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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

Explore how the flugelhorn 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...

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

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

Tuba Facts for Students & Its History

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

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

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

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

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