Kouxian, or ancient jaw harp, is the earliest string instrument that has been found in China. By placing kouxian between the lips and tapping it with the fingers, the instrument can produce sounds, ...

International Jew's Harp Society member Nguyen Duc Minh talks about his passion for the rare instrument. The Jew's harp, or mouth harp, or jaw harp, consists of a flexible metal or bamboo tongue or ...

The concert harp is famous for its heavenly image. It hasn’t always had a place in orchestral music, but since the 19th century composers like Ravel and Debussy have been in love with the instrument ...