88 keys aligned on its keyboard, a pedalboard, a series of strings under a lid... you will have recognized the grand piano! But to whom do we owe the first piano? How has it evolved since then to become the unrivaled instrument it is today? How is it made? And most importantly, how do you play it? Classical, jazz, funk, or pop rock... the piano is an instrument with a thousand facets!

An oval, hollow body, narrow in the middle, a round sound hole surrounded by a rosette, a long neck topped with a headstock equipped with tuning keys, and six strings... that's the acoustic guitar!

How do the strings vibrate? How to choose the right woods? How does the luthier work? What about the electric guitar? Discover all the secrets of making this legendary instrument.

A small body full of curves, four strings that vibrate when the bow is drawn, two S-shaped sound holes, and a honey-colored varnish... it's a violin! It belongs to the large family of string instruments, more specifically the bowed strings, like the cello or double bass. The very first violin was born in Cremona, Italy, 450 years ago! Since then, it has come a long way: from village festivals and waltzes to concertos, it has become indispensable, making jazz, Irish dance, and even pop music enthusiasts dance! With only four strings, one might think it's easy to produce a beautiful sound on the first try... Yet, this instrument needs to be tamed. With the right posture and practice, anything is possible! Ready to take on the challenge?

A mouthpiece and its reed, a curved neck, a conical body with 19 to 22 holes, a system of rods and keys, and a bell-shaped end... It's the saxophone, of course! What material is the saxophone made of? What are all these keys along the saxophone? What are the origins of this instrument? How many different saxophones exist? As a solid foundation in jazz music and a bright element in marching bands, the saxophone has all the qualities to attract admirers. However, it is still quite unknown!