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Have you ever had a song get stuck in your head without knowing what it was or who performed it? Even with the Internet’s help today, it isn’t always easy to identify a tune when the only thing you have is the melody. One of today’s top questions about music […]
The Gouzouki or Bouzouki is an instrument that goes by several different names. You’ll discover the most common one is the bouzouki. Although it looks like an acoustic guitar at first, it doesn’t take long for you to see that it has eight strings instead of six. The body shape […]
When you start learning how to play the piano, the 88 keys you have to learn can seem overwhelming. How do you know what ones to play? If you have trouble remembering which key corresponds to each note on your keyboard, one of the best learning strategies is to label […]
Have you ever run a bow across violin strings? If you did, the chances are that the sounds you created didn’t match your expectations. That’s because violinists use rosin while playing their instrument. When it is applied correctly, the bow can run across the strings more consistently to produce the […]
Have you ever heard someone use the terms “sharp” and “flat” when referring to musical notes and wondered what they meant? While overall quite simple in theory, this concept might come across as a bit complicated at first. Sharp and flat notes are used in music of all genres and […]
When you start shopping for a new bass guitar, you’ll discover that many of them come in various styles. Although every brand offers some potential to meet your playing needs, many musicians find themselves picking between two brands: Ibanez and Fender. Let’s be clear. Unless the manufacturing processes are terrible […]
There has never been a better time than now to grab one of the best electric or bass guitars from Ibanez or Fender. Musicians have never had as much choice when browsing through the high-quality instruments that get built each year. Even the price is nice when you start shopping […]
When you start playing the guitar, you’ll quickly discover that notes and chords aren’t the only way to create listener interest. Most instruments allow you to modify the sounds that come from the guitar. If you route your sound through pedals, you can incorporate several unique effects. Another option is […]
Although you can shred on a thin guitar neck like crazy, that design can also cause extra physical wear and tear on your body. The demands of fast chord changes and note riffs are too much to take for some musicians. That’s one reason to consider looking at the best […]
When you think about picking up a guitar, two primary shapes come to mind. If you love an acoustic model, you envision the dreadnought with its resonant sound and comfortable string position. If you think about an electric or bass guitar for a rock ground, you probably think about the […]
