Musical Instruments By 20921 5500 BCE Drum Drums made with alligator skins have been found in Neolithic cultures located in China, dating to a period of 5500–2350 BC. Sep 13, 1490 Classical Violin This instrument is approximately 300 years of age, Dec 4, 1500 Trumpet Trumpet-like instruments have historically been used as signaling devices in battle or hunting, with examples dating back to at least 1500 BC Aug 17, 1700 Classical Piano The first fortepianos in the 1700s had a quieter sound and smaller dynamic range. Apr 16, 1850 Acoustic Guitar The guitar is considered a European-invented instrument that first appeared during the medieval period. Jul 18, 1920 Electric Violin An electric violin is a violin equipped with an electronic output of its sound Oct 18, 1930 Conga In the 1930s, several decades after the Cajons had became an important instrument of Rumba music Mar 30, 1931 Electric Guitar By the end of the 1930's, electronic amplification proved to be one of the most successful innovations for building a louder electric guitar May 11, 1970 Electronic Piano The first electronic pianos date from the 1970s and were mostly made in Italy Apr 9, 2009 Electric Trumpets its familiar feel will enable an acoustic trumpet player to learn it quickly and start playing with the least amount of change from their trumpet skills.
