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Introduction to Electric Baritone Guitar

This blog will explain the baritone guitar, explore its use, how much it costs, where you can buy one, and provide practical guidance for potential players.

Guide to Understanding Orchestral Strings

This article provides information on violin strings and maintenance to assist you in selecting the best string type for your orchestral instrument.

A Simple Guide to Choosing Drumsticks

Drumsticks are available in a wide range of types, featuring various woods, lengths, tip materials, and finishes. Selecting the right drumstick for a beginner can seem challenging.

The History of the Saxophone

Explore the evolution of the saxophone, its invention by Adolphe Sax and the different types in the saxophone family.

7 Essentials You need to Start a Podcast

Discover the 7 essentials you need to start a podcast, from gear to branding, and launch your show confidently with Long & McQuade’s expert tips.

The Woodwind Family of Instruments: Explained

Woodwind instruments are those where you use your breath to create sound. Woodwind instruments can be categorized into three main groups.

Choosing Your First Electric Guitar

Choosing your first electric guitar? Learn how to pick the right beginner guitar based on feel, pickups, features, and budget in this complete guide.

Buying Guide to Choosing the Right Flute

The concert flute is one of the most popular woodwind instruments. Choosing a flute may seem simple, but there are a few factors to consider.

Top 5 Must-Have Bass Accessories for Every Player

Buying a bass guitar can be an exciting prospect. Here are the top 5 bass accessories that every bass player must have. Plus a bonus #6.

The Most Important Part of a Signal Chain For Creators

What is the most important part of a signal chain? We break down the ideal signal chain for aspiring artists and professionals with product recommendations.

Maximizing Guitar Tones

There are so many guitar tones out there, and you may think you need a wide variety of gear to experience them all. Fortunately, you don’t.

How To Play Banjo: A Beginner’s Guide to Clawhammer

This blog will introduce the banjo & its parts, tuning a banjo, the clawhammer picking technique and how to play the banjo.