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You can find numerous resources for discussing pianos, organs, keyboards, and similar instruments at local music stores. Another fantastic place to look is at the spiritual community in your area since most worship services include these items. When you don’t have access to this advice locally, your next best stop […]
What makes music such a fun experience is that we can sing about almost anything. Although most lyrics talk about relationships and love, you’ll find everything from Weird Al’s “Amish Paradise” to Kurt Cobain’s “Scoff,” where he yells, “Give me back my alcohol!” Musicians and composers often use wordplay to […]
If you record sounds at home, you likely purchase and create digital music loops to incorporate into your compositions. Although you can purchase premade loops with commercial distribution rights, it often feels and sounds better to create something 100% unique for people to enjoy. If you have a turntable or […]
There are three ways to think about the term “guitar fetish.” The first involves how people become attracted to guitarists, mostly when they play in a band with mid-range fame or above. In this circumstance, the fetish becomes a sexual desire where satisfaction can only come from someone who knows […]
One of the best acoustic gigs you can find online is from a band called Lost and Found. What makes it such a unique listening experience is that the duo uses several different instruments in their composition, including a slinky. You can see Lost and Found perform their song “Lions” […]
Sooner or later, it is going to happen. You’ll lose interest in how your guitar looks. It might have had an incredible sunburst tone to it, but now that finish seems dull and dated. When you add stickers to the instrument, some players believe that it adds new life to […]
When students start learning about musical theory, they’ll discover that each composition has a specific “time” to follow. The most common time in music is called 4/4 time. That means you have four quarter note “beats” to follow when playing. You’d count that time as 1-2-3-4. It’s simple, straightforward, and […]
The 5-string bass provides a lot of versatility for guitar players. You can drive the beat, provide high-quality lower tones, and hit all of the frequencies that a composition needs. As with any guitar, you have several tuning options to use with a 5-string bass. It is remarkably versatile with […]
The cheapest way to upgrade your sound on a stringed instrument is to invest in a better bow. With some options priced around $20 online today, it seems like you’re getting an excellent deal for practicing your instrument. If you put a little more into the bow you need, you’ll […]
When you think about famous guitar brands, a few names might come to mind immediately. Gibson, Fender, Ibanez, and others are sold at stores all across the world. If you prefer to play vintage guitars, a name you might not have heard of is Ariana. These stunning classical acoustic guitars […]