DRUM How to Tune Your Drums One of the most overlooked and misunderstood aspects of drumming is drum tuning. While drums generally aren’t tuned to specific pitches, they do need to be tuned to produce clear, full tones. Learning how to tune a drum set will make you sound better and encourage you to play […]
I was overwhelmed by the wisdom in each response. These comments are written by violinists of all ages and all levels. I’m not going to lie, it took my YEARS to learn some of these hard lessons and some of them I’m continually reminding myself about. Some advice is technical, some is more about mental […]
It’s a precise instrument that requires manual dexterity, a good ear and a great deal of practice. But knowing your instrument and developing good playing habits can open the door to lifelong enjoyment and a long-lasting musical relationship that will yield many rewards. 1. STAY IN TUNE Standard violins have four strings. When left “open” […]
1. Break The Music Down Into Smaller Pieces 2. Use a Metronome 3. Increase the Complexity of Bowing Movements 4. Record and Use a Mirror 5. Repetition Is Your Best Friend 6. Take Proper Care of Your Violin 1. Break The Music Down Into Smaller Pieces Performing music fluently requires practice, so by spending time […]
The key to learning to play any instrument well, including the violin, is to throw yourself into the deep end. During the time I made the most progress, I practiced every day, almost all my friends were musicians and basically, music was the center of my whole life for a while.\ How to Learn the […]
As a beginner guitar player, you probably have a bunch of questions about getting started. Here are some words of encouragement for anyone looking to start playing guitar. How long does it take to learn to play the guitar? The time it takes to learn to play the guitar varies greatly from person to person. […]
Congratulations! Now, let’s get started on your journey toward playing like your guitar heroes. Our blog has many helpful guides to learn the guitar. Follow the links in this article to read more and improve your guitar skills. 1. Choosing between an acoustic and electric guitar Acoustic guitars Acoustic guitars are a great choice for […]
The various types of guitars that exist in our world are so numerous that choosing the best one suited for your needs might seem impossible at first. Let us explore the most common guitars, all the way up to some models that might seem alien at first, and show you what they’re all about! Acoustic […]
1. Get a capo A capo is a moveable clamp that can be placed across the fretboard of a guitar (or similar stringed instrument such as the bouzouki or mandolin) to raise the tuning of the instrument (from E standard to F standard if placed on the first fret in E standard tuning). Essentially, it […]
