Music Theory and Culture History of Luthiery 13 October 2024 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS Lutherie is the art of constructing, repairing, and restoring musical instruments, particularly string instruments. The term seems to originate from the French “luthier“, meaning lute maker, one of the oldest instruments that profoundly influenced this profession. Throughout history, lutherie has accompanied the evolution of music, improving and perfecting the instruments used by musicians. Over time, […] Read more »
String Instruments History and Characteristics of the Grand Piano 25 November 2023 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS The grand piano is a fascinating and iconic musical instrument that has captured the hearts of musicians and enthusiasts worldwide. Its rich history and unique features make it an instrument of great artistic and technical value. We will explore the origin of the grand piano and its evolution over the centuries. The Harpsichord and the […] Read more »
Music Theory and Culture Handmade Musical Instruments in Italian Folklore and Popular Tradition 18 November 2023 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS Folk music, also known as traditional music, is created by the people and has always stood in contrast to classical music. This genre shares common traits across nations and is characterized by being occasional, meaning tied to specific moments in history or the life of a community. Over the years, folk music has been passed […] Read more »
Amplification and Electronic Musical Instruments History, characteristics and sound of the Theremin 7 October 2023 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS The theremin is a one-of-a-kind musical instrument, renowned for its ethereal and eerie sound. Invented in 1920 by the Russian physicist Lev Sergeyevich Termen, also known as Leon Theremin, this instrument embodies human ingenuity and creativity. What makes the theremin so unique is that it can be played without being touched: the musician controls the […] Read more »
String Instruments How to Build a Piano 1 October 2023 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS The piano is one of the most fascinating and comprehensive instruments in the musical landscape. It is, in fact, one of the main protagonists of the greatest compositions that have marked the history of music. Its origins are very interesting and date back to the early 1700s. Naturally, at that time, the piano did not […] Read more »
Music Theory and Culture Celtic Musical Instruments: Types, Characteristics, and History 23 August 2023 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS Discover the magical world of Celtic musical instruments and immerse yourself in the rich sound tradition of ancient Celtic culture.The evocative sounds of Celtic music have the power to transport us to distant lands, immersing us in mysterious and captivating atmospheres. Celtic musical instruments play a fundamental role in creating this sonic magic, with their […] Read more »
Percussion Instruments Bongos: From African Instrument to Global Phenomenon 21 August 2023 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS The bongo (often referred to in plural as bongos or bongas) is a percussion instrument of African origin, consisting of two drums of different sizes placed next to each other, played directly with the hands. The bongo is used in Latin music, especially in Cuban music, where it has developed a particular form and technique. […] Read more »
Idiophones The Cristal Baschet: A Musical Instrument to Discover 17 August 2023 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS The Cristal Baschet is a fascinating and unique musical instrument, belonging to the family of idiophone musical instruments. Created by brothers Bernard and François Baschet in the 1950s, the Cristal Baschet is a work of art that blends aesthetics and sound in an extraordinary way. In this article, we will explore the history, characteristics, and […] Read more »
Amplification and Electronic Musical Instruments The Ondes Martenot Synthesizer: History and Characteristics 16 August 2023 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS The Ondes Martenot is one of the earliest electronic synthesizers in history, invented by Frenchman Maurice Martenot in 1928. Martenot was a cellist and a radio telegraph technician who, during World War I, experimented with sound interference between radio oscillators. Inspired by the theremin, another electronic instrument invented by Russian Leon Theremin, Martenot aimed to […] Read more »
String Instruments Nyckelharpa: History, Characteristics, and Sound 20 June 2023 / 2 January 2025 by Team HmS The Nyckelharpa is a bowed chordophone musical instrument originating from Sweden, belonging to the same family as the hurdy-gurdy and the vielle. Its name literally means “key harp” and refers to the mechanism that allows the pitch of notes to change by pressing tangents under the strings. The instrument has a wooden soundbox, three or […] Read more »
