Have you ever strummed a cactus? What about plucking the Vietnamese đàn bâu or waving your arms to get music from a theremin? Over the years, the Tiny Desk has hosted more than a few distinctive ...

“Strads are amazing instruments. They have survived 300 years and are beautifully made,” says Fritz. “I don’t want to destroy the Strads but I want to show that their amazing properties aren’t unique.

Music has been proven to have many benefits, and in the words of the renowned king of reggae, Bob Marley, “One good thing about music is when it hits you, you feel no pain.” But, beyond the healing ...