With the introduction of Buddhism into China after the Qin Dynasty, ancient bells gradually became important musical instruments for Buddhism. As the saying goes, "There are bells at every temple.
Joshua Kumbani and Prof. Margarita Díaz-Andreu explores the intriguing relationship between Zimbabwean rock art and musical instruments. Southern Africa has a long history of rock art research.
Some of the songs explore Ancient Greek modes (scales) and rhythm patterns, with ideas for recreating these using classroom instruments. The music arrangements contain ‘ancient’ sounds of ...
Koumartzis, 41, is continuing a family tradition focusing on making replicas of ancient Greek musical instruments based on old images on frescoes and vases going back centuries. “It all started ...
Several songs explore unusual scales (or modes), drones and rhythm-patterns, with ideas for recreating these aspects using classroom instruments. The music arrangements contain 'ancient' sounds of ...
With the pipa, Wu doesn't just re-create history — she channels it, breathing life into ancient ... of "written music for the pipa", one of China's most iconic traditional instruments.