Instrumentation is an integral part of music—whether a pop ballad, orchestral symphony, a duet, or any number of instruments playing together. Different instruments have different sounds and timbres, ...

Including a tambourine, cymbals, maracas and more, this brightly coloured, ten-piece instrument set from Melissa & Doug is a great introduction to percussive music-making for children aged 3 and over.

Ranking the hardest musical instruments is no easy task. After all, nearly every instrument comes with its own unique challenges. That said, we’ll give the recorder, tambourine, and triangle a pass on ...