Instruments

Descriptions and images of the didjeridu, bullroarer, gum-leaf, and clapsticks.

Online archives of quarterly journal devoted to interesting and unusual musical instruments and sound sources, along with sales of instruments and guides on how to make and play them.

Manufacturer of piano benches and stools. Company profile, product catalogue and details. [English/Italian/German]

Explores the history of the Native American flute with historical essays, songbooks, finger guides, scales, instruction, and how flutes are made and played.

Information on how to choose, set-up, tune and maintain drums, percussion, cymbals and hardware. Free MP3 downloads.

Information about tympani, sticks, drum sets, composers and miscellaneous topics.

The controller page at Synth Zone

Small, general purpose, analog to MIDI interface for the prototyping of musical instruments and interactive control systems.

User reviews of lots of synthesizers.

Information about theremins and musical saws. History, news, soundfiles, and upcoming performances.

Maker of reconstructions of early pianos and harpsichords. Articles on history of different regional styles.

Audio samples of different styles of instruments. Comparisons to other period instruments with similar sound.

A private forum, for members only, on flute construction and related topics.

A photo album of a private collection of over 200 bells of various ages, from all over the world. Includes photos of bells in Romanian churches and the literature and the history of bells.

Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the instrument making, its use in churches and temples from different countries, bell towers, famous bells, and gallery.

Instructions for drum refinishing, tuning, and construction. Included are an on-line store, discussion forums and product reviews.

Drum techniques project by Mike James.

Hang Drum World is an informative resource for people wanting to learn more about the Hang Drum.

Online articles, archives, news, and subscription information.

Tribute to Nancy Terdrik, a vaudeville performer and spoon player known as Fancy Nancy. Includes how to play the spoons, audio, and video.

Focuses on all free-reed bellows instruments. Offers listings of accordionists, articles, organisations, weekly news, general information, internet site design and hosting.

Music With A Smile Productions offer accordion videos and accordion workshops in addition to live accordion music performances.

Annual competition held in Canada. Features news, schedule, rules and information about featured guests, bursary and local solutions.

Accordions, standard models and made to order. Manufacturing details and model list. Graz-Seiersberg, Austria. (English/German)

Information on accordion convention held annually.

UK accordion club news, newsletter archives, recordings, and information on concerts, festivals, and events.

A chord and scale chart generator for 5-string banjos. Works with all tunings.

Discussions about banjo-related subjects and jam etiquette.

Site for left handed bass players. International lefty list includes general information and contact details.

A collection of electric bass-related user reviews: strings, basses, pickups, amps, and cabinets.

User submitted archive and gallery of fretless basses; also offers interviews with players and a forum.

Chinese two stringed bowed instrument. Includes description, pictures and MP3s.

For enthusiasts of Harmony guitars, a database of specifications and photos; includes acoustic and electric models, listed by model number, brand name and family.

Stephen Holst. Huitars and F-style mandolins. Features construction detail photos, audio samples. Creswell, Oregon USA.

Gavin Baird Luthier. Handcrafted guitars and mandolins made to individual specifications.

Custom Guitars and Bass Guitars since the 1960's

Luthier creating guitars and violins; gallery of instruments, with information about his woods, workshop, and techniques. [Georgia, US]

Chris Bozung, luthier; information about his acoustic guitars and banjos, with specifications and options, testimonials, articles, and price list. [Tennessee, US]

Information on Greek ouds and playing traditions, with Windows Media samples of taksims. In English and Greek.

Basic information about the oud and Ottoman music, including tuning systems, modes, hand positions, and exercises.

A journal of Jameel Abraham's experiments with making Turkish-style ouds. Includes step-by-step pictures and description.

Includes links, artists, book recommendations, streaming audio, and a brief description about the Indian sitar.

Instructional resource for the ukulele, includes lessons, tuning tips, sheet music and mp3s.

Links to related sites. Also Hawaiian Koa ukuleles, hula implements, and a chord chart.

Alligator Boogaloo's ukulele fun site. Songs, tabs, photos, games, and cartoon drawings by artist Jerrold Connors.

Ukulele-related political action organization.

Detailing the history, types, performers, and suitable music, with free downloadable mp3 files of public domain songs from the early twenties.

Record label features ukulele talent. History, calendar, store, and contact information.

Includes a wealth of information concerning the history of banjo ukuleles, the companies that made them, and the various types.

Promoting classical Gaelic piping to a global audience. Articles, CD recommendations, and links for piobaireachd.