Exploring the Stories Behind Your Favourite Music

Did you know the piano is a percussion instrument with over 12,000 parts? This fun fact is from our series, where we share interesting details about the instruments we teach and love.

The guitar has strings from 3,000 years ago! This slide reveals that ancient Egypt had guitar-like instruments, and explains that the modern guitar's warmth comes from its body resonance.

The Tabla Speaks! This slide explains that every sound from the tabla has its own name, recited like poetry by masters. The secret to its voice is the black circle, a mix of iron filings and rice paste.

The Sarangi is the voice of emotion. This slide describes how it sings like the human voice, with forty sympathetic strings that hum along, giving it a soul of its own.

The Stradivarius Secret. This slide delves into the mystery of the violin, noting that traces of honey, egg whites, and even volcanic ash in its varnish created a perfect tone that no one has recreated.

This is the cover of our series on '7 Interesting Facts About Indian Performing Arts'. It's an invitation to explore one of the oldest cultural traditions in the world, from temple rituals to healing ragas.

Music That Heals. This slide from our series explains that ancient ragas were designed to change your mood, with some even believed to heal the body and mind, showcasing the therapeutic power of Indian music.