The invention relates to a music controlling apparatus and method. The music controlling apparatus comprises a hand-held casing in a triangle shape, a main control processing unit and an inertial navigation action recognition module arranged inside the hand-held casing, wherein the main control processing unit and the inertial navigation action recognition module are arranged inside the hand-heldcasing. The invention recognizes the action of the user holding the handheld housing through the inertial navigation action recognition module, and controls the external intelligent equipment to playthe corresponding music according to the action of the handheld housing. The music control device and the adapted external intelligent device can be used in combination to replace the traditional heavy musical instrument. As long As the us knows the rhythm of the music piece, the musical instrument can be play, thus avoiding the shortcomings of the prior musical instrument that the threshold is high and a large amount of time and energy need to be spent. The music control device of the invention can enable the user to feel the melody of the music better. In addition, by making the music control device into a triangular shape convenient for the user to hold, the invention is convenient for the user to carry with him, so that the user can experience the charm of music at any time and anywhere.