MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM - PHOENIX

This morning, Jason, Karol and I visited the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. We didn't know what to expect, but Paul and Jean indicated that it was a wonderful place. And it lived up to the way in which they described it.

The museum exhibited instruments and music from most of the world countries (including Cuba and North Korea which we don't recognize). After paying the $18 entrance fee, one received headphones and transmitter because at most of the country stations, you could hear music or listen to an explanation. That was very well done, because as you left one area, the transmitter automatically picked up the next area. Because of the headphones, the museum was basically quiet, and, although there were many people, it didn't seem crowded.

We'd advise a visit there if you're ever in the Phoenix area. Check out some of the photos....

A very unique guitar.

We could "bang" a replica of this Indonesian gong in the experiential area (and I did). Sounded just like gongs in Japan or in China.

The displays were very interesting with most having the screen to share the types of music.

We were encouraged to begin with Africa - much of the music must have originated there.

We needed to rest two-thirds of the way through.

I liked some of the music from my early days.

Harmonicas galore.

AFTER THE WHOLE TOUR, WE COULD EXPERIENCE PLAYING SOME OF THE INSTRUMENTS OR LISTEN TO OTHERS WHO ARE EXPERIMENTING.

THIS IS JUST ANOTHER OF OUR PHOENIX EXPERIENCES!