Reading the fretboard on a lap steel guitar can be rather challenging, particularly for an experienced guitar used to thinking of the fretboard facing away from his body. A lap steel guitar is...
The flute produces a soothing, resonate and welcome sound. One of its masters is Jean-Pierre Rampal, a French flautist of historical renown.
The trombone has a very sonorous sound. The instrument was assigned to play thrilling countermelodies in the marches of John Philip Sousa. Four or five trombones are used in the low brass section...
The stunning tonal range of the trumpet will reward the student with many years of musical pleasure. Ear training, social sensitivity, teamwork, pitch and rhythm awareness are only a few of the...
The Viola is the Alto voice of the String Quartet. Its "C" string is 5 notes lower that the low G string of the violin. Its music is written on a 'staff' called the "C" clef that spans the center...
Tuning a piano is a major task requiring complex skills that take much training and experience to do well.
Examine your motives since this task requires extended professional training. Many pianos will have to be tuned to regain your time and tuition investment while learning this skill in a...
Brass is the basic metal used in the construction of the trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba. Very often the instrument has a silver-hued metal plating to give it a brilliant shine and,...
The viola has a rich, alto sound and uses strings that allow the instrument to play five steps below the range of the violin and one octave above the range of a cello. Replace old strings before...
Strings age and wear out whether they're metal or gut. Preventive medicine is the prescription. Do a "transplant" before they give out during a performance.
The clarinet plays a role similar to that of the violins in an orchestra. It was also used in Jazz music from the early 1900s up until the Big Band Era. Great satisfaction in the music experience...
The electric Bass is the anchor of any rock or Jazz group.
Drumming might look easy, but it's not; it takes lots of practice. Here are some basic steps to get you started on the road to rock-and-roll stardom.
The ability to play a musical instrument is very fulfilling. There are no regrets. Choose an instrument and start learning.
Taiko is the Japanese word for "big drum," and it is deeply rooted in the daily cultural and spiritual life of Japan. Although taiko in Japan is a centuries-old tradition, taiko in the United...
The sound of Bix Beiderbecke will emerge after this cleaning job.
Music and bacteria don't mix well (except maybe in a George Lucas movie). Dry out the interior tube of your flute daily.
This noble instrument deserves the best care.
English horns need to be handled with care.
A good internal cleaning will keep your trumpet sounding great.
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