Any musician who travels knows the struggle. That beautiful, full-sized acoustic that you love just doesn’t quite work on the road. It’s bulky and heavy to carry around. It takes up too much room in the trunk, or they won’t let you bring it on the plane, forcing you to pay outrageous prices to throw […]
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So you’re looking for a quality ukulele? Well you’ve come to the right place. This in-depth ukulele buyer’s guide goes over the different types, brands and models of ukuleles so you can wade through the sea of choices. The ukulele first appeared in the 1800s and has grown more popular in recent years as a wide […]
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Whether it’s a campfire cookout, an impromptu jam session with friends in a garage or just a quiet afternoon to let out your artistic side in the park, having a great acoustic guitar that travels easily while maintaining a quality sound can certainly come in handy. And when it comes to the best travel guitars, you […]
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Drums are notoriously difficult to mic. There’s just a lot more sonic action going on inside a drum than in most other instruments, and they create a layering of harmonic overtones with every note. This helps the drums sound good in any key but can be too complex for many microphones that are suited for […]
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Whether you’re strumming through a quiet evening around a campfire or shredding during a raucous jam session with a group of friends, few instruments are as essential and versatile to the creation of great music as a good guitar. A good acoustic guitar will grow with you musically and provide hours of song-building and years […]
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So you want to learn acoustic guitar, but you’re on a budget and you’re wondering which guitars provide the best value for your money? Or maybe you’re looking for an inexpensive travel or practice guitar that you can use in place of your studio or home model without worrying about damage? Luckily, some of the best acoustic […]
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Few companies have been able to offer a wide variety of high quality musical products. But when it comes to digital pianos and keyboards, Roland Corporation has time and again come out with top models that musicians are proud to own. Roland has been creating innovative musical products since 1972, and Roland digital pianos are known to be […]
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So you love the classic and melodic sound of great acoustic guitars, but you want to play LOUD, or possibly just be heard all the way to the back of the crowded venue? A good acoustic-electric guitar may be just the compromise you’ve been looking for. For those of you who don’t know, an acoustic-electric or […]
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So you’re in the market for a new digital piano. Maybe you’re just starting out and are looking for a good keyboard to learn on. Or you play piano but don’t have easy access to one. Or maybe you’ve been playing on a cheap keyboard and are looking for a good upgrade. Whatever your needs, sifting […]
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If you’re a gigging musician or if you want the ability to jam on the piano with others, you need a good portable keyboard or stage piano. Acoustic pianos or console-style digital pianos are great for practicing in your living room, but unless you want to lug around an instrument weighing hundreds of pounds, they fall […]
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