Wednesday, February 17, 2021 by Chrissy Misso | STEAM

Who hasn't taken a sea shell and held it up to their ear in hopes of hearing the ocean?  Who hasn't hunted for that perfect shell?

How about making an instrument with a shell?

What instrument can you think of that would work?

Prehistoric humans made a horn from a conch shell . . . and someone FINALLY tried playing it even though it was discovered (in France) about 90 years ago.  The musician was able to play 3 chromatic notes (equivalent to C, C#/Db, & D)!!

There have been other prehistoric instruments found over the years, nor the oldest, but it is unique --most have been flutes and percussion instruments!

Cool, huh??

Check out this story from NPR to learn more!

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