For most of human history, people have been playing the flute. The oldest known flutes date back more than 35,000 years—well before the age of formalized music education. Of course, these ancient versions of the instrument were a bit simpler than modern models. Just because today’s flutes have more keys and parts, though, this doesn’t […]

The clarinet is one of the most popular wind instruments for kids and beginners. Partially this is because of its compact size and light weight, which fits better in small hands than instruments like saxophone. It’s also comparatively affordable, with playable beginner models costing around $300-$600 depending on the brand and material. Learning to play […]

Among woodwinds, saxophone is often touted as the easiest to learn—and this is mostly true. Compared to instruments like the clarinet, oboe, or flute, it has more consistent fingerings and is more forgiving when it comes to your mouth and finger position. Having said that, there’s a difference between being able to squawk out “Hot […]

Scales and etudes are a great way to develop your flute technique, but let’s face it: they’re not the most exciting thing to play. Sprinkling a few familiar melodies into your practice sessions can provide a nice break from the tedium of exercises. Not sure where to start? Here are some easy flute songs for […]

Gibson’s Les Paul guitars are considered as the finest in the world and for a good reason too. Each and every model from the numerous Les Paul series sounds amazing, offers tremendous durability, comes packed with the finest tonewoods, but, most importantly, these guitars feel great to play. Today, we’ll touch on a topic that […]

Metal is one of the most versatile music genres, rocking countless sub-categories melded with other music styles, as well as sporting dozens of unique directions on its own. Most newcomers tend to stick with one genre, but it would be a shame to forfeit the opportunity to discover this beautiful, vast world in all its […]

Heavy metal is the genre of choice of many guitar players out there, and also the gateway to guitar music in general for much more people than you might think. So if you’re a beginner guitarist or a seasoned veteran looking to brush up their metal knowledge, we present you with the seven heavy metal […]

Metal is the grittiest and heaviest of all the music genres, characterized by loud, massive guitars, twangy basslines, and, of course, heavily distorted guitars. However, numerous bands saw the opportunity to create unique atmospheres by adding a bit of contrast with acoustic guitar pieces with outstanding results. Today we’ve picked some of the best metal […]

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are a world-class act, and it’s fairly safe to say that they’re famous in all four corners of the world. Their catalog is vast and versatile, but their most popular songs are relatively simple. Groovy, upbeat, and with a huge accent on party vibes, Red Hot Chili Peppers tunes are […]

The Drop D tuning is often associated with ‘core’ metal subgenres (metalcore, hardcore), but the fact is that plenty of bands, artists and super groups use it just because it’s much easier to play riffs with it. Drop D is a bit heavier than Standard E, but just like any dropped tuning, it provides the […]