The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Playing The Ukulele starts with the basics—the parts of the ukulele and how to tune—and offers step-by-step lessons for strumming and finger-picking styles.
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The TRITON Taktile
The TRITON taktile USB controller keyboard synthesizer delivers the functionality that you’d expect from a MIDI controller, and does it with all 512 program sounds of the TRITON.
Johnny Cash Exhibit in Musical Instrument Museum
The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ is getting a new addition to it’s already astounding collection. A Johnny Cash exhibit honoring him along with the the Carter family has been unveiled.
Snare Conga Cajon
Great for tight percussion setups on stage, the Snare Conga Cajon sits in a lightweight, height-adjustable floor stand, and packs easily into a padded carrying case.
Everyday Chord Sequence
The Andalusian Cadence or Diatonic Phrygian Tetrachord, written I – bVII – bVI – V (A-G-F-E in the key of A), is the most frequently used musical sequence.
Car Park Provides Orchestra Venue
Car Park provides orchestra venue where classical music is heard from seven stories up in a parking garage in Southeast London. It’s the Multi-Story Orchestra founded by Kate Whitley and Christopher Stark.
Samson’s Expedition XP106w
Finally, an all-in-one, lightweight, portable, and rechargeable PA system that delivers clean, crisp audio for small hall live performance, classrooms, tour groups, and parties, as well as a variety of outdoor applications.
What Famous Musicians Do You Admire?
We asked our readers what famous musicians they admire and why? Here are a few responses we received.
The Guitarlele
Kala Brand Music’s new hybrid instrument, the Guitarlele, will delight guitar players looking for the perfect travel guitar, as well as ukulele players exploring guitar for the first time.
Cooperstand’s Ecco-G Guitar Stand
Designed by guitar players for like-minded instrumentalists, the Cooperstand Ecco-G’s unique eco-friendly design fits acoustic, electric, and bass guitars (and many other stringed instruments). It’s built tough enough to withstand the rigors of the stage and flexible enough to move with the instrument if bumped. It will fit in the back pocket of a pair of jeans or pack away into most guitar cases and gig bags.