NMC Learning at Home: World's Oldest Instrument?

What is the world's oldest Instrument? We'll probably never know, but that won't stop us from exploring the possibilities. In this video, Evan the Educator makes a simple flute from a stalk of rhubarb. Learn to make one for yourself!
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0:00 Introduction
0:28 Ancient Instruments
1:30 Design
1:44 Rhubarb
3:02 Holes
4:00 Build a Flute
5:54 Technique
6:29 Conclusion

[@lh2227]

Thank you very much for creating these amazing videos!!! They are very fun to watch and most importantly, very helpful!!! 😍😍

[@amaucristobal7276]

I love you.

[@the36lessons11]

First instrument was rock on skull

[@ventura9388]

Yep, but whenever I play a solo I always end up with a headache.

[@yurtnurtgarr]

bonk

[@bengotagun]

Smash bros intro!

[@BayouMaccabee]

I always imagined that the first musical instrument was likely someone banging a stick on a hollow log. But, then again I am a percussionist so perhaps I'm a little biased.

[@EpicMope]

this dude looks like a knock off back yard scientist..
edit: interesting video tho, not tryna be rude or offensive

[@neyzenakifsubasi]

look reed flute turkish name ney using before sumerian on religion ritual .cheers for videos gl

[@cindymurdocca2376]

I believe the world's oldest instrument is the didgeridoo.