18 Best Drum Songs Every Drummer Should Know
What makes a song unique comes down to each musical element, but drums can make a song iconic. Drummers are the backbone. They keep the band in time and create …
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Types of Banjos – Different Styles, Pros and Cons, and How to Choose
When the banjo first developed in America from its African origins, no one knew it would grow into the immense popularity the instrument faces today. Banjos offer a unique sound …
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The Parts of a Violin – A Detailed Breakdown of What Each Piece Does
If you’re a beginner, knowing the different parts of a violin is a must for a couple of reasons. First, when you take it into a specialist for a setup …
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The Benefits of Music Education for Children
When Greek philosopher Plato said that music gives “wings to the mind”, he may have had a point. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that music education can …
How to Tune a Snare Drum – Techniques to Get a Deep, Punchy, Fat Sound
We can usually identify our drumming idols by their signature snare drum sound. Think about Elvin Jones, Steve Jordan, Matt Cameron or Anton Fig. Each has their own distinctive sound. …
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What Instrument Should I Learn? Discover The Right One For You
What Instrument Should I Learn? Discover The Right One For You If you’re at a point in your life where you’re thinking about learning a new instrument – or you’re …
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Ukulele Anatomy – The Parts of the Uke Explained
If you’re serious about learning how to play the ukulele (or any instrument for that matter) it’s important to know what the different parts are called. It’s a must for …
Violin Sizes – How to Pick the Right Size for You or Your Child
Choosing the right size violin is crucial, especially for younger players. Unfortunately, working out which one is best for you or your child is far from easy, as there are …
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9 Proven Ways to Make Drums Quieter
Playing the drums has one major downside: they’re incredibly noisy instruments. That’s great if you’re rocking a crowd. Not so much if you live in an apartment and you don’t …
How to Set Up a Drum Set in 7 Easy Steps
One of the main frustrations for beginners is how to set up a drum set. Here’s the thing: if drums aren’t set up correctly your kit won’t play as well, …
Drums 101 – Understanding the Main Parts of a Drum Set
The drum set – also known as a drum kit, trap set or simply ‘drums’ – is a term for a collection of percussion instruments that are arranged so they can …
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18 Best Guitar Tuner App Reviews: Tune Up Using Your Smartphone
Smartphone guitar tuners have been steadily gaining popularity among musicians for the past ten years or so. And with good reason. We carry our smartphones around with us most of …
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