The banjo probably evolved from African string instruments, which lead to the development of the modern banjo in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The banjo has a distinctive sound associated with bluegrass, country and folk music styles.

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Oompah Gazebo has a small hole on its underside designed to borrow a standard bulb from your tree to light up the cottage. Upon lighting your cottage, you will immediately discover the first of many secrets, the beautifully crafted scene inside. What song is the band playing? Can you find 25 ginger men?

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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Album Cover

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This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and glitter for you to enjoy! From assortment 38017

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The ukulele is a Hawaiian version of a Portuguese stringed instrument brought to the islands by immigrants in the 19th century. It quickly became Hawaii's most popular musical instrument, and a favorite of King Kalkaua. The name ukulele roughly translates to "jumping flea" because of the player's rapid finger movements.

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Flutes appeared in every culture and exist in many forms today as folk instruments. In Western culture, the flute has evolved into the metal, keyed instrument we know today. The concert flute is a precision woodwind that uses a system of keys to produce beautiful tones.

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The saxophone was invented by and named for Antoine-Joseph Sax, who was an expert instrument maker and talented musician. Introduced in Paris and patented in 1846, the Saxophone has since become a necessity in every band due to its tonal beauty and versatility.

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The record player’s origins trace back to the invention of the phonograph by Thomas Edison in 1877. The record player was widely used until the 1980s. Despite technological advances in music, many people prefer the sound of a classic record player and collect records and players alike.

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In 1818, a young Austrian priest was trying to devise a way to include music for the Christmas Eve service that night since the church organ was broken. So he wrote a poem and took it to the organist, who composed a melody. That evening the song "Silent Night" was sung to the simple accompaniment of a guitar.

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The clarinet evolved from an earlier single-reed, woodwind instrument in the late 1600's. It was improved over the years, and Mozart was the first composer to use the clarinet in a symphony. With its lovely and unique sound, the clarinet is equally at home in orchestras and swing or jazz bands.

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Bartolomeo Cristofori of Padua, Italy, invented the piano in the early 18th century; Mozart and others composed masterworks on the "pianoforte." Over the centuries, the piano has been developed to include the current Grand variation used by orchestras around the world. The Baby Grand measures 5' or less, making it more suitable for residential use.

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