Getting a Low D whistle makes a lot of sense. After all, tin whistles or penny whistles are a staple of modern Celtic music, with a distinctive bright, cutting tone that can be happy or haunting, depending on how it’s played. With just six holes and a mouthpiece, it’s one of the simplest instruments you’ll […]
Continue reading →So why get a cheap drum machine? Well, a driving beat is key for most styles of electronic and dance music and adding a drum machine to your mixing arsenal is an easy way to add a ton more rhythmic and percussive options to your arsenal. You’ll find a lot of different drum models out […]
Continue reading →The upright bass (aka the double bass or string bass) provides the low end for both orchestral and jazz ensembles. Because of the size and cost of the instrument, many beginners start out playing a bass rented from their school or local music shop, but playing on someone else’s instrument has its limitations. At a […]
Continue reading →The clawhammer style—also known as “frailing”—is a common technique for players of traditional folk string music. The main defining difference between the clawhammer style and other playing techniques is the direction of the picking. Classic techniques for folk or bluegrass use an upwards picking motion; by contrast, the clawhammer method is predominantly a down-picking style, […]
Continue reading →Value isn’t just about paying less money—it’s about what you get for the money you pay, and how much you’d have to pay to find the same features elsewhere on the market. A professional-level mandolin that sells for only $300 would be an incredible value; an entry-level instrument selling for the same price would seem […]
Continue reading →Beginner mandolins have become popular due to the recent influx of bluegrass and folk-influenced bands in the popular music scene. The mandolin is a unique instrument that can be fun to learn, whether you’re a guitarist who wants to expand his sound arsenal or a newcomer to playing music. The quality of the materials used […]
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