Wood has been used for thousands of years for the making of stringed musical instruments. Primitive harps were in existence in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as far back as 3,000 B.C. Other ancient ...

From hidden bacteria in brass mouthpieces to woodworm gnawing through violins, musical instruments face threats that go far beyond wear and tear. Scientists and conservators are uncovering the ...

For further inquires about Dennis Laird guitars and luthiery, call 970-306-3208 or email dlaird@colorado.net. At the end of a street in Eagle, in a salmon-colored house, lives a soft-spoken gentleman ...

This rare instrument, called a daxophone, sounds eerily similar to a human voice when played. There's something haunting ...

To capture the essence of Guillermo del Toro‘s “Pinocchio,” on Netflix Dec. 9, composer Alexandre Desplat came up with an ingenious idea: a score performed only with wood instruments. “I always like ...