A recent article posted on the science website Phys.org offered some interesting research on how famous violin builders Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppi Guarneri “del Gesu” were able to create instruments of such incredible sound quality more than two centuries ago. Turns out, it was not necessarily the luthiers’ skill in building their instruments that gave […]
The Saraswati veena is a plucked, stringed musical instrument from India whose origins date back to around 1700 BCE. This veena (also spelled vina), a member of the lute family, as are the chitra, vichitra, and rudra veenas. Dr. Tara Rajendran is a classically trained veena player (as well as a medical doctor – please […]
Band & Orchestra School band and orchestra instruments are divided into four categories: brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion. Following is a brief look at each one. Brass: Brass instruments make their sounds through the lip vibrations of the player, combined with the movements of a slide, in the case of trombones, or the opening and […]
As the calendar turns to August, we begin to hear the words “back to school,” much to the chagrin of many students. This is a chance, however, for students to explore participation in their schools’ music programs, be it by playing an instrument in the band or orchestra, or by singing in the choir. MakingMusicMag.com […]
Casio recently introduced the PX-S1100, the latest addition to its Privia PX-S series of digital pianos. In a press release, the company said: “The PX-S1100 replaces the PX-S1000, which has become one of the top-selling digital pianos on the market today and earned its reputation for sound and features that punch far above its price […]
D’Addario’s new XS coated strings incorporate D’Addario’s proprietary manufacturing processes — like NY Steel high-carbon cores in the wound strings and Fusion Twist technology in the plain steels — to give XS break strength and tuning stability. The new thin film coating (1/10 the thickness of a human hair) protects the wound strings from corrosion, […]
A nice subtle addition to your guitarist’s arsenal is always going to be a welcome present. Gift ideas for a guitarist don’t need to be expensive or unique; they need to be something a guitarist can get maximum use from. Here is a list of the ‘8 Best Gifts for a Guitarist,’ covering the full […]
In simplest terms, the harp is a plucked string instrument where the plane of the strings is perpendicular to the soundboard.
The RC Williams Co. dbl Bass Buggie is the easiest way to transport your double bass while maneuvering over most terrain whether indoor or outdoor. This American-made innovation will allow your instrument to stand upright during transport and can easily fit to any size bass from 1/10 to 4/4. Made for use either with or […]
The Fiddlerman Collapsible Wood Violin Shoulder Rest includes height adjustable feet for a custom fit and also collapse so the shoulder rest can fit inside almost any violin case. The solid wood body of the shoulder rest is specifically crafted for a warm resonance and is built to last through years of playing. Each violin […]