Music Facts for Kids
Fun facts about music and musicians
A standard piano has 88 keys — 52 white and 36 black.
Drums are one of the oldest instruments in the world, used by humans for over 7,000 years.
A guitar makes sound when its strings vibrate — the thicker the string, the lower the note.
Ludwig van Beethoven wrote some of his most famous music after he became completely deaf.
Humpback whales sing long, complex songs underwater that can last up to 30 minutes.
A violin is made from over 70 pieces of wood carefully glued together.
Lullabies have been used in almost every culture to help babies fall asleep.
Birds sing to communicate, attract mates, and mark their territory.
A trumpet is made of brass tubing that, if uncoiled, would stretch about 4.5 feet long.
Listening to music can change how you feel — happy songs can lift your mood right away.