Our brains are great at recognising sounds, but they can be tricked. Essential information is included in just the first few milliseconds of a sound, making the beginning of a sound (its "onset") ...

There are some obscure instruments out there, and we reckon you probably can’t name every single one... The problem with obscure musical instruments is that they often look *very* similar to other ...

Take a look at some delicious beverages, pick your favourite and we’ll tell you which instrument you play. We think we can guess your instrument from your taste in alcoholic beverages. All you need is ...

The outside of the Brömserhof, the 15th-century knight’s manor where the museum is housed. Rudesheim Tourist AG/Marlis-Steinmetz A tour guide shows visitors a scroll from which music is played.

A key composing skill is understanding the sounds that musical instruments make and how they can combine together to create a sound, that you want for your composition. A violin is the highest pitched ...