Music Facts for Kids
Fun facts about music and musicians
A cello is so big that players hold it between their knees to play it while sitting down.
A cat's purr vibrates at a frequency that scientists think can help heal bones and muscles.
The didgeridoo is a long wooden wind instrument from Australia, played by Indigenous Australians for over 1,500 years.
The conductor stands at the front of an orchestra and uses a baton to lead all the musicians.
'Happy Birthday to You' is believed to be the most recognized song in the English language.
Dolphins communicate using clicks and whistles that scientists compare to a musical language.
An accordion makes sound when you squeeze it in and out, pushing air through reeds inside.
Music is written on five lines called a staff, and the position of a note on the staff tells you how high or low to sing it.
Many folk songs passed down through generations tell stories of history, nature, and daily life.
Inside a piano, tiny felt-covered hammers hit the strings when you press the keys.