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Lute vs. Guitar: How One Instrument Gave Rise to Another

Lute vs. Guitar: How One Instrument Gave Rise t...

David Murphy

The evolution of musical instruments is a fascinating journey, and few instruments showcase this progression as clearly as the lute and the guitar. The modern guitar, a staple in various...

Lute vs. Guitar: How One Instrument Gave Rise t...

David Murphy

The evolution of musical instruments is a fascinating journey, and few instruments showcase this progression as clearly as the lute and the guitar. The modern guitar, a staple in various...

The Rebec: Tracing the Origins of a Medieval String Instrument

The Rebec: Tracing the Origins of a Medieval St...

David Murphy

The medieval period was an era of musical experimentation, where cultures intertwined and instruments evolved through trade, migration, and innovation. Among the many stringed instruments that shaped early European music,...

The Rebec: Tracing the Origins of a Medieval St...

David Murphy

The medieval period was an era of musical experimentation, where cultures intertwined and instruments evolved through trade, migration, and innovation. Among the many stringed instruments that shaped early European music,...

The Influence of the Baroque Guitar on Modern Classical Guitar

The Influence of the Baroque Guitar on Modern C...

David Murphy

The evolution of the classical guitar owes much to its predecessor, the Baroque guitar. The transition between these two instruments marks a significant transformation in musical styles, construction techniques, and...

The Influence of the Baroque Guitar on Modern C...

David Murphy

The evolution of the classical guitar owes much to its predecessor, the Baroque guitar. The transition between these two instruments marks a significant transformation in musical styles, construction techniques, and...

Kalimba in African Music and Traditions

Kalimba in African Music and Traditions

David Murphy

The Kalimba, often referred to as the "thumb piano," holds a special place in African music and traditions. Its gentle, melodic tones and compact design make it a versatile and...

Kalimba in African Music and Traditions

David Murphy

The Kalimba, often referred to as the "thumb piano," holds a special place in African music and traditions. Its gentle, melodic tones and compact design make it a versatile and...

The Origin of the Mountain Dulcimer: From Appalachia to the World

The Origin of the Mountain Dulcimer: From Appal...

David Murphy

The mountain dulcimer, with its distinctive hourglass or teardrop shape, is a musical instrument deeply rooted in the Appalachian Mountains' cultural and musical traditions. Over time, this humble yet enchanting...

The Origin of the Mountain Dulcimer: From Appal...

David Murphy

The mountain dulcimer, with its distinctive hourglass or teardrop shape, is a musical instrument deeply rooted in the Appalachian Mountains' cultural and musical traditions. Over time, this humble yet enchanting...

The Role of Bodhran in Irish Folk Music and Beyond

The Role of Bodhran in Irish Folk Music and Beyond

David Murphy

The Bodhran is more than just a drum; it is the heartbeat of Irish folk music. Its deep, resonant tones create the rhythm that underpins traditional melodies, making it a...

The Role of Bodhran in Irish Folk Music and Beyond

David Murphy

The Bodhran is more than just a drum; it is the heartbeat of Irish folk music. Its deep, resonant tones create the rhythm that underpins traditional melodies, making it a...