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Thomas Grillo Plays the Aquasonic Waterphone
Originally invented by Richard Waters, the AquaSonic waterphone contains a small amount of water which moves around inside the waterphone, and causes constant changes in pitch. Purchase the Aquasonic Waterphone
Continue reading →The Passing of Richard Waters (Waterphone Inventor)
The Passing of Richard Waters It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of Richard Waters, inventor, musician and artist, on July 4, 2013. He will be deeply missed. Richard Water’s Obituary
Continue reading →A Brief History of the Cymbalom (Cimbalom)
A Brief History of the Cymbalom (Cimbalom) The cymbalom dates back to 16th Century Hungary, and is a hammered stringed instrument in the dulcimer family that was popular in the music of central-eastern Europe, as well as Iran. It is … Continue reading →
A Brief History Of The Modern Violin Bow
A Brief History Of The Modern Violin Bow According to contemporary historical consensus stringed instruments long preceded the bow. Early stringed instruments were played by primitive cultures worldwide, and were plucked, but not bowed. Cave paintings of bowed instruments have … Continue reading →
A Brief History of the Waterphone
A Brief History of the Waterphone The waterphone was invented by, and named after the musician and musical instrument maker, Richard Waters, in the early 1960s. It was based upon three other musical instruments: the kalimba (African thumb piano), the … Continue reading →
Did you ever think a violin could be made from nails?
Did you ever think a violin could be made from nails? The nail violin is in a class of instruments called idiophones. Idiophones are musical instruments that are made from various materials that have their own innate sound characteristics such … Continue reading →
History of the Theremin – From Tesla to Moog
History of the Theremin – From Tesla to Moog The theremin is a unique electronic musical instrument in that it is the only instrument in the world that is played without touching. It produces hauntingly ethereal and eerie sounds vaguely … Continue reading →
When and where did the modern drum kit originate?
When and where did the modern drum kit originate? Drumming was the first form of musical expression and started before civilization. Drums have been around for a long time and been used for making music, used in the military and … Continue reading →