A musical instrument is a device created or adapted to make musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can be considered a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. A person who plays a musical instrument is known as an instrumentalist. The history of musical instruments dates to the beginnings of human culture. Early musical instruments may have been used for rituals, such as a horn to signal success on the hunt, or a drum in a religious ceremony. Cultures eventually developed composition and performance of melodies for entertainment. Musical instruments evolved in step with changing applications and technologies. Music Equipment Shops in Kenya
The date and origin of the first device considered a musical instrument is disputed. The oldest object that some scholars refer to as a musical instrument, a simple flute, dates back as far as 67,000 years. Some consensus dates early flutes to about 37,000 years ago. However, most historians believe that determining a specific time of musical instrument invention is impossible, as many early musical instruments were made from animal skins, bone, wood and other non-durable materials.
Musical instruments developed independently in many populated regions of the world. However, contact among civilizations caused rapid spread and adaptation of most instruments in places far from their origin. By the Middle Ages, instruments from Mesopotamia were in maritime Southeast Asia, and Europeans played instruments originating from North Africa. Development in the Americas occurred at a slower pace, but cultures of North, Central, and South America shared musical instruments.
By 1400, musical instrument development slowed in many areas and was dominated by the Occident. During the Classical and Romantic periods of music, lasting from roughly 1750 to 1900, many new musical instruments were developed. While the evolution of traditional musical instruments slowed beginning in the 20th century, the proliferation of electricity led to the invention of new electric instruments, such as electric guitars, synthesizers and the theremin.
Musical instrument classification is a discipline in its own right, and many systems of classification have been used over the years. Instruments can be classified by their effective range, their material composition, their size, role, etc. However, the most common academic method, Hornbostel–Sachs, uses the means by which they produce sound. The academic study of musical instruments is called organology.
Asanand Music Shop, Nairobi
Moi Avenue
At New assanands music store, Expect to find products from all the leading brands such as Universal Audio, Yamaha and a full range of affordable studio equipment from.
- Telephone Number: 0722614274
- Telephone Number 2: 0722513975
- Email Address: info@assanandmusic.co.ke
- Website: http://www.assanandmusic.co.ke/
Sokota Music Shop, Nairobi
Gaborone Road, Nairobi
Direct Importers and Dealers of all types of Music Instruments, Parts & Accessories.
- Telephone Number: 0720357011
- Email Address: sokota@jambo.co.ke
Credible Sounds Village Market, Nairobi
Village Market (New Wing)
- Telephone Number: 0741412052
- Telephone Number 2: 0741411963
- Email Address: credible@crediblesoundsvillagemarket.com
- Website: https://crediblesounds.com/
Credible Sounds is the leading musical instrument outlet in Nairobi, Kenya.
Credible Sounds Nairobi Town, Nairobi
Badru House, Moi Avenue, Nairobi
Credible Sounds is the leading musical instrument outlet in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Telephone Number: 0202223278
- Telephone Number 2: 0740 418 548
- Email Address: credible@crediblesounds.com
- Website: https://crediblesounds.com/
Hedgehog Creative, Nairobi
Sarit Centre, Nairobi
Hedgehog Creative is a musical instrument store located in Nairobi, Westlands at the Sarit Center shopping mall
- Telephone Number: 0736234473
- Telephone Number 2: 0717699236
- Email Address: info@hedgehogcreative.net
Assanands & Sons Music Store, Nairobi
Moi avenue, Royalty house Telephone Number: 0721704044
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Kassangas Music Shop, Nairobi
Gill House
The number one music shop/store in East and Central Africa. Visit our main Music Shop located at Gill House, Tom Mboya Street
- Telephone Number: 0717639296
- Email Address: thekassangas@gmail.com
Piano Experts Centre, Nairobi West
Kogo Star Plaza., Shop 18, Mai Mahiu Road off Langata Road
Nairobi West Opposite Kenya Institute For The Blind
- Telephone Number: 0757899438
- Email Address: amani@pianoexpertscentre.com
Drumland Ltd, Westlands
Bishan Plaza, Mpaka Road, Nairobi
P.O.BOX 66791-00800
DRUMLAND is the only drummer’s store in Kenya. Our business is driven by the passion of the owner for drums, whom is a drummer too.
- Telephone Number: 0720824595
- Email Address: drumland.ltd@gmail.com
- Website: https://drumlandltd.wixsite.com/
Kayt Prosound Venture, Nairobi
Luthuli Avenue, Nairobi Telephone Number: 0721675281
Pearl Sounds, Nairobi
Luthuli of Kamae road Nairobi Telephone Number: 0720309752
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Musicland
At musicland music shop, provides quality Music instruments in Kenya at pocket friendly prices. from Guitars, to drums kits, keyboards and PA systems we stock them all. Musicland is truly the best online music instrument shop in Nairobi Kenya That serve east and central Africa.
Nairobi: Moi Avenue,behind
Nation center on moi ave
P.O. BOX 00100-17344
Nairobi Kenya
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Phone: 0725414772
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Decibel
Leading Music Equipement supplier in Kenya
Decibel Audio Kenya
Luthuli Avenue,
Mobile: +254 724 317 104 Whatsapp : +254 724 417 104 Email: info@decibelaudiokenya.co.ke
