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A musical instrument is a device created or adapted to make musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can be considered a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. A person who plays a musical instrument is known as an instrumentalist. The history of musical instruments dates to the beginnings of human culture. Early musical instruments may have been used for rituals, such as a horn to signal success on the hunt, or a drum in a religious ceremony. Cultures eventually developed composition and performance of melodies for entertainment. Musical instruments evolved in step with changing applications and technologies.
The date and origin of the first device considered a musical instrument is disputed. The oldest object that some scholars refer to as a musical instrument, a simple flute, dates back as far as 67,000 years. Some consensus dates early flutes to about 37,000 years ago. However, most historians believe that determining a specific time of musical instrument invention is impossible, as many early musical instruments were made from animal skins, bone, wood, and other non-durable materials.
Musical instruments developed independently in many populated regions of the world. However, contact among civilizations caused rapid spread and adaptation of most instruments in places far from their origin. By the post-classical era, instruments from Mesopotamia were in maritime Southeast Asia, and Europeans played instruments originating from North Africa. Development in the Americas occurred at a slower pace, but cultures of North, Central, and South America shared musical instruments.
By 1400, musical instrument development slowed in many areas and was dominated by the Occident. During the Classical and Romantic periods of music, lasting from roughly 1750 to 1900, many new musical instruments were developed. While the evolution of traditional musical instruments slowed beginning in the 20th century, the proliferation of electricity led to the invention of new electric instruments, such as electric guitars, synthesizers and the theremin.
Musical instrument classification is a discipline in its own right, and many systems of classification have been used over the years. Instruments can be classified by their effective range, material composition, size, role, etc. However, the most common academic method, Hornbostel–Sachs, uses the means by which they produce sound. The academic study of musical instruments is called organology.
I'm 42. Due to some unfortunate life changes, a little anxiety and the non stop stupid rain I am looking for something to keep my mind and hands occupied. I have been passing by a guitar shop daily on walks with my dog and it has my wheels turning. I've never really played an instrument before...
This is a handmade violin produced by an apprentice violin maker during the 80's working under a master in Beijing. I purchased it from a violin shop in Chengdu in Western China. Plays beautifully and has some gorgeous, tiger striped wood. Ebony fingerboard.
Comes with rosin, a bow, and a...
This package is the full setup: Fretless Striped Ebony Kala U-Bass (fresh battery in the pre-amp), matching high-quality hard case, 25w Ampeg Bass amp, high-quality Vox 20’ cable.
Ready to plug in and play. All items are in mint condition and waiting for a player.
$500 or trade for firearms...
Epiphone Sheraton II with Vintage Sunburst finish, all stock. Lockinh hard case included. Bought new 10ish years ago, rarely ever played as I'm more of a bass guy. Asking $700
Fender FM212R is a 2 channel, 100 watt, 2x12 solid state amp with built-in overdrive and reverb control, controllable...