Early Music lovers take note. This is one of those items I’ve been sitting on, waiting for a slow news day. Well, that day is upon us – so here, without further ado, is the oldest known notated melody, attributed to ancient ancestors of the Armenians.

This 3400 year-old toe-tapper was dedicated to the goddess of orchards. Now pardon me while I enjoy some peaches.

World’s oldest surviving melody was composed by Armenian ancestors 3400 years ago