Now that you have acquired your cello, the next step is getting it to produce the beautiful sounds you’ve heard the experts make. Of course, you already know that you’d have to learn to play the instrument itself. But even more importantly, you have to make sure that your cello is perfectly tuned to get […]
Different Types of Harps
If you just stepped onto the harp scene, we may as well tell you now — you’re in for some exciting surprises. The harp is undoubtedly quite a remarkable instrument. Not only does it have a unique shape and structure, but it produces a one-of-a-kind sound that no other instrument can match. To top it […]
How Much Does a Harp Weigh?
Almost every beginner looking to make the harp their instrument of choice has one question — how much does a harp weigh? Well, it is not too hard to determine and relate to the basis of this question. After all, portability is a crucial factor you want to consider and prepare for when it comes […]
The Famous Flute Players Around the World
The flute may not look complicated, yet it is one of the best sounding musical instruments you would ever listen to. It is also a beautiful instrument to play, and as an aspiring musician, you would find playing the flute with many advantages. Around the globe, thousands of musicians have mastered the use of the […]
How and When Was Saxophone Invented?
Many consider the saxophone as the sexiest musical instrument because of its sweet and seductive sound. For this reason, we are often enthralled whenever we listen to the saxophone. Of course, the saxophone is a fairly young instrument compared to other musical instruments whose origins are traceable to ancient times. Moreover, it holds the distinction […]
The Most Expensive Harps in The World
The harp belongs to one of the most beautiful and elegant musical instruments that you would ever see in this world, and it is also one of the most expensive musical instruments. For example, the most costly harps like the Louis XV Special may perch at about $189,000. This amount is enough to give an […]
Microphone Stand Accessories & Attachments
The live sound world comes with varying equipment and gear that sometimes you can get caught up with the most popular equipment while neglecting the less prominent equipment. For example, you may be negligent of the mic stands simply because you get enamored so much with high-end equipment like mixers, power amplifiers, mics, and other […]
Best Synthetic Violin Strings
Gone were the days when violin strings were solely made of gut. Of course, the gut had been the standard material until the close of World War II, and its use dated back to the ancient Egyptian (6,000 years ago). However, the gut string evolved and got wound with silver, raising the G-string’s density while […]
Saxophone Reed Strength Chart
I was asked the other day by one of my students about tips on improving his saxophone’s sound, and as an obliging instructor, I casually reminded him of the importance of having the right reed for his saxophone. I also told him that he needs to choose the right strength of reed carefully. But what […]
Most Famous & Best Saxophone Players Today
Most of us have shown a timeless fascination with the coolness of the saxophone’s sound, and we very much enjoy listening to it. Not all, however, who play saxophone deliver excellent performances, for not all saxophonists are great. Nevertheless, several saxophone virtuosos have distinguished themselves from the rest, and in this post, you will know […]