Michael Jackson was on to something when he sang that "A-B-C" is "simple as "Do Re Mi." Music helps kids remember basic facts such as the order of letters in the alphabet, partly because songs tap into fundamental systems in our brains that are sensitive to melody and...

Recent revisions to British Airways' carry-on luggage rules can confuse travelers with musical instruments. Recent revisions to British Airways' carry-on luggage rules can confuse travelers with musical instruments. My two-week stay in Europe ended earlier this week...

JETSTAR passengers will now be allowed to carry musical instruments as carry-on items. Under the new policy, musicians will be allowed to store instruments which weigh less than 10kg and are smaller than 85cm in height, 36cm in width and 23cm in depth, in cabin...

HONOLULU —Lawmakers are considering a bill that would make the ukulele the state's official musical instrument. The bill passed through a house committee Wednesday with a unanimous vote. It now goes to the House floor for consideration. The ukulele comes from...

Guitar Thoughts: A few suggestions for choosing your first guitar.An acoustic guitar is a good choice. If you canafford a small amplifier, get an acoustic/electricguitar for practicing. An acoustic/electric guitar will give you more volume when you need to jam with...

Say something more about this... David Schneider sits with his new custom Gibson guitar at his home in Fairfield, Conn. It was given to him by Gibson after hearing of his plight of a broken guitar due to baggage handlers at Delta Airlines. Associated Press file....

If you are going to be in Brussels, this exhibit would definitely be worth seeing.  The following article tells more about Adolphe Sax and the exhibit: ___________________________________________________________ Adolphe Sax, who revolutionised jazz and blues with his...

As in the case of all priceless treasures, it would be difficult to sale this violin through the usual channels. Hopefully, it will eventually turn up and be returned to the rightful owners.  The following article details this robbery:...

The following article tells about a music school in the United Kingdom teaching guitar, drums, ukulele, vocals, violin, flute, piano, and recorder: Published on the 06 January 014 A Haddington school is preparing to make sweet music in 2014. Lamp House Music, a music...

The following article tells about the discovery of flutes dating back 40,000 + years. Researchers have identified what they say are the oldest-known musical instruments in the world. The flutes, made from bird bone and mammoth ivory, come from a cave in southern...