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.
Category: Gear
Guide to Harmonicas
The number of harmonica styles, brands, and variations can be daunting for a beginner. This guide to harmonicas can help you find the right harmonica.
America’s Capo: The Story of Kyser Capos
It all started in 1981, when Milton Kyser, a retired machinist, heard his guitar-playing friend complain about the elastic band capo that was standard at the time.
MakingMusicMag/NAMM 2019 Product Spotlight: Yamaha Sonogenic
Yamaha: Sonogenic Small compact keyboard which allows you to Rhythmically interact with your favorite music, without knowing how to play. Connect an iOS device and use the new JAM feature with the Yamaha Chord Tracker app. You can play your favorite iTunes songs, while never hitting a wrong key! You can also connect to your favorite […]
Making Music Product Spotlight: G7th Capos
Learn more about these three types of G7th capos: the Newport, Performance 2, and Heritage. Each provides different benefits and features.
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!
MakingMusicMag/NAMM 2019: Select Woodwind Products and Instruments Spotlight
Check out some of the woodwind products and instruments we had the chance to see at NAMM 2019 from 3D mouthpieces, to reeds, to handmade instruments!
MakingMusicMag/NAMM 2019 Product Spotlight: Jones Double Reeds
Jones Double Reeds is dedicated to serving all players from beginners to the advancing professional with two separate lines of double reeds.
Overdrive, Distortion, and Fuzz: What’s the Difference?
Overdrive, distortion, and fuzz are three common effects that can be added to an electric guitar sound, but what’s the difference between them?
Popular Components of an Effects Pedal Chain
It is important thank you know how to properly set up a guitar pedal chain to ensure the best outcome and avoid unwanted sounds.
