Quite frankly, the first time my band’s drummer got his hands on an electronic drum kit, he was so excited and amazed. I also remember that day perfectly, for my band were able to arrange several songs with the electronic drum kit. Of course, the feel and sound of the acoustic drums are irreplaceable. Yet, […]
Best Keyboards With Weighted Keys For Beginner
Replicating the conventional upright piano without the weighted keys and portability is the primary goal of a digital keyboard. In order to recreate such experience of having a genuine piano experience, the feel of the piano keys should be considered. Nowadays, digital pianos with superb characteristics have weighted keys on them, and most were installed […]
Best Piano Keyboard Stands For Sitting
A great piano musical performance will depend not only on the piano player but also on the keyboard that is being used. More often than not, the keyboard piano stand is forgotten, and the performance will be compromised, especially if the musician is temperamental with a diva attitude. Decades ago, this would never be an […]
Best Trumpet Mouthpiece Size for Beginners
The sound of the trumpet has a unique range that it can drown out other instruments in many bands most of the time. The trumpet mouthpiece plays a considerable part in helping a beginner player perform flawlessly. Its importance is quite similar to that of other instruments in what a bow is to a violin […]
How To Read Piano Tabs
Music is for everyone. And with proper and regular practice, we can all be the musical wonders that we’ve always aspired to be. Most musicians start with learning the piano since it’s rather an easy way to familiarize one’s self with the notes and chord progressions. While some people prefer studying how to read actual […]
How Many Keys On A Full Sized Piano?
The piano is a musical contraption consisting of a wooden case housing and a metal frame to hold a host of metal strings. Each string has an associated padded hammer. These hammers have a corresponding lever or key. A push on the key (lever) readily activates the hammer to strike the string that produces a […]
What Are The Foot Pedals On A Piano For?
Several months ago, I joined a forum, and one of the questions frequently raised in that forum was about the function of the foot pedals of piano. What are those foot pedals? What are their functions? These questions seem easy to answer for a pianist like me. Yet, for someone who has not yet played […]
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 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 […]
What Is A Concert Ukulele?
Ukuleles come in different sizes, and the concert ukulele is a few inches bigger than the popular soprano ukuleles. To the untrained eye, it would be difficult to pinpoint the difference as most of them share the same traditional classic design. However, the slight difference with the size would determine its ukulele type. Many people […]
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 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 Violins For Professionals
As you are progressing to a higher level in playing the violin, be it a professional or student, you will reach a stage where you need to upgrade your violin. When is it time to upgrade your violin? It is when your violin doesn’t produce the sound quality that matches your skill level; it doesn’t […]
Grand Piano Microphone Mount
Looking at the numerous options of what is available today in music stores for a grand piano microphone mount is quite overwhelming. It would be better not to look at the choices if you do not know where to start or what should be considered. To avoid getting something that will not precisely fit your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best Hanging Microphones for Stage
The world of live sound will never be possible without those fancied hanging microphones that you would usually see on stage in theatrical plays, opera, musicals, and other shows that require live sound systems. Yet, each show and act may have different microphone requirements, and thus, you need to be very careful in choosing the […]
How Long Do Guitars Last? (Electric, Acoustic & Classical)
A sound engineer friend casually asked me the other day about how long my guitar would last. Well, I replied: It would last for a long time. Yet, in hindsight, I think his question would surely elicit varied answers. Why—because guitars came in different designs and made. Moreover, owners of guitars vary in their care for […]
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 […]
Best Audio Interfaces for Drums
An excellent audio interface is crucial to any studio setup. Indeed, without a studio interface, it may be impossible to achieve top-notch audio quality and project efficiency. Of course, the narrative is not different when working with drummers or on a drum production. You’ll need to add an audio interface for drums into the mix. […]