Six strings, strummed for chords and melodies.
acoustic guitar
Mainstream and catchy, always on the radio and topping the charts
Pop
Queen - A British rock band known for theatrical performances and operatic vocals, with hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You."
Freddie Mercury
"Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but here's my number..."
"Call Me Maybe" – Carly Rae Jepsen
The best-selling album of all time, packed with hits like 'Billie Jean,' 'Beat It,' and the unforgettable title track.
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Snappy drum that leads with crisp hits
snare drum
Orchestral and structured, with roots dating back centuries
Classical
Coldplay - A British alternative rock band that rose to fame with emotional ballads and anthems like "Yellow" and "Fix You."
Chris Martin
"You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life"
"Dancing Queen" - ABBA
An R&B album exploring love, self-discovery, and empowerment, with hits like "The Weekend" and "Love Galore."
Ctrl – SZA
Large, plucked strings, creates an angelic sound
harp
A vibrant pop genre from East Asia, famous for catchy tunes, intricate choreography, and a massive global following.
K-Pop
The Cranberries - An Irish rock band that became famous in the '90s for blending alternative rock with folk influences, known for songs like "Zombie."
Dolores O'Riordan
"Summer after high school when we first met, we'd make out in your Mustang to Radiohead"
"The One That Got Away" – Katy Perry
A fusion of funk and soul, with psychedelic grooves and standout tracks like "Redbone."
Awaken, My Love! – Childish Gambino
A brass instrument with a warm, mellow sound, known for its smooth, rounded notes.
flugelhorn
West African genre blending traditional rhythms with jazz and funk influences.
Afrobeat
The White Stripes - A minimalist rock duo famous for their raw garage rock sound, with hits like "Seven Nation Army."
Jack White
"She's got eyes of the bluest skies, as if they thought of rain..."
"Sweet Child O' Mine" – Guns N' Roses
A cult classic in underground hip-hop, known for its intricate rhymes and eccentric production.
Madvillainy – MF Doom
A lower, mellower woodwind instrument, with a calm and airy tone.
alto flute
Born in the 1970s in Trinidad and Tobago, this fast-paced genre fuses Afro-Caribbean and Indian rhythms, driving Carnival celebrations.
Soca
Cocteau Twins - A Scottish dream pop band known for ethereal, atmospheric soundscapes and indecipherable, lush vocals.
Elizabeth Fraser
"You live in my dream state, relocate my fantasy, I stay in reality, you live in my dream state"
"See You Again" - Tyler, The Creator
A lo-fi indie rock album blending folk and punk with surreal, emotional lyrics.
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea – Neutral Milk Hotel