5 Musical Instruments For Kids

The ’90s were a great time to be alive. It’s not because of the frosted tips, Super Nintendo, and sure-fire pop songs, but also for some serious music. Although there are so many memorable tunes from this decade, it’s near impossible to pick out which is everyone’s favorite. So, the next time you’re off to karaoke, use these 10 songs as your playlist. We promise that the lyrics of these songs will have you feeling like a 90’s pop star in no time.

Green Day – “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)” (1997)

Let a college fraternity guy low E string, and he’ll give you an energetic rendition of this song. “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)” is etched in the brains of ’90s kids for its simplicity. It has been played behind every high school homecoming reel since 1997. The song is just so darn catchy that it beats out any other tune on the radio when stuck at 3 am driving back from your friend’s house.

Britney Spears – “…Baby One More Time” (1999)

It’s time to turn back the clock and reminisce on our favorite Britney Spears songs from the 90s. The Economist regarded baby One More Time for its greatest debt in pop music history. The song went platinum in the US, double-platinum in the UK, and triple-platinum in Australia. It picked up a Grammy nomination for the best pop album – surprising because it was her debut. We all remember “…Baby One More Time” most of all for giving us something special: middle school dances.

Whitney Houston – “I Will Always Love You” (1992)

The Bodyguard is a classic. The song “I Will Always Love You” was written by Dolly Parton way back in 1973 before being made famous by Whitney Houston. It’s one of the most influential romantic movies, and Whitney Houston put her own spin on it when she starred in it as Rachel Marron. Houston made the song iconic with a 14 week stay at number 1 on Billboard Hot 100 charts during 1993-1994.

Baha Men – “Who Let the Dogs Out?” (2000)

It’s not too difficult to remember the lyrics of “Who Let the Dogs Out?” The song was a major hit for children born between 1992 and 2002. The documentary about this song debuted at the South by Southwest Festival in 2019. However, it has since been met with rave reviews on Rotten Tomatoes (100% as of now).

Ricky Martin – “Livin’ La Vida Loca” (1999)

As Ricky Martin celebrated his 40th birthday, he reminisced about that fateful day when “Livin’ La Vida Loca” was released. He had just been a regular old child star trying to make it big, and that’s when the song changed everything for him. It scored four Grammy nominations. Moreover, it earned the valuable distinction of getting played at literally every middle schooler’s birthday party for ten years.

Check out: 10 Songs From The 90s That Defined The Decade.

Spice Girls – “Wannabe” (1996)

It’s the 90s, and we all know that word: “Wannabe.” That is what you think when you see this song title. Released in 1996 by a new group called Spice Girls, “If You Wanna Be My Lover” introduced us to an era of pop music.

TLC – “No Scrubs” (1999)

We bet you know the song “No Scrubs” by TLC. It’s been a favorite of 90s kids for their whole life and is still popular today. If you haven’t heard this one before, then there’s something wrong with you because it was all over mainstream radio back in 1999. In fact, to this day, we can’t swipe through our dating apps without seeing someone who says they’re looking for no scrubs. Or they might be telling others not to be too picky about how they look like on Tinder (the app launched right around when No Scrubs came out).

R.E.M – “Losing My Religion” (1991)

“Losing My Religion” is the song that took R.E.M to stratospheric fame levels. They were eventually led into the prestigious Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in their first year. Released back in 1991, “Losing My Religion” spent 21 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart at its heyday. It also received two Grammys for Best Short Form Music Video and Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. The song truly is an honorable feat that might never be accomplished again.

Natalie Imbruglia – “Torn” (1997) 

We’re sure everyone knows the words “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia. However, most don’t know that this catchy song was actually an Old Danish folk tune before becoming a popular American rock band’s cover. It went through multiple transformations before finally being released as one of the many versions sung in different languages.

Smash Mouth – “All-Star” (1999)

It’s hard to believe that you can watch a movie and not just see the character but hear their voice as well. The dulcet 90s songs of Shrek or Donkey are imprinted in our minds for eternity with Smash Mouth’s “All-Star.” The track was used as the movie’s soundtrack released on April 22nd, 2001 – 20 years ago.

In the comment section below, let us know about which of these top 90s songs you were crazy about in your childhood days.

Music is an integral part of our daily life, and it’s something that provides meaning to our moments. Without musical instruments, all we have are sounds with no soul behind them. There will never be one song without its accompaniment from some musical instrument. Music and musical instruments go together like peanut butter and jelly. Discussing their importance, here are 15 famous musical instruments that you’ve probably heard on countless pop songs over the years.

Guitar

The guitar is an instrument that produces sound through string vibrations. The string vibrates at a specific frequency, resulting in beautiful sounds to our ears. Today it’s one of the most famous musical instruments part of nearly every genre imaginable- from folk music to rock. This should be enough reason for you to decide if this might be your next favourite hobby or profession; with open arms waiting just around the corner, it’s time for you to pick up those plucks and strums.

Keyboard

These are musical instruments that require a keyboard to play music. It has keys on the playing surface that fingers can press to produce different sound combinations. The piano is one such instrument among many others like organs, electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and digital pianos – all vary in size but not sound. 

Drums

A drum kit is a collection of drums and other percussion instruments. The kit splits into four parts, including the breakables (sticks), shells (bass drums, toms) extensions, usually the cymbals on top or side. These cymbals create a sound when you hit them; The kit comprises hardware like stands for both your hands and feet to provide more stability while playing. The best part about learning how to play this instrument? The drummer can add life-like effects to any song.

Piano

Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano in Italy. The piano comprises a keyboard with small levers that the player presses with their fingers to produce a sound. The word “piano” comes from pianoforte, an Italian term for early 1700s versions of this instrument. Modern pianos come in two basic configurations: grand or upright; there are various styles within each category.

Violin

The violin is one of the most iconic and influential musical instruments in history. It has been a crucial part of many cultures, especially the western culture, where it was initially used as a solo instrument or orchestral filler. Eastern European music, like Turkish folk songs, uses violins for rhythmic accompaniment.

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Saxophone

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece. It has holes in it, which the player closes to create different notes using their lungs or diaphragm. The sound then resonates outwards into an enclosed space. In an auditorium full of people, the beautiful melody of the saxophone makes its way through the listener’s ears only to get absorbed back inside the instrument.

Flute

The flute is a wind instrument that has one or more air chambers fitted with free reeds. Musicians play this instrument by placing their lips over the chamber and blowing into it to create sound. Different cultures give different names for the same type of instrument, like in China, where they call them dizi instead of “flutes.”

Sitar

The sitar has had a significant impact on Indian history and culture. Sitar is often used in Hindustani classical music, which dates back to the 16th century. The musical instrument underwent many changes during this time of transformation before becoming popular worldwide through Ravi Shankar’s work and its use for film soundtracks such as A Passage To India and Gandhi (both from 1982). Today, you can find musicians playing their instruments at weddings across the country.

Tabla

Tabla comes from the exotic land of the subcontinent. The instrument is about a pair of drums, particularly for folk, classical and traditional music. Besides India, it’s common in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Tabla has two small barrel-shaped drums of different sizes, with specific diameters to play. 

Harmonium

The harmonium is a traditional Indian classical instrument. It produces sound on blowing air through reeds tuned to different pitches, thus making musical notes. Did you know that it’s possible to play the harmonium with your feet too? Yes! In this case, one foot must be on both pedals at once, and they will need to press them simultaneously.

Clarinet

The clarinet is a musical instrument with a cylindrical bore and flared bell. It has one reed, which produces sound when the musician blows air across it. The Clarinetist plays in many genres of music, including classical and jazz, to bring beauty into what might otherwise be silence.

Accordion

The accordion is a musical instrument that we see in many movies. It has a box-shaped body made up of metal or wood-designed organ pipes, operated by squeezing them into each other. These pipes are then pulled away while drawing air out sharply (squeezing). A person who plays this type of music on such an instrument would be called an “accordionist.”

Which of these famous musical instruments have you used? Let us know in the comments section below.