Music Facts for Kids
Fun facts about music and musicians
The recorder is one of the easiest wind instruments to learn, which is why many kids start with it.
Some animals, like elephants and parrots, have been shown to move to the beat of music.
Bagpipes are a traditional instrument from Scotland, often heard at celebrations and parades.
When you sing, two small folds in your throat called vocal cords vibrate to make sound.
A tambourine has small metal discs that jingle when you shake or tap it.
Bees make their humming sound by beating their wings about 200 times per second.
On a piano, pressing the keys on the right makes higher sounds, and the left makes lower sounds.
Many historians believe music is one of the oldest human art forms, predating writing.
Steel drums, also called steelpans, were invented in Trinidad and are made from oil barrels.
Most songs have verses that tell a story and a chorus that repeats the main message.