What is a tambourine…that jingly thing that people shake around in old 60s videos. Well, it’s actually a diverse and highly respected percussion instrument that spans nearly all genres of music. You might think there wouldn’t be much to say about this humble instrument, but give us a chance, and we’ll show you there’s so …
A cool instrument with an even cooler name, you’ve probably heard a dulcimer played, even if you don’t know what it is. The refined cousin of the banjo, Appalachian dulcimer is sometimes called mountain dulcimer because that’s where it was invented. We’ve got loads of information coming up on the history of the mountain dulcimer, …
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Some of the greatest guitarists of all time have stunned us with their flowing and lyrical slide guitar solos on both acoustic guitar and electric guitar. With nothing more than a piece of glass, metal, or stone these creative musicians can coax that distinctive sound from their instruments. You can find this technique in almost …
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Like the guitar and piano, the saxophone is an instrument that captures the imagination and heartstrings of millions of people all over the globe. New sax players are born every day. But, with the staggering amount of options and costs out there, how can you decide on the best saxophone for beginners? We’ve got the …
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A new instrument that sometimes requires a waiting list to own often carries a high price tag, and goes by a different name depending on who you ask, this is the handpan. Since the first handpan was created by a company called Hang, most people refer to handpans in general as Hang Drums. But, is …
Mandolin players and fans know there’s nothing like a fiddle tune or a good folk song. Listening to the musical style of the mandolin doesn’t have to be for country and bluegrass fans. Indie artists have long been influenced by bluegrass and the mighty mandolin. Some of the best indie music out there features the …
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Vinyl records have enjoyed a long and healthy life up to now. During the heyday of vinyl records, an album was often something closer to a novel. An artist might release a set of songs in a particular order to tell a specific story. But, there were also vinyl singles, and there were different sizes …
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Part guitar, part ukulele, the guitalele is an awesome hybrid instrument loved by traveling musicians and folk artists alike. It’s portable. It has a unique look, and it sounds great. While some people mistake it for an ukulele with six strings, it’s definitely its own instrument. But, what is a guitalele exactly? A guitalele is …
What is a Guitalele: Really Big Ukulele or Small Guitar? Read More »
The music world is full of technical terms, jargon, and other classifications that many people often misunderstand. Some terms are, thankfully, easier to understand than others. For instance, if we ask, “Is a clarinet a woodwind instrument?” the answer actually makes sense. A clarinet is a woodwind instrument. Woodwinds are a group of musical instruments …
The cello is such a gorgeous sounding instrument. It’s full, deep, and so soothing. It’s also one of the most popular string instruments in indie pop. It has a long history in orchestral music, and it’s important in genres like chamber pop as well. But, is cello hard to learn? Let me tell you a …
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