If unfamiliar with ukuleles, one might wonder if there really is that much of a difference between a soprano and concert ukulele because size-wise, one is only a bit bigger than the other when put side by side. You will discover a whole lot of difference between the two. It might not mean much to […]
What is the Ideal Hand Size for Playing the Piano?
Earlier this month, I was challenged to play Beethoven’s “Hammerklavier” Sonata, which required my hands and fingers to be quite busy. It contained the hardest finger twisters I’ve ever tried my hands on. So, I asked myself whether my hands belong to the range of ideal hand size for playing the piano. Hand sizes vary […]
Is It Easy To Learn Ukulele?
A ukulele is a musical instrument with four strings that are made originally from wood and resemble a small classical guitar. It is usually pronounced as “you-ka-ley-ley” by English speakers, but the original Hawaiian pronunciation is “ju-ke-lei-li,” which means “jumping flea.” In 1879, around twenty-five thousand immigrants from Portuguese decided to leave their homeland to […]
Best Keyboard for Child To Learn Piano
A friend asked me the other day about which keyboard is best for her child. Well, I told her that she should not buy a fancy keyboard with many digital features, but instead, settle for a beginner keyboard. A small and straightforward keyboard would do, provided it has a good range of various sounds with […]
Types of Hand Drums
Hand drums or hand percussions are considered as among the popular traditional musical instruments. Hand drums are defined as instruments that produce sound by striking, shaking, beating it with hand, or a stick. Are you looking forward to learning or playing a particular hand drum? This buying guide will provide you basic information about the […]
How To Clean A Piano Black Finish
Cleaning fine musical instruments such as the piano is essential in ensuring its longevity. Proper care and maintenance should be followed to avoid letting dust, perspiration, and other harmful particles damage it. It is also critical to choose the right cleaning products to use particularly for a piano with a black finish. A well-maintained instrument […]
Different Types of Tuba
The modern tuba that we see now being played in parades, concerts, and orchestras has its origins from the bass tuba patented in 1835 by German inventor Johann Gottfried Moritz and army bandmaster Wilhelm Friedrich Wieprecht. The valve mechanism has allowed the instrument to have a complete selection of notes, including a low range of […]
Brass Instruments List
Brass instruments, also known as labrosones, which accurately means “lip-vibrated instrument”, they create sounds with the reverberation and amplification of the vibration of the lips through a “tubular resonator“, made distinct by their size, sound, and material. Scholars and critics have often defined brass instruments with the sound it makes and not by the material […]
String Instruments In An Orchestra
The most common connotation with orchestras and symphonies is that most of the musicians are playing stringed instruments, particularly violins. Violins in an orchestra are usually placed in front, moving in a synchronized pattern which carries the harmony or leads the symphony as one group or a unit. String instruments are also called chordophones, which […]
How Much Does A Tuba Cost?
The tuba is a musical instrument that belongs to the brass section of an orchestra. From the brass family of instruments, the tuba is considered the grandfather of the family due to its massive size. It can be as short as 9 feet and as long as 18 feet. When played, it produces a rich, […]