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The kazoo is an American version of an African instrument played for several centuries. Although some stories suggest that it was invented in 1840, the first U.S. patent issued for this design happened in 1879 from the work of Simon Seller. Warren Herbert Frost was the first to name this […]
Do your kids show interest in playing music? Pianos are a fun way for toddlers to build up their coordination skills while keeping entertained. And that may continue to fascinate them as they get bigger. Of course, a piano for a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3 won’t […]
Replacing ukulele strings can provide your instrument with several benefits. Although plastic and nylon are standard, especially on entry-level instruments, upgrading to new strings can improve the way your ukulele sounds and plays. Although nothing can make a $30 item sound like a $500 one, you’ll notice an incredible improvement […]
If a guitar and a banjo had a baby together, it would be a mandolin. This instrument is a little smaller than a standard guitar, often used for fast strumming techniques to add character and depth to a composition. The most common music genre that includes the mandolin is folk, […]
Drum shields are an essential equipment item for any performer. Even under the best of conditions, some sets can produce too many decibels for listener comfort. Any sounds above 85 decibels can be physically painful to hear. If you’re sitting in the front pew at church or standing near the […]
Monitor and studio headphones provide two unique ways to listen to music. A standard set of headphones can offer high-quality listening experiences without spending much money. Premium brands, such as Sennheiser or Audio-Technica, use similar foundation technologies as the entry-level items when you want to listen to music. The primary […]
Anyone who loves to sing in the shower or while driving will appreciate the benefits that karaoke mixers provide. This technology mixes sound from multiple audio inputs, including instruments, microphones, and e-music, to create a unique singing opportunity. Karaoke machines of the past would play sings with the vocalist muted […]
If you decide to learn how to play the guitar, you must know how to use a tuner. Stringed instruments experience shifts constantly because of the tension placed on them, requiring frequent adjustments. Each string can move subtly while at rest, causing the note to become slightly sharp or flat. […]
Music is an integral part of our being, and scientists are still studying the link between music and language. The music we create has been with us for many millennia, but natural music in itself has been in existence long before we have. The sounds of nature, white noise, is […]
Do you love singing in the car, the shower, or even in the supermarket when they play a song you love? Setting up karaoke at home can be just as easy as getting the best karaoke speakers. Whether you’re bored and want to pass the time making videos of your […]
