Music Facts for Kids
Fun facts about music and musicians
The clarinet uses a single reed, which is a thin piece of cane that vibrates when you blow.
Tibetan singing bowls make a beautiful ringing tone when you run a mallet around their rim.
Folk music is traditional music that is passed down from parent to child, often without being written down.
The pentatonic scale uses just five notes and is found in music from China, Africa, Scotland, and beyond.
The harmonica is so small it fits in your pocket and is one of the most popular instruments worldwide.
Music is often called a universal language because it can move people emotionally even without words.
Bells have been rung to celebrate, warn, and call people together for thousands of years.
A snare drum has metal wires stretched across the bottom that rattle when the drum is hit.
The melody of a song is the main tune — it is the part you hum or whistle after hearing a song.
The koto is a traditional Japanese instrument with 13 strings stretched over a long wooden body.