World Instruments

Hi class! Today we're learning about instruments of the world. Though there are hundreds of thousands, we'll only have the chance to learn about a few in class-- but I urge you to get interested and check more out in your spare time! The internet is a great place to read about, watch, and listen to different kinds of instruments and music.

Directions: Click on the link that applies to the instrument on your sheet. Use the information on the website to answer questions on your sheet, but feel free to look for more information from other sources! It is always good to cross-reference (check information) with other sources, especially on the web. If you finish early, click on the video link to see/hear what your instrument is like! When we're done, we'll share what we found-- so get looking! (And have fun!)

The sites:

Balalaika

Balalaika video

Bodhrán

Bodhrán video

Cajon

Didgeridoo

Didgeridoo video

Djembe

Pow Wow Drum

Pow Wow Drum video

Sitar

Sitar video

Tabla

Tabla 2

Tabla video

Tibetan Singing Bowl

Tibetan Singing Bowl video

Websites where you can search for more instruments are listed below:

Exploratorium.com -- Take the Beat Back

Your World Instruments

Lark in the Morning

World Instrument Gallery

Instruments Around the World

Smithsonian Folkways

Metropolitan Instruments -- If you are in NYC and have a chance, check out the instrument room at the Metropolitan Museum!