Over the past few years, digital pianos and keyboard pianos have gained increasing popularity as technology has developed to create an authentic acoustic piano experience and sound. Without the weight and lack of portability associated with a traditional upright or grand piano, keyboards provide musicians with the flexibility to perform from almost anywhere. Whether you’re …
Considered to be the standard size of the instrument, soprano ukuleles produce the characteristic sound that ukulele lovers enjoy hearing and playing. With its rich history, many players seek to find the best soprano ukulele. Every ukulele manufacturer that has ever existed makes at least one if not several lines of soprano ukuleles. Being that …
If you find yourself in want or need of a ukulele, there are several specifications that may guide or determine your decision. The first to address is what size you desire. Ukuleles can be found or crafted into several different sizes, and each size uses a categorization of vocal ranges in relation to the size, …
If you’ve ever gone shopping for an instrument, you have likely experienced the overwhelming feeling of having countless options from which to choose. A trending instrument as of late is the traditional ukulele, an instantly recognizable instrument that can be quite a joy to play. Over the last few decades, the ukulele has continued to …
Although some claim rock is losing its mainstream popularity, there is no doubt that some rock songs will remain immortal. And there are too many reasons for that. They’re full of energy, they have great melodies and chord progressions, the warmth of analog recording equipment, and so on. In this article, we’ll be looking specifically …
When I purchased my first mandolin there weren’t nearly as many options as there are today. While having more options is a good thing, it can also make choosing one a more complicated process. You’re going to spend a lot of time playing your mandolin, so it’s important to choose one that fits your playing …
Choosing the right guitar might seem like a simple task until you actually start looking at all the different specs. Of course, your choice will depend on what kind of sound you are looking for and what genre of music you are playing. Some guitar will lend themselves better to rock, blues, or jazz. One …
Small, portable, sweet, and fun, the ukulele is a joyous instrument played by people of all ages. Whether you enjoy classical, jazz, pop, rock, or folk music, the ukulele is versatile and can be played in many styles and genres. Traditional ukuleles in the Hawaiian style are quite popular and reputable, and the ukulele has …
The process of buying an instrument like a trombone for yourself or your child can be an arduous task if you, like most parents or new musicians, don’t know what to look for. Don’t worry, though, after years of playing and teaching trombone, I’ll share exactly what to look for and what to avoid below. …
If you are a classical music lover, you are probably familiar with the captivating feeling you get when you are listening to a classical piano piece. And, if you’re like me, you might even get so caught up in the experience, that you start “playing” on an imaginary piano in your head. Your fingers hit …