Whilst on time out in Phoenix with Marcus and Jeff, Marcus took me to the Musical Instrument Museum.
You are given a little pack and a headset that syncs with whichever TV you are closest to. The origins and histories and examples were grouped by continent then by country.
I loved hearing how culture and people and music intertwined. And how it becomes part of who they are and how they contribute to it.
- Some of my favorites were playing the gong and seeing a video on how gongs were made.
- There was a Nickelodeon that was pretty cool to hear and see.
- I played Fur Elise on the Steinway.
- I bought musical instrument ornaments for everyone.
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| All the brass |
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| Tiny glass orchestra |
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| All the violins |
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| A double bass bigger than Marcus. |
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| A guitar that was played with the band Maroon 5 (insert fangirl squeal) |
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| Bronze drums from 1000's of year ago |
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| The carving detail of the wooden frame holding the gong I hit |
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| A Steinway in pieces |
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