan's Traditional Three-S...

Learn about the shamisen, Japan’s traditional three-stringed instrument. Discove...

Charango Facts for Students

Learn all about the charango—a traditional string instrument from South America....

Koto Facts for Students the Traditional Japanese Harp

Learn all about the koto a traditional string instrument of Japan with 13 string...

Gayageum Facts for Students | Explore Korea’s Tradition...

Discover the gayageum—a traditional Korean instrument with 12 strings and a peac...

Balalaika Facts for Students | Explore Russia’s Triangl...

Learn about the balalaika, a traditional Russian string instrument with a triang...

Bagpipes Facts for Students | Learn How the Scottish Ba...

Discover how bagpipes work, what they’re made of, and their rich history in Scot...

Didgeridoo Facts for Students Australia’s Oldest Wind I...

Explore the didgeridoo, an ancient Aboriginal Australian instrument. Learn how i...

Kalimba Facts for Students | Learn All About the Africa...

Discover the kalimba, a thumb piano from Africa that creates soothing music. Lea...

Duduk Facts for Students | Learn About Armenia’s Ancien...

Discover the duduk for kids. Learn about this Armenian woodwind instrument and i...

Bandura Facts for Students Ukraine’s National String In...

Explore the bandura, Ukraine’s beautiful string instrument with a rich, harp-lik...

Trombone Facts for Students | Learn How the Trombone Wo...

Explore the trombone—how it works, its parts, history, famous trombonists, and f...

French Horn Facts for Students | Learn How the French H...

Explore the French horn: how it works, its parts, famous players, history, and f...

Tuba Facts for Students & Its History

Explore the tuba: how it works, its parts, history, famous tuba players, and fun...

Euphonium Facts for Students | Learn How the Euphonium ...

Discover how the euphonium works, its parts, history, famous players, and fun fa...

Cornet Facts for Students | Learn How the Cornet Works ...

Discover the cornet: its parts, how it works, famous cornet players, and fun fac...

Flugelhorn Facts for Students | Learn How the Flugelhor...

Explore how the flugelhorn works, its parts, history, famous players, and fun fa...

Bugle Facts for Students | Learn How the Bugle Works & ...

Discover the bugle: how it works, its history, parts, uses, and famous players. ...

Alto Horn Facts for Kids – Learn How It Works and Its M...

Discover alto horn facts for kids. Learn how this brass instrument produces soun...

Clarinet Facts for Students | Learn How the Clarinet Wo...

Explore the clarinet—its parts, how it works, history, and famous players. A com...

Flute Facts for Students | Learn How the Flute Works & ...

Explore how the flute works, its history, parts, famous flutists, and more. A be...

Oboe Facts for Students | Learn How the Oboe Works & It...

Explore the oboe—how it works, its parts, history, and famous players. A student...

Bassoon Facts for Students | Learn How the Bassoon Work...

Explore how the bassoon works, its history, parts, famous players, and fun facts...

Saxophone Facts for Students | Learn How the Saxophone ...

Discover the saxophone—its parts, how it works, history, famous players, and fun...

Recorder Facts for Students | Learn How the Recorder Wo...

Discover how the recorder works, its parts, history, and how to start learning. ...

English Horn Facts for Students | Learn How the English...

Learn all about the English horn—how it works, its history, parts, famous player...

Snare Drum Facts for Students | Learn How the Snare Dru...

Explore the snare drum’s parts, how it works, its history, famous players, and f...

Bass Drum Facts for Students - How it Works & Its History

Discover how the bass drum works, its history, parts, famous players, and fun fa...

Cymbal Facts for Students | Learn How Cymbals Work & Th...

Discover how cymbals work, their parts, history, types, and how to play them. Le...

Xylophone Facts for Students | Learn How the Xylophone ...

Learn all about the xylophone—its parts, how it works, its history, and fun fact...

Marimba Facts for Students | Learn How the Marimba Work...

Explore the marimba—its parts, how it works, history, famous players, and fun fa...

Glockenspiel Facts for Students | Learn How the Glocken...

Explore how the glockenspiel works, its parts, history, famous players, and fun ...