When you’re on stage, everyone sees and raves about your drum kit, right? But what about the part that’s mostly invisible to the crowds? How often do you and your fans consider one of the most important parts of that kit: your drum throne. Whether you’re a beginner drummer, or an experienced one, you should always ...

An outstanding double bass instrument has improved many melodies since the 16'th century. The best bass guitar is a long-scaled necessity for many music genres and can even perform mesmerizing solos. From the invention of the electric bass – which was much louder – and the dynamic Leo Fender design that made carrying, ...

A saxophone is a popular instrument to learn, it has a powerful, jazzy sound which can also be used in a variety of popular music genres. Famous sax songs include George Michael’s “Careless Whisper” and Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street”. Sade’s “Smooth Operator” is another hit, which hinges on the use of the saxophone. ...

The cello is a gorgeous instrument which dates back to the 16th century. It’s a string instrument which resonates sound by plucking or ‘sawing’ against the taught cords, and thereby creating a vibration through the cello body which echo’s beautifully in a room. For those not accustomed with this sound, it’s tone and ...

If you have ever come across a piano, we bet that you have been curious as to what the pedals are for. The pedals have various functions that they accomplish musically. One of these pedals is the sustain pedal that is usually positioned on the far right. The task that this pedal accomplishes is to allow the notes ...

If you’re a beginner, you don’t want to get bogged down by a professional drum set. Instead, you probably want something simple like a 4-piece set which includes the snare drum, base drum, single mounted tom, and floor tom to start with. The simpler your beginning setup, the easier it will be to become a better ...

A guitar amp is quite simply a way to take the sound of an electric guitar and make it louder. However, there are actually multiple ways to do this. If you are wondering how to play electric guitar without amp, there are a few things to understand about the way that an amplifier works in the first place. ...

If your child has begun to take an interest in playing a musical instrument, or you would like to them to develop a passion for music, this is the perfect time to invest in the best keyboard for kids. A lot less daunting than a piano, a keyboard is an excellent introduction to learning to play an instrument while ...

PRS Guitars have a tradition that most people think dates back to 1975, but the truth is that the inspired Paul Reed Smith (PRS himself) started learning how to build guitars when he was just a teenager. Today these guitars have passed through the hands of genius musicians such as Ted Nugent, Santana, Mike Oldfield, ...

Nothing beats a harmonica when it comes to portability, affordability, and playability. Size and cost notwithstanding, harmonicas are known to produce a breathtaking range of tones and their versatility is evident from the music genres that they take part in. From the most common country, blues, rock, and to the ...