Some ancient classical music instruments which those are still in use

Dhwani · 03-05-2018, 06:51 AM

Music no doubt is a very ancient thing of human history but is there any ancient music instrument still used in its original form?.

Lisnaholic · 03-05-2018, 07:45 AM

Welcome to MB, Dhwani!

I don't know about "classical music instruments", but for ancient instruments still used in their original form, the place to look might be among the Australian Aboriginies. They have the distinction of being the oldest surviving culture in human history, and they are still playing the bullroarer, the clap sticks, the digeridoo, and of course this well known instrument too:-

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Dhwani Groupie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 16	Some ancient classical music instruments which those are still in use Music no doubt is a very ancient thing of human history but is there any ancient music instrument still used in its original form?.

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Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	Welcome to MB, Dhwani! I don't know about "classical music instruments", but for ancient instruments still used in their original form, the place to look might be among the Australian Aboriginies. They have the distinction of being the oldest surviving culture in human history, and they are still playing the bullroarer, the clap sticks, the digeridoo, and of course this well known instrument too:- __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953