The harp is one of the oldest instruments in the world. Evidence of the harp was found on the walls of ancient Egypt, 3000 BC. The large instrument simply consists of strings and a soundboard and makes an almost angelic sound when played. If you love the harp, why not make a piece of art. […]

The trombone is a fascinating instrument. Part of the brass family, a trombone has a big sound. That’s why it’s sometimes called the ‘voice of God’. There is a long slide that the player uses to change the pitch.  But like all instruments, it’s not as easy as you think. There are specific positions to […]

Ping Pong, aka Table Tennis, is a fun and popular sport worldwide. We believe it started in England but is most popular in Asia. It’s not just a recreational sport, Ping Pong is serious. It debuted at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and has been included in the summer games ever since. If you’re a […]

Tennis is a fun sport loved by millions. It’s harder than it looks to hit that ball back and forth over the net. But it’s so much fun. All it takes is some rackets a ball and two people. Not even two! If you have a sturdy wall, you can knock the ball against the […]

The Cello is a hauntingly beautiful orchestra instrument that dates back to 17th century Italy. It’s sort of like a large violin, in fact, the name means large violin. It’s the 2nd largest stringed instrument. If you dig the cello or are learning about the orchestra, why not enhance that knowledge with our coloring pages. […]

Leopards are fascinating animals. They are the smallest of the big cats, weighing in at 50-70lbs. They live in Africa, Asia and India in the forest,  mountains, desert and grasslands. They’re most notably known for their spots. Their spots are called ‘rosettes’ because they look like roses. If you’re studying leopards, or just think big […]

The clarinet is in the woodwind family found in the Orchestra. It is made of a mouthpiece, a straight tube, and a flared bell at the end. The keywork and tone holes adjust the flow of air through the instrument and change the sound. If you’re learning about the clarinet, or just really dig it, […]

When you see a number of people playing string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments together, it is called an orchestra. A symphony orchestra is large and a chamber orchestra is small. String instruments include the violin, cello, and bass. Wind instruments include flutes, clarinets, and bassoons. Brass instruments include trumpet, trombone, and tuba. And percussion […]

The flute is a woodwind instrument but it doesn’t have a reed. Sound is produced from the flow of air across the opening. Even though it’s a woodwind, flutes have been made of a number of different materials including wood, bone, ivory, glass, and metal. If you’re learning about flutes, or you just love how […]

Chess is a game of strategy, probably the most strategic of the board games. It takes some time to learn and to master. If you’re interested in chess there are numerous clubs and online places to learn and play. Show your enthusiasm for this fun game with your artistic skills. Color these fun Chess pages. […]