From the rock and pop of Western youth culture to the haunting sounds of
traditional Mongolian throat singers, all humans in all parts of the world make
music. Its harmonies affect us in a deep way and its beauty is universal.
We have developed hundreds of styles of music played with all kinds of
instruments, large and small. The very first instruments were simple flutes made
from animal bones, but we soon developed a vast array, making all kinds of
sounds. Today we can use the latest computer technology to create any sound
imaginable, and musicians continue to explore the endless possibilities of
music. Presented chronologically to