the lyre
Henry VIII wrote a number of songs. He owned a number of instruments including many flutes, recorders, and trombones.
He owned 78 flutes
Henry VIII played 16 different instruments! He was very clever indeedy!
he had 49 different instruments
Music
Here's one I found: http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/henry-viii-timeline.htm You can also search "Henry VIII timeline" on Google
Greensleeves
writing music and playing music. Hunting, hawking, and dancing
Henry VIII was said to have wrote the song greensleeves for anne boleyn ( his second wife ) whilst he was still courting her for the seven year period. This is quite likely as Henry enjoyed playing and writing music and was fond of his musical instruments. If you have any other questions search it on wikipedia - they have lots about greensleeves and Henry VIII :)
Henry has been credited with writing Greensleeves
yes he did
King Henry VIII was a talented and skilful musician. The ability to play musical instruments and perform the latest dances were essential skills at the royal court. The introduction of new musical instruments during the period of the Tudors produced a much more refined sound than had been produced during the early Middle Ages. During the Tudor period music was being taught in schools and Universities and King Henry VIII would have received the best in musical education. He would have enjoyed the opportunity to demonstrate his skills in music and gained a reputation as a good singer, musician and composer. The following quote illustrates how King Henry VIII enjoyed taking the opportunity to sing