| I have not yet met even a single person in my life, | | | | some of the famous African and American cultures, |
| who does not like music. Being able to play a musical | | | | these drums are given a lot of importance during folk |
| instrument or to sing is a different story but when it | | | | and traditional festivals. |
| comes to the appreciation of music then there is | | | | Harmonica |
| nobody in the world who is not in love with some | | | | Also known as harp or French organ, this instrument |
| kind of music or sound. For people like me, it is | | | | has been around for ages. It is simple to play |
| difficult to play something like a guitar or a stand up | | | | because there are not much techniques used in it. It |
| bass but there are still some musical instruments that | | | | produces a beautiful soothing sound. |
| I think can be easily played by anyone in the world. | | | | Maracas |
| Following are some of them: | | | | These are popular in the salsa music and are used to |
| Kazoo | | | | add rhythm to a band. Originally they were made of |
| This American instrument looks more or less like a | | | | gourds which were filled with dry seeds. |
| tube. Made of metal or plastic, its one end is flat | | | | Tambourine |
| while the other has a small opening. It causes a | | | | This is an easy to play small hand-held drum which is |
| nasally humming sound by manipulating the hole | | | | framed in wood. Small discs known as jingles are |
| where membrane is located. | | | | attached to the frame so when the drum is struck |
| Spoons | | | | they create sound. |
| Spoons are common utensils but they create a great | | | | Finger Cymbals |
| music hit together. This served as an important | | | | Also called zills, they are small metal discs worn on |
| musical instrument in some parts of Africa and | | | | the hands; one on each thumb and one on each |
| Europe in the early 18th century. Even today you can | | | | middle finger. They are associated with belly dance. |
| impress many if you know how to do the simple | | | | Bamboo Flute |
| musical magic with it. | | | | This instrument creates a beautiful music. It is easy |
| Bongos | | | | to create your own music with this instrument. |
| Bongo drums are two single-headed drums joined | | | | Associated with the Native American culture, this |
| together. They are held in the knees, when played. In | | | | instrument is highly popular around the world. |