The world has much to offer when it comes to music. Each country possesses a rich culture in music which is very diverse that can be seen and heard through their different musical instruments. These world instruments can be considered as part of musical treasures which we can present as part of our rich heritage to the world. Because of the variety of culture of different people and having creative imaginations, we have invented various instruments that can give off a feel of a familiar sound with rhythm and melody that we can relate and explore on to.

The classical world instruments range from drums, strings, wind, percussion and other cool instruments which can be a challenge to be familiarize with. They are numerous and all of which have rich heritage and originated in different parts of the world. Getting to know some of the famous ethnic instruments that are being used up until today may it is on concert halls or even on the street can be an educational but fun experience.

Drums. One of the oldest world instruments bearing the same basic design that has not been changed for a thousand of years. Ashiko Drum is an African drum that originated from Nigeria and is being played mostly in festivals and street parades. It makes you focus more on the rhythm having its own unique, big, deep sound. It looks good for tall people and is great for band that plays in drum circles or solo play.

String instruments can produce incredible flexible sounds. These instruments are flexible enough to be played in different music genres. The string instrument balalaika is a Russian folk instrument that can be played from folk music to classical and even rock music. It can be a replacement for violins, violas and violoncellos in orchestras. Another string instrument is the Celtic harp, it is considered as one of the most romantic of all instruments. It is perfect for people who want to achieve tranquility and for meditation purposes for the relaxing sound which this instruments produce. Lute, oud, psaltery, saz, sitar, mandolin, tanpura and bouzouki are other example of string instruments that are popular in world music.

Another great way to reminisce our rich heritage and culture can be achieve by listening to the distinct tunes that the wind instruments. A good example of a wind instrument that can really produce a humming sound and is preserved and supported by the active musical community is the renowned Celtic bagpipe. Other examples of wind instruments are didgeridoo, harmonium, rag dung and shofar; all have different styles and each can produce distinct sounds.

Gong. The gong on the other hand is used for different kinds of occasions such as ceremonies, TV shows, weddings, start and end of contests and many other occasions. It is one of the percussion instruments that has many types and have traditional functions as well. It has different pitches depending the type and size of the gong. Other kinds of percussion instruments are caxixi, cuica, kalimba thumb piano, singing bowls and tambourines.