While often viewed as instruments exclusively for children, xylophones are present in orchestras, film scores and even some pop and rock bands. The simplicity that makes them appeal to young people ...

The marimba has an interesting history in which, oddly enough, Pennsylvania plays a major role. It is one of the oldest of musical instruments. There are records that the marimba existed in a much ...

A group of students spent last week at the University of Delaware studying the finer points of improvisation on the xylophone and vibraphone during a collection of intensive courses. Professor Harvey ...

SK Kakraba, a renowned virtuoso on the Ghanaian gyil, a wooden xylophone, will perform with the University of Wyoming Percussion Ensemble Friday, Dec. 2. (SK Kakraba Photo) SK Kakraba, a renowned ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. What is a percussion instrument? Well, in the simplest terms it's something ...

Use kitchen glasses and water to make your own musical instrument! Ms. Smith from Elkin, NC, will teach you how to make your own xylophone right at home using kitchen glasses and water to explore the ...

The artiste held an exhibition and musical concert in Yaounde on December 17, 2020 to promote the famous instrument. The xylophone has from time immemorial been a common traditional musical instrument ...