The Native American drone flute is a two-sided flute. The history of the flute is unclear, but one story tells of woodpeckers who pecked holes in hollow branches while searching for termites and when the wind blew along the holes, people nearby could hear its music. Another narrative from the Tucano culture describes Uakti, a creature with holes in his …

The saxophone was invented by Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax. It was designed to combine aspects of the trumpet, clarinet and flute into one instrument. Initially gaining popularity through its use in military marching bands, it rapidly spread to many areas of the world where it was approached and adopted in a way unique to that culture.