Monday 28 December 2015

The history of the musical box

The history of the musical box dates back to Christian era. There are evidences of these musical boxes being in use in Ancient India, China and Greek and also in Bagdad. Many travellers mentioned about these musical instruments and they are stringed, hydro-powered and they are cylindrical. The mechanical music production started much later. These inventions are almost recognized along with inventions made in the wrist watches. The transition from big size to small size took a long time. They are almost downsized and they are made as small as waistcoat pocket. Nowadays, they are manufactured by various companies. Wind Up Musical Box has a very simple mechanism that requires winding mechanism, just like a winding wrist watch. 

As many as 144 tunes can be included in the Wind Up Musical Box. Consumers are allowed to select their favourite collection from the popular albums. Customized selection is possible through this option, which allows choices. The gradual transformation is well recorded and one can find history of music boxes is quite interesting. The earlier musical boxes had music composed by the popular musician Beethoven. 

The arrangements are limited to only few tunes. Later on, continuous play is provided. Various types of music included in the musical boxes, birds chirruping, animal sounds and popular songs are added. Individual play discs are added later on with an option to select desired songs or tunes. At musicboxattic.com you can find your choice of musical box. You can book them online and they will be delivered at your doorsteps. That will be the best unique personalized gift for somebody whom you love most.

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