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  • 7 Easy Dream Theater Songs on Guitar (with Video)

    Dream Theater is one of the first progressive metal bands to achieve massive commercial success. Given that the majority of the band’s members have attended the prestigious Berkeley College of Music, it’s easy to see why these musicians are counted among the finest virtuosos on the globe. The main premise of Dream Theater’s music is…

  • 8 Easy Beatles Bass Songs (with Videos)

    The Beatles revolutionized the music scene and are widely regarded as the biggest, most popular band of all time. They are known for their remarkable creativity in songwriting, a unique approach to performing, but they’re not the most technically demanding band to play or cover. Paul McCartney, however, came up with, recorded, and played a…

  • Playing 5 Sad Alto Sax Songs (with Video)

    Most people think of upbeat genres like funk and be-bop when they think about alto sax. While the alto’s bright sound often lends itself to these types of works, it’s not limited to the happy end of the emotional spectrum. Like the violin, alto sax has a similar harmonic richness to the human voice. It’s…

  • Can We Learn Flute on Our Own? Yes—With Caveats

    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…

  • Is Clarinet Easy to Learn? Yes, but It’s Complicated

    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…

  • How Long Does It Take to Learn Saxophone? (ANSWERED)

    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…

  • 9 Easy Flute Songs for Beginners (with Video Tutorials)

    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…

  • Checking Out 8 Gibson Les Paul Neck Profiles (with Videos)

    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…

  • 7 Badass, Not Just Good Metal Songs to Learn (with Video Tutorials)

    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…

  • 7 of the Best Heavy Metal Songs to Learn on Guitar (with Video Tutorials)

    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…