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, […]
Playing Well with Dr. Kertz: Ergonomics for Bass Players In this month’s video column of “Playing Well with Dr. Randall Kertz,” Dr. Kertz discusses and demonstrates the ergonomics of staying healthy as a bass player. This includes looking at common problems bassists face in their hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, etc. You can find more on this topic in Dr. Kertz’s book, “The Bassist’s Guide […]
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….
Luna Guitars – Uke Banjolele The banjo and the ukulele are two of the most recognizable and well-loved folk instruments in the world. The banjolele? Not so much. The instrument achieved its greatest popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, and combines the small scale, tuning, and playing style of a ukulele with the construction and distinctive tone of a banjo. […]
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?
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!”
Casio Adds Two New Models to Its Celviano Grand Hybrid Lineup Casio has added two new models to its Celviano Grand Hybrid digital piano line – the GP-310 and GP-510. The new models boast several enhanced features, including a more powerful speaker system, improved harpsichord Tone, and an improved Concert Play mode. The GP-310 and GP-510 digital pianos were revealed in the company’s booth during The […]
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 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 […]
Western Contemporary Music: A Musical Melting Pot It is difficult to pinpoint the exact time when instruments from other cultures were first used in Western contemporary music. It is better thought of as a period, rather than an exact moment.
Luna Guitars – Uke Banjolele The banjo and the ukulele are two of the most recognizable and well-loved folk instruments in the world. The banjolele? Not so much. The instrument achieved its greatest popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, and combines the small scale, tuning, and playing style of a ukulele with the construction and distinctive tone of a banjo. […]
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, […]
Make Music Day 2020 coming June 21 Join the worldwide celebration of music on June 21! COVID-19 may still be in our midst, but that does not mean that the annual Make Music Day 2020 will be canceled. The NAMM Foundation‘s annual event is still scheduled to take place on June 21. Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around […]
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, […]
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 Many terms we use in music today come from other languages, so it isn’t always easy to determine what they mean. Here is a list of common musical terms.
Clip N’ Save: Simple Guide to Musical Ornaments Musical ornaments, such as grace notes, trills, and turns, are a great way to add color and variation to a melodic line of music.
History of Drums Timeline Here we look at a brief history of drums, starting back in 1876 with “double drumming,” through the first drum kits of the 1930s to today’s modern drums.
Victor Wooten’s Music and Nature Camps Bass, Featured Article, Instruments, Musician Profiles June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 Freddy Villano 1 Comment
Taiko Drumming: Healthy Exercise for Music Makers Drums, Featured Article, Health, Instruments May 26, 2020May 4, 2020 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
Ukuleles that Aren’t Ukuleles Gear, Instruments, Other Instruments July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
Roland Meinl: The Man Behind Meinl Percussion Drums, History, Instruments June 1, 2019June 5, 2019 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
America’s Capo: The Story of Kyser Capos Featured Article, Gear, Guitar March 7, 2019March 29, 2019 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
How to Choose The Proper Keyboard Featured Article, Keyboards June 5, 2015July 22, 2015 Freddy Villano 2 Comments
Portable PA Systems & Their Components Featured Article April 9, 2015April 9, 2015 Freddy Villano 1 Comment
Fishman: The Man behind Acoustic Instrument Amplification Featured Article Sidebar, Guitar, Live Sound, Musician Profiles March 30, 2015May 31, 2019 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
Unique Guitar Techniques Featured Article, Guitar February 23, 2015February 23, 2015 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
Alex Skolnick: A Genre-Defying Guitar Hero Featured Article, Guitar January 1, 2015February 5, 2015 Freddy Villano 1 Comment
