Sometimes called Harmonic Harps, wind harps originated in ancient Greece (circa 6 BC)

designed to be played by the wind; free of the touch of human hands.

Listen to a sample of the Grand Harp

Sea Organ

Sea Organ (morske orgulje) is located on the shores of Zadar, Croatia

Simple and elegant steps, carved in white stone, were built on the quayside. Underneath, there are 35 musically tuned tubes with whistle openings on the sidewalk. The movement of the sea pushes air through, and

musical chords are played

Listen to some sounds of the Sea Organ

one of the earliest electronic instruments

is played without ever physically touching it

Outfitted with two antennas, the primary operator is the electrostatic coupling between the player and the instrument's electrodes. When the hands of the player enter the electrostatic field, changes in pitch and volume occur. The left side controls the volume, and the right controls the pitch

Listen to a sample of the Theremin