Want to learn a musical instrument? While it’d be impossible to walk you through everything in written how to articles, we can give you some top tips and tricks to improve your playing ability. Have a look as we already cover a number of instruments below.
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For many people, an interest in metal music is what sparks a desire to learn the guitar. There’s something undeniably appealing to the sound of heavily distorted guitars. Unfortunately, many songs within the genre require quite a bit of technique, which could prove to be difficult for beginners. The following songs (many of which are…
Most of us are introduced to recorders at a young age. The recorder may well be one of the easiest woodwind instruments to play, and it familiarizes countless children with the world of music and music theory. But did you know that there is more than just one type of recorder out there? It’s true….
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Looking for a fun arts and crafts project to take on with your child? Then why not try your hand at homemade musical instruments? Know it or not, there are a ton of DIY craft ideas for you to explore, and many of them can be created using ordinary household objects like cardboard, toilet paper…
Music is supposed to be fun. But there’s no denying that learning an instrument can take a long time. So, what can you do to enhance and enjoy the process more? A great option for young students is online music games. Online music games can impart music theory knowledge and concepts – like rhythms, intervals,…
The harmonica, recorder, and melodica are among the most popular instruments to learn in school, especially in early grades. Students may branch out into orchestral instruments as well as the drums, guitar, and bass, depending on the courses they take on, but it’s fair to say there’s an upper limit to the types of music…
Have you bought a guitar, but found yourself unsure of where to begin your studies? One of the first things you should do as a beginner is to get some chords under your fingers. You’ll be surprised at the number of songs that can be played just by using some simple chord shapes. The following…
There is perhaps no better time than the present moment for somebody to learn the guitar. Technological advancements have allowed for the guitar to be learned in much more convenient ways than in the past. One way to learn the guitar is to use various apps and programs. You can bet that there is quite…
While they are often overlooked, saddles are an incredibly important aspect of any guitar. They provide a fulcrum point for the strings to resonate upon. However, when your saddle gets to be unusable, you quickly find out the value of a well-made saddle. If you’re in the market for a replacement saddle, you’re in the…
It is never too late to start practicing with a metronome. If you are like me, your piano teacher was constantly reminding you to practice with a metronome, even if it is hard. Timing is so important and the earlier you start working on it, the better off you will be. Unfortunately for all those…
Xylophones, glockenspiels, marimbas, vibraphones, xylorimbas and marimbaphones are basically all considered members of the percussion family of instruments. So, what exactly is the difference? Why is there a need for so many instruments that serve the same basic function? In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at each of these percussion instruments. What Is…
Whether playing brass instruments is in your family tradition or you’ve just picked up the hobby for fun or in band class, the trumpet is one of the most popular choices for brass players. As you do a little research on your brass instrument, you will discover that there are in fact two popular choices…
In this article we’re going to look at how to use a metronome for beginners. Regardless of what instrument you play – guitar, bass, drums, piano or otherwise – it’s important to develop a good sense of timing and rhythm. After all, music is made up of three elements – melody, harmony and rhythm. There…
Categorization helps us understand the difference between different people, objects, events, locations, situations and more. It’s the same way with instruments. Virtually every instrument you can think of, whether it’s the euphonium or harpsichord, belongs to a specific family of instruments. Some types of instrument include stringed, wind, percussion, woodwind, brass wind, free-reed aerophone and…
There are many types of instruments out there. Someone who plays an instrument is generally known as an instrumentalist, or simply a “player”. But as you likely know, there is more than one instrument out there, and practically every instrumentalist has a unique term associated with them, such as “pianist” or “guitarist”. That’s what we’re…
There are many types of keyboards out there, from keytars to mellotrons. But did you know that there is a type of keyboard you blow into? You probably do, and that’s likely why you’re here. Question: What Is The Name Of The Keyboard You Blow Into? Answer: A melodica. A melodica is a free-reed instrument….