Music is a universal leveler. It can bring nations together and can unite people unlike any other medium. The mass appeal of the genre makes it quite unique in the artistic world. This is why the landscape of music manages to change constantly from time to time. Every era is famous for its own musical styling. From the disco in the 80’s to grunge in the 90’s, music continues to evolve, as do the artists and even their instruments. There are several musical instruments out there that are completely unheard of as well. Here is a list of 5 strange and unusual musical instruments.
5. Stalacpipe Organ
5. Stalacpipe Organ
The Stalacpipe Organ was created in 1956 and is the largest musical instrument in the world. It was invented by Pentagon scientist Leland Sprinkle. This massive instrument occupies three acres of the Luray caverns in Virginia and the music is created by striking the stalactites in the cave with rubber mallets using a keyboard console.
4. Pikasso Guitar
4. Pikasso Guitar
The Pikasso guitar was originally designed by Linda Manzer. It draws its name from the cubist works of Picasso and is actually a modified harp guitar with a wedge-shaped body. It is used predominantly in Jazz, but works well with other genres as well.
3. Nyckelharpa
3. Nyckelharpa
This traditional Swedish instrument is actually one of the oldest instruments in the world. It was invented during the 14th century, and usually has 16 strings and 37 keys. The music created on this instrument is extremely melodic and works well with folk songs.
2. Singing Ringing Tree
2. Singing Ringing Tree
This is not exactly an instrument, but is more of a sculpture located in Pennine Hills, England. It was designed in 2006 by architects Mike Tonkin and Anna Liu. It is three meters tall and consists of various pipes made out of galvanized steel. Blowing through each opening produces a unique sound.
1. Zeusaphone
1. Zeusaphone
Zeusaphone, a truly strange musical instrument, was named after Zeus, the famous Greek god. It is made using a Tesla coil that manages to produce music by fiddling around with the spark output.
