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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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 …
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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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When you first start playing, you might not think much about the best wood for an ukulele. At the very beginning of your journey with this instrument, you might not know much beyond Iz’s beautiful voice and songs by Train or Jason Mraz. In fact, much of the Indie-pop world has fallen in love with …
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