Music Industry and Knowledge

Hermann harp: characteristics, price, and history of the modern musical instrument

Speaking of the harp, many people think that it is a musical instrument with a very old history, even if you look at the page on the official sales website. However, new species of harp are emerging. That is the Hermann harp. The Hermann harp is a new type of harp that appeared in Germany, and it is also a relatively recent instrument. Therefore, although it is not very well known, it is an instrument that is attracting attention.

2023.06.02

Instrument

Danbau: characteristics, price, and history of the ethnic musical instrument

You may not have heard much about Dan Bau. This instrument is a traditional Vietnamese instrument and one of the instruments used by the ancient Vietnamese. This instrument is classified as a stringed instrument, and has a rather unusual feature of having only one string.

2023.05.26

Instrument

[Music and animals] Music that parrots like, music that responds

Do parakeets like singing? In this article, I will explain what I felt about birds. Many people have the impression that they are very intelligent because they can speak human language. So, do parakeets have any favorite music? And what kind of music do they respond to? I looked into it.

2023.05.02

General

Is Vocaloid popular overseas? The reality of vocaloids such as Hatsune Miku

Many people think that the culture of Vocaloid, Vocaloid, and Vocaloid p, such as the popular Hatsune Miku, is exclusive to the Japanese music industry. This is actually true to some extent. However, this does not mean that it is not popular outside of Japan at all. It is also becoming known that foreign language versions of Vocaloid songs are being produced and distributed in large quantities.

2023.04.21

General

[World music market] The reason and reality of the Galapagosization of the Japanese music industry Is Japanese music behind?

As mentioned in the article below, the Japanese music industry has a very unique structure. As a result, foreign listeners have completely ignored it, and furthermore, the diversification of music within Japan has led to the formation of a very unique structure. What does that mean for the Japanese music industry?

2023.04.14

General

[World Music Market Ranking 2023] Global music sales market growth

In March 2023, IFPI released 2022 music market sales data. What stands out most in 2022 is that we were able to confirm remarkable growth in China, the Middle East, South America, and Africa, which are considered to be emerging music countries. Based on the conventional ranking, the current state of the world music market is summarized as an article.

2023.04.05

General

Tsimbarom: Characteristics, price, and history of the percussion instrument

Cimbalom is a Hungarian folk instrument. Cimbalom is a musical instrument that spread to Hungary, Romania, Austria, etc. in the eastern part of Europe, and sounds are produced by hitting or playing metal strings stretched on a trapezoidal box. This instrument was often used in modern European orchestras.

2023.03.10

Instrument

Baritone guitar: What are the characteristics of the instrument? About price and history

Do you know what a baritone guitar is? The baritone guitar was developed by an American musical instrument manufacturer and belongs to the family of guitars. There is no clear definition for a baritone guitar. It features a longer scale than a normal guitar.

2023.03.03

Instrument

Domra: Features, price, history Differences from balalaika

Do you know the musical instrument called domra? Many people associate Russia with the balalaika, but the domra is a different instrument. It is said that the domra was not originally from Russia, but was brought over by Mongolia. The domra resembles a balalaika, but is actually different in shape and tone.

2023.02.22

Instrument

Mandoroncello: characteristics, price, and history of the folk instrument

The mandroncello is a musical instrument similar to the mandolin. The mandroncello becomes a larger instrument than the mandola and is often responsible for the lower register. The mandolin family of instruments is very well known in Europe, and so are the instruments of the same group. Therefore, there are many instrumentalists.

2023.02.16

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