The instrument collection
Find your next sound.
Follow a familiar sound, or try something new. Pick an instrument and start playing.
30 instruments 6 families
30 instruments to explore.
Strings 8
Pluck, strum, or hold a melody.
- Global · Strings
Guitar
Six strings. Your signature.
Play Guitar - Global · Strings
Bass
Start with the low end.
Play Bass - Global · Strings
Violin
Give the melody a voice.
Play Violin - Global · Strings
Harp
A cascade of possibility.
Play Harp - Global · Strings
Ukulele
Small body. Sunny soul.
Play Ukulele - Indian · Strings
Sitar
Let every string tell a story.
Play Sitar - Global · Strings
Cello
Give your melody a deeper voice.
Play Cello - Global · Strings
Banjo
Put a bright twist on your rhythm.
Play Banjo
Keys 5
Make room for melody and chords.
- Global · Keys
Piano
Your next idea starts here.
Play Piano - Global · Keys
Organ
Let the whole room resonate.
Play Organ - Indian · Keys
Harmonium
Give your melody room to breathe.
Play Harmonium - Global · Keys
Electric Piano
Find the warmth between the notes.
Play Electric Piano - Global · Keys
Accordion
A whole street in one melody.
Play Accordion
Electronic 1
A little voltage. A new direction.
Mallets 4
Strike a note. Let it shimmer.
Percussion 5
Find the pulse. Make it yours.
- Global · Percussion
Drums
Build a rhythm of your own.
Play Drums - Indian · Percussion
Tabla
A conversation in rhythm.
Play Tabla - Indian · Percussion
Dhol
A heartbeat for the whole street.
Play Dhol - Indian · Percussion
Tasha
Let the celebration begin.
Play Tasha - Indian · Percussion
Dholak
A rhythm that brings us together.
Play Dholak
Winds 7
Give your next phrase a voice.
- Global · Winds
Flute
Let the melody take flight.
Play Flute - Global · Winds
Trumpet
Make an entrance.
Play Trumpet - Global · Winds
Saxophone
Find your late-night sound.
Play Saxophone - Indian · Winds
Bansuri
A little bamboo. An open sky.
Play Bansuri - Global · Winds
Clarinet
A softer way to stand out.
Play Clarinet - Global · Winds
Oboe
Let one clear voice lead.
Play Oboe - Global · Winds
Trombone
Bring a little brass to the mix.
Play Trombone
A few useful notes.
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Which instrument families can I explore?
Explore 30 instruments in 6 families: Strings, Keys, Electronic, Mallets, Percussion, Winds. Open Instruments to browse the collection or search for a name, then choose an instrument to enter its playing room.
Can I play on a phone or with a keyboard?
Yes. Resonant runs in a current browser on phones, tablets and computers with JavaScript and Web Audio support. In 3D Play mode, tap or sweep across playing surfaces; choose Rotate to inspect the model and pinch to zoom. Computer keys, labeled note controls and Classic view support chords and multi-touch. Recording, MIDI and video features depend on browser support; microphone features require permission.
Can I learn and practise here?
Open Learn & create for guided lessons with illuminated notes, adjustable speed, timing feedback, and tabla cycles. Practice includes chords and scales, a tuner, tap tempo, ear training, MIDI input in supported browsers, and local progress. Keep the beat adds a 40–200 BPM metronome; its click is excluded from recordings.
Can I record and export what I play?
Yes. Press Record above the instrument to capture the studio audio from any instrument, including preset melodies. Stop, open Recordings to preview the take, then export a WAV file or the browser’s original audio format. Each take can be up to five minutes long. Finished takes save on this device when browser storage is available. Open Recordings to rename, delete, or restore the last deleted take. Download a backup: clearing browser storage removes local takes. The library holds up to 150 MB.