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  • Features

    • Featured

      Playing it Well: Moving Equipment Safely for Musicians

      Part of the “glamour” of being a musician is when you have to move and carry your equipment around. Dr… amplifiers, cases of gear, instruments, lighting, merch, whatever you do.  Kertz offers a few tips in this video  on how to lift and move your equipment safely.

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      • Throwback Thursday: Cancer Survivors Become Inspirational Ukulele Duo
      • John Lennon Songwriting Contest Launches “Power to the People” With Weekly Giveaways
      • Ken Perlman — Clawhammer Pioneer
  • How To

    • How To

      Uke Can Do It! New book teaches kids how to play the ukulele

      10 Tips to Increase Your Playing Speed

      Learn to play “What a Wonderful World” on Ukulele

      Dwayne Johnson Rock-ing the Ukulele

      Dan Hawkins

      Six Lessons for Playing Funk Bass – with Dan Hawkins

      Bass Guitar Lesson with Dan Hawkins – Using Scales To Create Killer Grooves

      prepare your voice

      How to Prepare Your Voice for a Live Performance

      Drumming Spotlight

      12 Ways to Improve Your Drumming

      Top 10 Best Drumming Books

      Some Cool Tips for Drumstick Tricks

      DADGAD Tuning Explained

      acoustic guitar in stereo

      Recording Acoustic Guitar in Stereo for Beginners

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  • Video
    • Newest Video

      • Video

        Playing it Well: Moving Equipment Safely for Musicians

        Ken Perlman — Clawhammer Pioneer

        Daniel Ho

        Throwback Thursday: Daniel Ho — Hawaiian Musician Keeps the Passion in His Productions

        Philadephia Percussionist Brings Fresh Perspective to Revolutionary-era Fife-and-Drum Tune

        Mike Meiers

        Mike Meiers – Ukulele in a Commercial Music / Sync Licensing Production

        Toe Tappin’ with a Nine-Piece Banjo Band

        Mike Meiers

        Modern Production—Recording Banjo with Mike Meiers

        Banjoist Cynthia Sayer: Four Strings and the Truth

        Playing Well with Dr. Kertz: Health for Banjo, Ukulele and Mandolin Players

        Bass Guitar Lesson with Dan Hawkins – Using Scales To Create Killer Grooves

        Yamaha Silent Bass SLB 300 Achieves New Lows in Acoustic Bass Modelling

        Victor Wooten’s Music and Nature Camps

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    • Product Spotlight

      • Product Spotlight

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        Making Music Product Spotlight: AKG LYRA Ultra-HD Multimode USB Microphone

        Making Music Product Spotlight: Balu Musik horn mutes and mellophone

        Making Music Magazine Product Spotlight: Presonus Studio Live Series III Ecosystem

        Making Music Product Spotlight with Chuck Schiele: JBL EON ONE Compact

        Making Music Product Spotlight with Chuck Schiele: Orangewood guitars

    • Community Videos

      Musical performances submitted by readers.

      • Community Videos

        Pick the Summer 2020 Community Video Contest Winner!

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        Community Video: Junk Parlor – Beneath Your Love

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        Community Video: Rene Byrd – Born Again

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        Community Video: Yardij – Distance

        Pauline Frechette

        Community Video: Pauline Frechette – Jewel Box

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        Community Video: All From Nothing – Second Chances

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        Community Video: Rich Carroll – Lifetime

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        Community Video: Best Not Broken – Kids

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        Community Video: Melted Vinyl – Beyond

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        Community Video: Shawn Forest Fenner – Man Cave

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        Congratulations to Your Artist Pick Hell & Hollar!

        Del Pelson

        Community Video: Del Pelson – Heather Lou

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    • Travel

      • Travel Video

        Mile of Music

        Wisconsin’s Fox Cities: More than a Mile of Music

        Alabama Gulf Coast Feeds a Musician’s Heart

        Inside Cash’s Boyhood Home

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        The Crooked Road: A Journey Steeped in Music Traditions

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        Moab Music Festival

        America Meets the Beatles! at Bethel Woods

        Discovering Music Destinations South of Nashville

        Cumbia: The Sound of Colombia

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    • How To Videos

      • How-To Videos

        Bass Guitar Lesson with Dan Hawkins – Using Scales To Create Killer Grooves

        acoustic guitar in stereo

        Recording Acoustic Guitar in Stereo for Beginners

        restringing your guitar

        A Guide to Restringing Your Guitar for Beginners

        f major

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: F Major

        g minor

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: G Minor

        The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About

        Teaching Jazz and Musical Creativity to the Classical Piano Student – Part 2

        Teaching Jazz and Musical Creativity to the Classical Piano Student – Part 1

        c minor

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: C Minor

        The Problem All Pianists Need to Overcome (But Many Don’t Even Know About!)

        Piano Accompaniment Styles for 50 Great Songs

        How to Develop Ease When Playing Piano

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    • Instrument Video

      • Instrument Video

        Ken Perlman — Clawhammer Pioneer

        Daniel Ho

        Throwback Thursday: Daniel Ho — Hawaiian Musician Keeps the Passion in His Productions

        Mike Meiers

        Mike Meiers – Ukulele in a Commercial Music / Sync Licensing Production

        Toe Tappin’ with a Nine-Piece Banjo Band

        Mike Meiers

        Modern Production—Recording Banjo with Mike Meiers

        Banjoist Cynthia Sayer: Four Strings and the Truth

        Playing Well with Dr. Kertz: Health for Banjo, Ukulele and Mandolin Players

        Bass Guitar Lesson with Dan Hawkins – Using Scales To Create Killer Grooves

        Yamaha Silent Bass SLB 300 Achieves New Lows in Acoustic Bass Modelling

        Victor Wooten’s Music and Nature Camps

        Slapping Your Bass with Jules Whelpton

        Authentically Bass with Rob Thorsen

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  • Health

    • Health

      Playing it Well: Moving Equipment Safely for Musicians

      Part of the “glamour” of being a musician is when you have to move and carry your equipment around. Dr… amplifiers, cases of gear, instruments, lighting, merch, whatever you do.  Kertz offers a few tips in this video  on how to lift and move your equipment safely.

      • Musician Treatment Foundation Hosts Livestream Benefit Concert to Support Musicians in Need
      • Playing Well with Dr. Kertz: Health for Banjo, Ukulele and Mandolin Players
      • Playing Well with Dr. Kertz: Ergonomics for Bass Players
      • Taiko Drumming: Healthy Exercise for Music Makers
  • Instruments
    • Bass

      • Bass

        Dan Hawkins

        Six Lessons for Playing Funk Bass – with Dan Hawkins

        of the music. You need great timing, feel, pocket, and technique to play it well. Here are six video lessons that will get you grooving in no time….

        • Top Bass Guitars Loved by Rock & Roll Legends
        • Bass Guitar Lesson with Dan Hawkins – Using Scales To Create Killer Grooves
        • Yamaha Silent Bass SLB 300 Achieves New Lows in Acoustic Bass Modelling
        • Victor Wooten’s Music and Nature Camps
    • Guitar

      • Guitar

        Daniel Ho

        Throwback Thursday: Daniel Ho — Hawaiian Musician Keeps the Passion in His Productions

        If you’ve heard of Daniel Ho, it’s most likely from his recent concerts and recordings of Hawaiian music on ukulele

        • 10 Tips to Increase Your Playing Speed
        • From the MM Archives: Béla Fleck Brings Banjo from Front Porch to World Stage
        • Cordoba Flamed Mahogany Ukulele
        • OME IKON banjo for the advanced player
    • Drums

      • Drums

        Taiko Drumming: Healthy Exercise for Music Makers

        If you want to get in shape and learn how to play a new instrument, but don’t really have time in your busy schedule, why not try an instrument that will allow you to do both at the same time?

        • 12 Ways to Improve Your Drumming
        • Exploring the History of Playing Timpani (Kettle Drums)
        • Money Beats with Rich Redmond
        • Yamaha’s New Drum Equipment and Tools for 2020
    • Strings

      • Strings

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        What’s in a Name: Is it a Violin or a Fiddle?

        Ask any violinist if there’s a difference between a violin and a fiddle, and they will say, “If I had a nickel every time somebody asked that!”

        • Innovative Music Competition for Piano and Violin Now Open
        • New book released on Writing Well for the Modern Harp
        • Famous people you may not know play(ed) the violin
        • Tips for Beginning Violinists
    • Keyboards

      • Keyboard

        Daniel Ho

        Throwback Thursday: Daniel Ho — Hawaiian Musician Keeps the Passion in His Productions

        If you’ve heard of Daniel Ho, it’s most likely from his recent concerts and recordings of Hawaiian music on ukulele

        • From the MM Archives: Béla Fleck Brings Banjo from Front Porch to World Stage
        • Casio Adds Two New Models to Its Celviano Grand Hybrid Lineup
        • Newly Released Casiotone Models Boast New Design, Comprehensive Features
        • As Easy As ABA: Understanding Sonata Allegro Form
    • Woodwinds/Brass

      • Wind

        Rovner Products Seeks to Relieve PPE Shortage in Maryland with Donations

        Although Rovner Products’ production department had been idle since the end of March due to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s COVID-19 state mandate closing all non-essential businesses, in late April some of the company’s manufacturing equipment was redeployed. “In March, stories of desperate medical workers were all over the news, and we were horrified. We realized […]

        • How to Play Clarinet Scales: D Minor
        • Trumpeter/hornist Jeff Stockham talks about playing historic instruments & his work in the film “Lincoln”
        • How to Play Clarinet Scales: F Major
        • Trumpet review: Yamaha YTR-8310ZS a versatile instrument
    • Vocal

      • Voice

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        How to Prepare Your Voice for a Live Performance

        By Stefanie August In my numerous years of working as a nightclub and theater vocalist, I always had to keep my voice strong and focused. We singers must be able to keep from sounding winded while singing, especially if we are dancing or playing an instrument. Below are some best practices for strengthening one’s voice […]

        • Vocal Tips: Understanding Head Voice, Falsetto, and Whistle Register
        • Making Music Presents: ‘One Voice, One Guitar, One Song’ Songwriting Contest
        • Breathing exercises for singing
        • Singers – How to Ease Stage Fright
    • Other Instruments

      • Other Instruments

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        Where Did the Banjo Come From? Here’s a Timeline of Its History

        The banjo has evolved from its African roots, first as a minstrel instrument, and later as a jazz, bluegrass, and folk staple. At the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, you can see more than 300 banjos – the largest public display in the world. The timeline below includes just a few.

        • Western Contemporary Music: A Musical Melting Pot
        • Dulcet Tones: The Hammered and Mountain Dulcimer
        • The Harp: How Does it Work?
        • How to Choose the Best Ocarina for You
  • Gear
    • All Gear

      • All Gear

        Fishman Loudbox Mini Amp: 60 Watts of Clean Acoustic Power

        The Fishman Loudbox Mini delivers the tonal quality that has made the Fishman a standout name for great acoustic sound. The Mini packs 60 watts of clean acoustic power and has two channels featuring Fishman’s preamp and tone control designs. The Mini also features digital reverb and chorus for the instrument channel and reverb for […]

        • BOSS Acoustic Singer Live LT Amplifier Ideal For Basic Stage Amp Needs
        • The Humilele – Ukulele Humidifier
        • Shubb Fine Tune Capo for Banjo
        • Kala Tweed Archtop Ukulele Hardcase
    • Audio Recording

      • Audio Recording

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        Win a Pair of JBL Reference Monitors

        Enter below to win a pair of JBL 104-BT Compact Desktop Reference Monitors with Bluetooth The giveaway is free to enter and runs until July 24. JBL 104-BT compact reference monitors with Bluetooth, the newest models in the 1 Series line, draw from seven decades of JBL Professional engineering. They’re perfect for recording musicians, producers, […]

        • The Green Scene—A Net-zero Recording Studio in Vermont
        • Recording Acoustic Guitar in Stereo for Beginners
        • Digital Collaboration: Technology’s Impact on How Artists Create Music
        • Tips for Choosing Headphones When Mixing Music
    • Live Sound

      • Live Sound

        Playing it Well: Moving Equipment Safely for Musicians

        Part of the “glamour” of being a musician is when you have to move and carry your equipment around. Dr… amplifiers, cases of gear, instruments, lighting, merch, whatever you do.  Kertz offers a few tips in this video  on how to lift and move your equipment safely.

        • BOSS Acoustic Singer Live LT Amplifier Ideal For Basic Stage Amp Needs
        • Contribute to Amp and Live Music Focus Month!
        • Make Music Day 2020 coming June 21
        • Managing Mic Cable Spaghetti
  • Music Theory
    • Music Theory

      • Music Theory

        Dave Sanborn, Legendary Saxophonist, Presents the First Season of His New Show “Sanborn Sessions”

        Dave Sanborn, the veteran saxophonist, and six-time Grammy Award winner, has announced he will soon present the first episode of his new music show, Sanborn Sessions. The new series is hosted by Sanborn and features a diverse roster of accomplished artists from a variety of genres and generations. In its initial season, Sanborn welcomes Kandace Springs, […]

        • The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About
        • The Importance of Chord Knowledge for Pianists
        • How Musicians Incorporate Artificial Intelligence into Their Songs
        • Transcription Errands – Chord Charts and the Nashville Number System
    • Clip N’ Save

      • Clip N’ Save

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        Clip N’ Save: Understanding Enharmonics

        Enharmonics are notes that sound at the same pitch but have a different name, such as F# and Gb. Here are a few tips on understanding enharmonics.

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        Clip N’ Save: Types of Cadences

        Cadences are chord progressions that either break up or conclude a particular section or piece of music. Here are a few different types of cadences.

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        Clip N’ Save: Tricky Time Signatures

        Understanding less common time signatures can be tricky. Fortunately, we have a few tips to help you count them out and make sense of them.

        Clip N’ Save: Musical Terms Every Musician Should Know

        Clip N’ Save: Simple Guide to Musical Ornaments

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  • History

    • History

      Banjos, Banjos and More Banjos!

      A brief history of banjos The banjo derives from various African instruments that arrived here via the West Indies in slavery days. The original five-string banjo had no frets, the horizontal position markers that tell the player where to place his/her left hand fingers. There are reports of slaves playing banjos on Thomas Jefferson’s plantation, […]

      • The Most Famous Banjo Tune Ever — “Dueling Banjos”
      • The ‘Ukulele: A History
      • Where Did the Banjo Come From? Here’s a Timeline of Its History
      • History of Drums Timeline
  • John Lennon Songwriting Contest Launches “Power to the People” With Weekly Giveaways
  • Philadephia Percussionist Brings Fresh Perspective to Revolutionary-era Fife-and-Drum Tune
  • Musician Treatment Foundation Hosts Livestream Benefit Concert to Support Musicians in Need
  • Worldwide Leader in Online Digital Sheet Music Opens Major Office in Music City
  • D’Addario Foundation Announces Second Annual College Scholarship Fund Recipients
  • Hal Leonard CEO Larry Morton Is Inspired by the Future
  • Make Music Day 2020 coming June 21
  • Nominations Now Open for the 2021 She Rocks Awards

Playing it Well: Moving Equipment Safely for Musicians

Win a Pair of AKG K371 BT Headphones!

Noel Tardy and Kate McLennan

Throwback Thursday: Cancer Survivors Become Inspirational Ukulele Duo

John Lennon Songwriting Contest Launches “Power to the People” With Weekly Giveaways

  1. Playing it Well: Moving Equipment Safely for Musicians
  2. Win a Pair of AKG K371 BT Headphones!
  3. Throwback Thursday: Cancer Survivors Become Inspirational Ukulele Duo
  4. John Lennon Songwriting Contest Launches “Power to the People” With Weekly Giveaways
  • Popular Posts
  • Community Videos
  • Books
  • Teacher Resources
  • Travel

Popular Posts

Playing it Well: Moving Equipment Safely for Musicians

Part of the “glamour” of being a musician is when you have to move and carry your equipment around. Dr… amplifiers, cases of gear, instruments, lighting, merch, whatever you do.  Kertz offers a few tips in this video  on how to lift and move your equipment safely.

live sound manual

The Live Sound Manual: Getting Great Sound at Every Gig

From faders to frequencies, microphones to mixing, pink noise to polarity, The Live Sound Manual: Getting Great Sound at Every Gig, by Ben Duncan, is the all-inclusive manual for creating the finest sound for live performances. It applies to the entire range of stage performers and their equipment — solo acoustic guitar and vocal, full-scale […]

Fishman Loudbox Mini Amp: 60 Watts of Clean Acoustic Power

The Fishman Loudbox Mini delivers the tonal quality that has made the Fishman a standout name for great acoustic sound. The Mini packs 60 watts of clean acoustic power and has two channels featuring Fishman’s preamp and tone control designs. The Mini also features digital reverb and chorus for the instrument channel and reverb for […]

The Guitar Amp Handbook

Win a Pair of AKG K371 BT Headphones!

Community Videos

Pick the Summer 2020 Community Video Contest Winner!

We’ve chosen our favorites, now it’s your turn. Pick your favorite artist or group from our Summer 2020 Community Video Contest winners and decide who will get a special feature story on Making Music! Vote now through July 31. Scroll to the bottom of this post for the voting link. The artists and videos are: […]

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Community Video: Junk Parlor – Beneath Your Love

Junk Parlor invites its audiences on a sonic adventure down a joyful, raucous path, conjuring up a fantastically-edgy and intoxicating dreamscape.

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Community Video: Rene Byrd – Born Again

Rene Byrd is the latest R&B/Pop songstress whose vocal talent has invited the attention of associates of the legendary Quincy Jones.

Community Video: Yardij – Distance

Community Video: Pauline Frechette – Jewel Box

Books

live sound manual

The Live Sound Manual: Getting Great Sound at Every Gig

From faders to frequencies, microphones to mixing, pink noise to polarity, The Live Sound Manual: Getting Great Sound at Every Gig, by Ben Duncan, is the all-inclusive manual for creating the finest sound for live performances. It applies to the entire range of stage performers and their equipment — solo acoustic guitar and vocal, full-scale […]

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The Guitar Amp Handbook

Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds The Guitar Amp Handbook: Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds, Updated Edition, by Dave Hunter, brings fresh information to the table to help guitarists understand everything about what makes their amps tick and how to use them to sound better than ever. It builds on the popular […]

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First 50 Songs You Should Play on Banjo

25 Clawhammer and 25 Three-Finger-Style Arrangements If you’re new to the 5-string banjo, you’re probably eager to learn some songs. This book by Michael J. Miles and Greg Cahill provides easy-to-read banjo tab, chord symbols, and lyrics for the most popular songs beginning banjo players like to play. Players with years of experience will also […]

Uke Can Do It! New book teaches kids how to play the ukulele

Popular YouTube sensation and award-winning children’s songwriter Emily Arrow has released a new book: Kid’s Guide to Learning the Ukulele: 24 Songs to Learn and Play for Kids. In this book, children will learn the fundamentals of the ukulele and practice 24 songs, games, and activities with Emily’s expert guidance. Learn how to hold, tune, […]

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School of Banjo: Bluegrass Melodic Style

The melodic style is a beautiful three finger picking style which can be traced to the early 1900s and became a fully accepted style for playing the five-string banjo in the 1960s. Today, it is an integral part of the three-finger style of many banjo players at all playing levels. Plus, the songs arranged in […]

Daniel Ho ‘Ukulele Songbook

This collection of music by six-time Grammy award winner Daniel Ho represents 15 years of his finest work as an ‘ukulele artist. Includes ‘ukulele solos, duet, vocal songs, & Hawaiian songs written in tablature & notation. Nineteen songs in music notation, tablature, and on CD. Available in print and as an instant digital download.

Banjo Chord Dictionary

Learning chords for the five-string banjo have never been so easy. In Banjo Chord Dictionary by Dick Weissman, basic chords in G tuning, C tuning, D tuning and D-minor tuning are clearly shown. Neck diagrams are used that show easy-to-read fingerings. Music notation is explained and tips on tuning are given. Identifying keys and the […]

Dixieland jazz banjo

Dixieland Jazz Banjo

Authentic Lead Sheets With Chord Diagrams for Tenor & Plectrum Banjo Tenor and plectrum banjos are key ingredients of Dixieland jazz music. The bright percussive chord strums and flashy tremolo picking glissandos help define the genre. In the 1920s, when Dixieland jazz was at its zenith, the four-string banjo was the fretted instrument of choice […]

Earl Scruggs

Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo

Revised and Enhanced Edition The best-selling banjo method in the world! Earl Scruggs’s legendary method has helped thousands of banjo players get their start. The “Revised and Enhanced Edition” features more songs, updated lessons, and many other improvements. It includes everything you need to know to start playing banjo, including: a history of the 5-string […]

The Uke of Wallington: One Man and his Ukulele round Britain

When the only gig Mark Wallington’s R&B band can get is in a nursing home, they decide it’s time to call it a day. But then Mark discovers an instrument he might just have enough talent for—the ukulele. Realizing his dream of a nationwide tour, the newly crowned “Uke of Wallington” sets off on a […]

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Ukulele Chord Chart

A Chart of All the Basic Chords in Every Key This convenient chord chart by Ron Manus, L. C. Harnsberger, and Nathaniel Gunod lists all the basic ukulele chords in every key. All chords are clearly shown using chord frames that indicate frets, fingerings, and the note names in every chord. Major, minor, seventh, diminished, […]

Strum Together

Folk Songs – Strum Together: Ukulele, Baritone Ukulele, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo

The Strum Together series by Hal Leonard enables players of five different instruments – or any combination of them – to “strum together” on 70 great songs. This new, easy-to-use format features melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams for five popular folk instruments: standard ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, mandolin, and banjo. This collection, arranged by Mark […]

You're in the Band

You’re in the Band

The Real Experience of Playing in a Tradition Jazz/Hot Jazz Band This play-along program (book + two CDs, also available with downloads) gives you the real experience of playing in a Traditional Jazz / Hot Jazz Band along with top experts in the genre. Unlike most other play-along programs available, You’re in the Band offers correct […]

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Clawhammer Banjo ~ Tunes, Tips & Jamming (book & CD set)

Wayne Erbsen has made it his lifelong passion to teach, collect, record, perform, write and publish Southern Appalachian music and folklore. His newest clawhammer banjo book has something for everyone: beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Includes tabs and lyrics to 44 old-time banjo tunes, plus tips on learning tunes on the fly, how to jam, […]

The ‘Ukulele: A History

Since its introduction to Hawai‘i in 1879, the ‘ukulele has been many things: a symbol of an island paradise; a tool of political protest; an instrument central to a rich musical culture; a musical joke; a highly sought-after collectible; a cheap airport souvenir; a lucrative industry; and the product of a remarkable synthesis of western […]

Jumpin’ Jim’s Ukulele Masters: James Hill Duets for One

This collection features 15 classic songs arranged by ukulele master James Hill. In these remarkable arrangements, two distinct ukulele parts – chord accompaniment and melody – can be played in counterpoint at the same time by one player. The arrangements cater to both advanced beginner and experienced players and there is a warm-up section that […]

Creative Bass Technique Exercises: 70 Melodic Exercises to Develop Great Feel & Technique on Bass Guitar (Play Bass Guitar)

Session ace Dan Hawkins has recorded hundreds of sessions and knows what it takes to achieve flawless technique that stands up to the scrutiny of the studio. In Creative Bass Technique Exercises he offers a set of technique-building workouts that will solve all common technical problems. Master fundamental electric bass technique skills. Build left- and […]

The Music Lesson

From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the right notes … and feeling them. The Music Lesson is the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be […]

Bass Technique Finger Gym: Build Stamina, Coordination, Dexterity and Speed with Essential Bass Exercises

The Bass Technique Finger Gym by Simon Pratt focuses on building a solid foundation of clean, usable, musical skills. Each exercise is individually targeted to a common bass technique problem. You will work on timing, strength, fluency and speed, as well as getting an overview of slapping and popping. Whether you play rock, jazz, blues […]

Bass Fretboard: Memorize the Fretboard in Less Than 24 Hours

Have you been mindlessly memorizing every single note on the Bass fretboard hoping to finally master it one day? This book offers a way to do that using pattern recognition combined with memory techniques. The notes on the bass fretboard are not laid out in order like on a keyboard. But that doesn’t mean our […]

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Teacher Resources

Uke Can Do It! New book teaches kids how to play the ukulele

Popular YouTube sensation and award-winning children’s songwriter Emily Arrow has released a new book: Kid’s Guide to Learning the Ukulele: 24 Songs to Learn and Play for Kids. In this book, children will learn the fundamentals of the ukulele and practice 24 songs, games, and activities with Emily’s expert guidance. Learn how to hold, tune, […]

Hal Leonard CEO Larry Morton Is Inspired by the Future

Inspired by the Future: A conversation with Hal Leonard CEO Larry Morton about the evolution in how we—as a world—will continue to play music. by Chuck Schiele This story takes place with the influence of the Covid-19 virus in the full momentum of early 2020. As societies across the globe scramble for their public safety […]

Drumming Spotlight

12 Ways to Improve Your Drumming

this book that will help you get the most out of learning to play drums or any other instrument. Here are 12 drumming tips from Rhythm of the Head

Yamaha Offers Resources for Online Teaching

Orange Amps Announce Free Online Rock Guitar Course

Hal Leonard Helps Music Teachers Navigate the Distance Learning Landscape

Travel

Take a Virtual Tour of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has been closed to the public for over a month.  In an effort to continue reaching bluegrass fans all over the world, the Hall of Fame has produced a virtual tour led by Executive Director Chris Joslin. Within the Hall of […]

NAMM Show 2020

The NAMM Show 2020 Adventures

The NAMM Show 2020 was held January 16-19, 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Here are some photos from our time at the show.

It’s Almost Time for The NAMM Show 2020…

It’s January, which means that it’s time to prepare for the annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show—the world’s most comprehensive gathering of musical instruments, gear, and experts. The NAMM Show, held each January in Southern California, unites over 115,000 registrants from 130 countries. This is a conference where almost every music instrument or […]

Make Music Winter Returns Nationwide on December 21

Free Participatory Musical Parades Showcasing a Wide Variety of Genres and Styles to Kick Off Winter in Over 30 U.S. Cities Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration on the winter solstice, returns this year on Saturday, Dec. 21, with participatory musical parades and performances and events in more than 30 U.S. cities. The […]

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Earth Celebration: 3 Days of Drumming

Earth Celebration is a huge drum festival hosted by the globetrotting drum group Kodo. This year’s festival will be held August 16-18 on Sado Island.

How To

Uke Can Do It! New book teaches kids how to play the ukulele

July 29, 2020

Popular YouTube sensation and award-winning children’s songwriter Emily Arrow has released a new book: Kid’s Guide to Learning the Ukulele: 24 Songs to Learn and Play for Kids. In this book, children will learn the fundamentals of the ukulele and practice 24 songs, games, and activities with Emily’s expert guidance. Learn how to hold, tune, […]

  • 10 Tips to Increase Your Playing Speed
  • Learn to play “What a Wonderful World” on Ukulele
  • Dwayne Johnson Rock-ing the Ukulele
  • Six Lessons for Playing Funk Bass – with Dan Hawkins
  • Bass Guitar Lesson with Dan Hawkins – Using Scales To Create Killer Grooves

Gear

Fishman Loudbox Mini Amp: 60 Watts of Clean Acoustic Power

August 4, 2020

The Fishman Loudbox Mini delivers the tonal quality that has made the Fishman a standout name for great acoustic sound. The Mini packs 60 watts of clean acoustic power and has two channels featuring Fishman’s preamp and tone control designs. The Mini also features digital reverb and chorus for the instrument channel and reverb for […]

BOSS Acoustic Singer Live LT

BOSS Acoustic Singer Live LT Amplifier Ideal For Basic Stage Amp Needs

August 1, 2020

First announced at the January 2020 NAMM Show, BOSS’s Acoustic Singer Live LT, was the latest addition to the popular Acoustic Singer amplifier series. Acoustic Singer amps deliver vibrant, high-definition tone and integrated creative tools for enhancing live performances. The Acoustic Singer Live LT is ideal for players with basic stage amplification needs, offering guitar […]

ukulele humidifier

The Humilele – Ukulele Humidifier

July 30, 2020

Ukulele wood needs moisture to play and look its best. Dry wood can warp, shrink, and worse yet, crack. Music Nomad has developed an easy to use, no mess, and low maintenance Ukulele humidifier. The Humilele rests securely on top of the strings to safely and evenly hydrate your Ukulele to avoid these problems. Fits […]

Instruments

  • banjo
  • Bass
  • Drums
  • Guitar
  • Keyboards
  • Strings
  • Ukulele
  • Vocal
  • Woodwinds/Brass

Ken Perlman — Clawhammer Pioneer

July 29, 2020

Ken Perlman is considered one of today’s top clawhammer players, known in particular for his skillful adaptations of Celtic, Appalachian, & Canadian fiddle tunes to the style. He has toured throughout most of the English-speaking world and in Western-Europe, both as a soloist and – for over…

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