Designed as a way to let many frustrated guitarists continue playing, Rock-iT Barre was created to play guitar chords (and still allow for some fingering) for experienced guitarists who have developed arthritis or for those who have a missing digit.
Category: Gear
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!
DPA d:facto™ 4018VL Linear Vocal Microphone
DPA’s d:facto™ 4018VL Linear Vocal Microphone features a new capsule with an isolation-optimized supercardioid polar pattern that is specifically designed to augment the human vocal range. The d:facto™ 4018VL combines the best of cardioid and supercardioid…
Summer NAMM 2015: Pre-amps, Cabinets, Amps and Speakers
A list of Amps and speakers that Making Music feels should be highlighted from the 2015 Nashville Summer NAMM show for their particular excellence.
Ukuleles that Aren’t Ukuleles
Many of these instruments, though based on ukuleles, are unique unto themselves, and can appeal to just about anyone. Making Music takes a look at a few.
Hal Leonard Launches Revolutionary Self-Publishing Program Called ArrangeMe
Hal Leonard has announced a massive expansion of ArrangeMe, its program that lets musicians legally and easily upload sheet music of original works or arrangements of popular songs and sell them on market-leading music websites.
How to Set Up a Microphone
In this video, SAE Institute Miami instructor Michael Sellars demonstrates how to properly set up a microphone in your studio.
8 Songwriting Tools for Recording Your Ideas
Here is a list of eight of the best songwriting tools that will help you record your ideas and store them safely, right on your smart phone.
How To Make Your Own Guitar Cables
Guitar cables may not seem like a huge deal; however, for some, they are the only thing that differentiates between good and bad quality of the resulting sounds. Despite the difference, many musicians treat cables as an afterthought and grab the first ones that they see, without putting much thought into it. This strategy may […]
Choosing the Right Drumsticks
Choosing the Right Drumsticks —The optimum drumstick for you will depend on your style of music and type of drum kit. To play your best, choose the stick that feels the best and suits your musical purposes.
