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The Unique Sounds of George Harrison

George Harrison famously brought a unique sound to the Beatles with instruments such as the sitar, electronic synthesizers and the ukulele.

Choosing the Right Mouthpiece For Your Instrument

The mouthpiece is a fundamental part to play brass instruments such as the trumpet, trombone, tuba and horn. The mouthpiece affects the musician’s comfort, note precision, and sound quality.

10 Unique Hand Percussion Instruments You Did Not Know Existed

Hand percussion instruments are among the oldest musical instruments in history.You may be familiar with common percussion instruments like tambourines and triangles, but there are many lesser-known instruments that produce fascinating sounds.

Getting a Read on Reed Mouthpieces

What reed mouthpiece is right for me? This blog will review reed mouthpieces and the unique reeds available, including material, strength, and cut.

How to Play the Cajon: Everything You Need to Know

The cajon is a box-shaped instrument played by percussively hitting the front and sides of the box to produce sounds using either your hands or fingers or an item such as a mallet or brush.

The World of Sound Healing

There has been a growing interest in exploring the therapeutic uses of sound. he percussion industry has really stepped up to offer a wide array of instruments with sound therapy in mind.

The Starting Power of Two-Chord Songs

Two chord songs allow you to practice all the things you need to keep a song flowing, like steady rhythm and connected chord changes, while keeping your chord decisions to a minimum.

Exploring the Guitar Family of String Instruments

The guitar family of instruments makes up a large part of the string instrument family. From guitars to mandolins and ukuleles, uncover the popular string instruments that shaped music.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Accordion (But Were Afraid to Ask)

The accordion is one of the weirdest and most wonderful instrument. Find out how the accordion came to be, how to get an accordion, and how the accordion works!

The Undisputed Champion: The Ukulele

Once looked upon as a bit of a novelty, the ukulele has been riding a wave of popularity for nearly a decade. In this blog, we will discuss why that might be, and basics to help you choose a ukulele.

Guitar Picks: A Plethora of Plectrum Possibilities

People often ask us what picks are best for a beginner, what pick is good for specific genres etc. Picks come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and materials.

Tip Toe Through the Tulips: A Ukulele Primer by Ian James

The popularity of musical genres tends to go in waves. But if there is one wave of popularity that musicians have been riding for the last 5 years and more, it’s the one coming out of Hawaii.