It’s important to keep a piano in good shape and make sure that with the right care it will be around for many years to come. Here are just a few ways to ensure that the piano has a long and healthy lifespan!
Category: Instruments
How to Read Musical Notes and Their Corresponding Piano Key (Without Memorizing A Bunch Of Facts)
This guide has the most minimal information you need to know about reading musical notes and their corresponding piano keys. If you’re new to piano you will be able to read notes and piano keys in no time, and have a solid foundation for future learning
Singers – How to Ease Stage Fright
“Stage fright” is the term for an excessive amount of pre-performance nerves. It’s an issue for all performers at times but can often be particularly strong for singers.
How to Play Clarinet Scales: F Minor
Welcome back to our series on clarinet scales! In this video, Cassidy will teach out how to play the F minor scale on clarinet.
Historic Instruments from Civil War Brass Bands
The other day we caught up with Jeff Stockham, one of the music history consultants from Steven Spielberg’s film Lincoln, who showed us some of his favorite Civil War-era brass instruments.
Play Your Best: Take a Tip from a Trombone Master
Paul Nowell or simply “Paul the Trombonist,” as he’s known around Los Angeles, offers his top tips to becoming a great trombone player.
How to Play Clarinet Scales: Ab Major
Welcome back to our series on clarinet scales! In this video, Ana will teach out how to play the Ab major scale on clarinet.
MakingMusicMag/NAMM 2019 Product Spotlight: Vandoren Ligature / Juno Reeds
Check out the new pink gold ligature expanded line from Vandoren, as well as their line of JUNO reeds for students that we saw at the 2019 NAMM Show!
How Bagpipes Work
Most people are familiar with the distinctive, haunting sound of bagpipes, but many don’t know how bagpipes work. They seem exotic, but did you know bagpipes are similar to other reed instruments?
Multi-Instrumentalists: The Benefits of Learning More Than One Instrument
Multi-instrumentalists have been present on the music scene for centuries, being the norm in Renaissance consorts, jazz combos, big bands, pit orchestras, and even rock bands.