The double bass is truly a remarkable instrument. It is the largest of all the stringed instruments that feature in a modern-day symphony orchestra. Also, it has the lowest pitch amongst all stringed instruments. But, that is not all there is to know about the double bass. For instance, did you know the instrument goes […]
Live Band Equipment List
Do you spend time figuring out which equipment and gear your band should have to perform live effectively? Well, if you are one of those bandleaders who want to invest in live performance equipment from scratch, then you should read on. It will be good to remember that it is not always best to rely […]
How Many Strings Does A Cello Have?
Today, the cello has secured its place as one of the most popular instruments in the world at large. Indeed, more often than not, every orchestra has an array of cello players in their numbers. Of course, this means that many new cello enthusiasts are joining the fold every day. Understandably, if you’re looking to […]
Best Flute Brands (For Beginners, Intermediates & Professionals)
Do you want a flute with an excellent tone? Do you want it to last a relatively long period? Then you need to buy a flute from the best brands in the business. Now that you have picked the flute as your preferred instrument, there is only one thing left — getting the perfect flute. […]
Best Clarinets for Marching Band
Although different marching bands vary in terms of their instrumentation preferences, most bands include the clarinet in their presentations. Indeed, the clarinet has proven itself as an invaluable instrument to marching bands. However, you cannot afford to use just any clarinet while performing. This begs the question of what the best clarinets for a marching […]
Different Types of Microphone Stands
Of course, mic stands come in various brands and models. Moreover, they come in a wide price range, making the selection process for the best stand a bit confusing. The microphone stands—being of a low profile, compared to other live sound equipment—are more often not given much attention. Yet, when a mic accidentally falls off […]
Is The Clarinet Hard To Play?
Right off the bat, we can tell you the clarinet is not an extraordinarily difficult instrument to learn. Yes, there are certain technicalities you must understand to become a proficient clarinet player. Yes, there is a learning curve you must go through to master the instrument. But, at the heart of it, the clarinet is […]
Best Music Stands for Drummers
Can you imagine how life as a performing drummer without music stands would be? If your answer is challenging and disconcerting, then we’re on the same page. However, it is not enough to own a music stand. You have to choose one that works for you as a drummer. This is why we’ve come up […]
How Many Strings Does A Ukulele Have?
There is no doubt that the ukulele has become a far more popular instrument over the past few years. Indeed, an increasing number of instrument enthusiasts today are choosing to learn the ukulele. However, this also means that more and more people are becoming more curious about this fascinating instrument. One of the more common […]
Best Native American Flute for Beginners
If you want to learn the rudiments of flute playing, it will help if you have the best Native American flute for beginners. It is a no-brainer that the first thing you will need to master the flute is to have the best Native American flute for beginners. The prices, of course, of this type […]
How To Play Wooden Flute
The metal flutes seem to be the popular flutes nowadays. Yet, many flutists are still quite fond of the wooden flute. Moreover, there are advantages concomitant with the use of the wooden flute. One of these advantages is that of producing better and richer sound compared to metal flutes. Besides, wooden flutes seem to be […]
Different Types of Saxophones
A visual assessment of the saxophone may make you think that it is a brass instrument. Yet, it is not for it is a wind instrument, despite being made usually of brass. It is a woodwind instrument because it has the oscillating reed made traditionally of woody cane that makes the sax’s sound. The saxophone […]
Best Clarinet Reeds for Beginners
The reed is an essential part of the clarinet, and it lies fixed onto the mouthpiece. When you blow some air into the mouthpiece, the air that passes along the reed makes it vibrate to create acoustic waves. Compared to the Oboe and bassoon that use double reed, the clarinet only uses a single reed. […]
Beginner Flute Scales: Ways To Improve Your Flute Skill Faster
You may get intimidated upon hearing your flute tutor speaks about flute scales on your first flute tutorial lesson. Nevertheless, if you really want to master flute playing, you will take it as a challenge instead. You would find the scales helpful enough to improve your flute-playing skills with the right care and teaching from […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Playing Flute
Earlier last year, I was challenged by my bandmates to learn another musical instrument to add to the repertoire of musical instruments that I could play. So I started thinking, “Why not learn Flute?” Thus, I bought a flute, started tinkering with it, and learned the rudiments of playing it. It is indeed great to […]
How To Play Keyboards for Beginners
Imagine you are on a stage and playing the piano like Mozart and the mouths of your audience are all agape, waiting for the next series of notes you’re going to play. I guess you will be so much delighted if that is true. Yet, even if it is not true, you should remember that […]
Best Microphones for Recording Piano
Sometime around the end of last year, I struggled to figure out a way to best capture the piano sound. After engaging in an extensive study on how to do it, I have collated all I’ve learned to come up with this comprehensive article about acoustic piano sound recording. You may find this article useful […]
How To Stop Singing From Your Throat
Do you know that singing from your throat can increase your chance of developing vocal fatigue? If continuously done, singing from the throat can lead to a dry and sharp sensation in the throat, and in some cases, to vocal cords deterioration (vocal fatigue). If not appropriately treated, vocal fatigue can lead to the onset […]
Best Upright Piano for Beginners
Do you spend much time figuring out which upright piano is best for a beginner like you? Well, I also experienced the same thing a couple of weeks ago, and for this reason, I came up with this comprehensive article about the best upright pianos for beginners. When buying an upright piano, a lot of […]
Different Types of Keyboard Pianos
The digital keyboard piano comes in many different forms. It can be quite confusing to budding pianists, particularly if there is a wide array of choices in the stores today. This is the reason why you see several keyboards when professional artists perform live on stage. Knowing each type can make your choice easier and […]