If you’ve decided to start learning the banjo, you may have come to realize that there are two popular ways of playing; clawhammer and bluegrass. Clawhammer banjo is typically played on a 5 string open-back banjo. Bluegrass banjo is usually played on a weightier and louder banjo with a resonator. Clawhammer and bluegrass also refer […]
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The harmonica is a feisty little instrument full of flavor. Popular as a beginner and gateway instrument, it’s also considered one of the friendliest instruments to learn. But how do you learn this instrument and is it easy? You may have heard some of your favorite musicians playing the harmonica and wondered about taking it
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The accordion is a family of box-shaped free-reed aerophone instruments driven by bellows. They are often referred to as a ‘squeezebox.’ The concertina and the bandoneon are related instruments, as are the harmonium and the reed organ. The latter two are often larger and are played resting on a surface or the floor. One of
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The bass is an instrument that often gets shaded out by its more illustrious and ‘sexy,’ cousin, the guitar. However, if you’re a fan of popular music, then chances are your ear is accustomed to the ever-present sound of the bass guitar. The bass provides the backbone, along with the drums, of many popular musical
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The past 15 years or so have seen a spark of interest globally in the ukulele. Its small stature, bright and sprightly tone has captured the hearts and minds of many aspiring musicians across the globe. Perhaps this is because of its small and unintimidating frame. That it’s less off-putting than bigger, more imposing instruments?
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The concertina is a free-reed bellows instrument, a close relative of the accordion and a more distant relative of the harmonica. There are a few different types of concertina but they all work in very similar ways. The concertina is used for polka, tango, and classical music, as well as the traditional and folk music
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Keyboard instruments have been popular for a very long time and show no signs of losing their esteemed place in the world of music. Guitars are often the stars of live music shows as they’re considered more alluring and exciting to watch than the keyboard. This is where to keytar comes in. It gives the
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Most people who use a capo use it on a 6-string acoustic or electric guitar. But did you know there are also capos built for other instruments? There are capos for 6 string guitars, 12 strings guitars, classical, flamenco, dobros, mandolins, and even ukuleles. Regardless of the instrument you play, first, you have to make
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The mandolin is a string instrument in the lute family that has a history stretching back a few centuries. It’s popular nowadays with various kinds of folk music as well as in bluegrass and country. It’s an instrument that’s usually plucked with a plectrum to produce its sound. The sound tone and feel of the
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A mandolin is a kind of lute that has 8 strings, a short neck, and the ability to create a range of impressive sounds. Mandolins and their similar predecessors have been around for a long time. As such, they’re good for learning many traditional types of music. Choosing the right beginner’s mandolin can be tricky.
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