Although not being a very common instrument like the trombone, trumpet, or saxophone, the euphonium remains a very important musical instrument within and outside the orchestra. Although the euphonium and the trombone play in basically the same range, the conical bore of the euphonium gives it a distinct tonal characteristic – a mellow tone […]
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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 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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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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If you haven’t heard of the banjolele before, it’s pretty much as you’d imagine; the body of a banjo and the size of a ukulele. Ukulele-sized banjos (or banjo ukulele) have been around since the early 1900s and have been popular in different styles of music. The marriage of these two instruments produces the characteristic
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Marching band playing scenarios are very unlike the conventional saxophone playing scenarios. In marching bands, you will have to walk around with the sax probably strapped to your neck while playing. Also, you will most likely be playing alongside hundreds of other saxophone and horn players. Carefully examining how marching bands operate will only make
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As fun as the thought of upgrading your alto saxophone can be, it can also be quite daunting and confusing. Most alto players usually start with beginner models, proceed to intermediate, and finally get a professional model when they are ready. The alto saxophone is one of the most fun woodwind instruments to play. It
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Even with a low-pitched musical instrument like the trombone, there is still always a scenario where hitting high notes becomes quite necessary. In cases like this, it doesn’t matter the genre or style of music you are playing. Be it in an orchestra, a school band, a military band, or even when taking a jazz
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For brass musical instruments, the mouthpiece remains one of the most important parts. It acts as that “middle-man” between the player and the horn, it contributes a great deal to the tone you produce on the horn. With the trombone, the type of mouthpiece you use affects not only your tone but your projection, playing
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