Musical Instruments

How to Buy Bongo Drums

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Bongo drums are single-headed drums that are joined in the middle by a center block. Not all bongo drums are equal nor do they project the same sound. The most expensive isn't always the best, either. There are several things to look for when you ... more »

How to Buy DJ Equipment in the UK

By Edward Mellett

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As the technology behind DJ equipment continues to develop rapidly, to stay ahead of the competition DJ’s need fast access to new products at reasonable prices. Although the cheapest deals are likely to be available in other less expensive ... more »

How to Buy Guitar Cases

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Guitars can make beautiful music in the right hands, but even a novice guitarist can look like they know what they're doing with an attractive guitar. Whether you're a local rock star or just working on your chops, keeping your guitar from ... more »

How to Buy Guitar Effects

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Once you manage to make your guitar sing exactly like you want it, it's time to add to the amplifier and gizmos. You can add a lot different types of sounds to your guitar but you always have to remember what you want the sound to be when you buy ... more »

How to Buy Piano Tuning Equipment

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Proper maintenance of a piano requires it to be tuned regularly. Piano tuning equipment allows the piano owner to keep the piano tuned without needing the services of a professional when just one note goes sour. Over the lifetime of the piano, ... more »

How to Buy Rosin for a String Instrument

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Rosin is an important substance for all string instrument musicians. Rosin increases the friction between the hair of the bow and the string of the instrument which causes the instrument to create a note. Not having enough rosin or not having the ... more »

How to Buy Violin Strings

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A violinist needs to take care when buying strings for their instrument. Whether you play an inexpensive violin or one crafted by Stradivarius or another fine Italian maker, choose the most appropriate strings for your violin and your level of ... more »

How to Calibrate an Analog Device in ProTools

By Stewart Cararas

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Many mix engineers choose to incorporate analog devices into their ProTools setups. The effect is often preferred over the keepin the mix all in-the-box. This allows for a more hybrid approach to mixing and thus furthers the evolution of the ... more »

How to Capo a Fret on an Acoustic Guitar

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A capo is a guitar accessory that clamps across the strings on the fingerboard to make the overall pitch higher. It makes it easier to play in different keys. A capo raises the guitar's pitch a half step at each fret. The open strings are G, F, ... more »

How to Care for a Banjo

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As an active or even casual banjo player, you want to make sure your instrument has a long life. The most effective way to increase a banjo's lifespan is preventative care. A little extra time, effort and care will give your banjo extra years. ... more »

How to Care for a Baritone Saxophone

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Proper care and handling of your baritone saxophone will keep your instrument looking good and sounding great for many years. There are some basic maintenance instructions you should follow each time you use your instrument to care for your ... more »

How to Care for a Bassoon

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The bassoon is the rarest of the woodwind instruments. Because it is rare, finding a technician to make repairs or give advice may be difficult. A beginner bassoon is often made of plastic, while most others are made of maple. The bassoon is the ... more »

How to Care for a Fiddle

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The fiddle is a classic instrument of American folk music and very popular in "old-time" music circles. A fiddler is often a leader within a musical group. The way the instrument is built leads to some common situations involving maintenance ... more »

How to Care for a Harmonica

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The harmonica is a portable instrument that requires very little maintenance. However, considering that sounds originate from reeds or thin strips of metal that measure 3/8 inch to 5/8 inch at a key of C mode, users must keep the instrument clean ... more »

How to Care for a Mandolin

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Playing a mandolin is an enjoyable experience for both the performer and listeners. Repairs to your mandolin involve downtime for you as a performer and can be expensive. Keep your mandolin in excellent shape by following a few suggestions ... more »

How to Care for a Viola

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The viola is the alto instrument of the string family. Its range falls between the high of the violin and the low of the cello. Proper care will keep it from cracking and allow it to last many years. Follow these steps to care for a viola... more »

How to Care for an Oboe

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Caring for an oboe is important because good care is reflected in an oboe's sound quality. Moisture and gunk can build up if the oboe isn't cleaned after each use. Before a musician learns to play an oboe, he needs to know how to care for it. ... more »

How to Care for an Upright Bass

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The upright bass has the lowest musical range of the string instruments. The next highest range is the cello, then the viola and then the violin. Proper care will make your bass last and keep it from cracking. Follow these steps to care for an ... more »

How to care for the piano Piano Tuning Schedule

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As a general guideline, just to keep the instrument alive, the piano should be tuned at least two times every year. But with two slight variations in the piano tuning schedule, you will help extend the life of the piano and help reduce the ... more »

How to Care for the Tubes in a Guitar Amp

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Most guitar amps these days are digital. But for the old timer, or the music purist, there are still plenty of amps in use that have glass amp tubes. You need to use special care with guitar amp tubes as they are fragile and expensive to replace. ... more »

How to Care for Your Flute

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The flute is one of the most delicate band instruments. It has many keys and wires. Learning to perform the basic maintenance on your flute is important and allows you to get the best performance from your flute... more »

How to Change a Drum Head

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As far back as the beginning of time, man has made and played drums. In early history, drums were made from hollow logs and animal skins. The drum head is the top part of the drum that is struck with a mallet or stick. Drum heads need to be ... more »

How to Change A Pickguard

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In this article i will be telling you exactly how to change a pickguard on your stratocaster guitar, in several easy steps... more »

How to Change Acoustic Guitar Strings

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Whether it's a new purchase or an old one handed down from generation to generation, all guitars will eventually need to have their strings replaced. After a few tries, changing the strings becomes second nature. It's a handy skill to have if a ... more »

How to Change Guitar Strings

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If you need to change your strings, but dont know how, look here... more »

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