By applying trickle-down modern manufacturing processes from our percussion and wind instruments, Yamaha has not only built a more durable, playable instrument, but one that also produces less waste material in the making process, and requires less maintenance and repair.
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Guide to Guitar Strings
Don’t get strung up when buying new guitar strings for your acoustic or electric guitar. Check out this guide for some help!
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?
Why Use Rock-iT Barre?
Laurie Hansen, a 62-year-old inventor with osteoarthritis, developed Rock-iT Barre, a device allowing players to play 108+ chords without bending their fingers. A rocking motion allows players to switch from major to minor chords with ease. The Rock-iT Barre is adjustable, allowing it to be used on various sizes of guitars and ukuleles. It can also be used […]
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.
A Guide to the Capo
A capo, from the Italian capotasto (which means head fret), refers to a device used on the neck of a stringed (typically fretted) instrument to shorten the playable length of the strings, thereby raising the pitch. It is frequently used on guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Giovanni Battista Doni first used the term in his Annotazioni […]
RME Babyface Pro Audio Interface Review
In this video, the team over at Consordini Music explains what the Babyface Pro Audio Interface is and demonstrates how to use it.
Rock-iT Barre: A New Way to Learn Guitar Chords
Laurie Hansen, a 62-year-old inventor with osteoarthritis, developed Rock-iT Barre, a device allowing players to play 108+ chords without bending their fingers. A rocking motion allows players to switch from major to minor chords with ease. The Rock-iT Barre is adjustable, allowing it to be used on various sizes of guitars and ukuleles. It can […]
Gear Spotlight: Taking a Look at Three DPA Microphones
DPA microphones are rugged enough for touring, compact and discreete offering colorless accurate sound detail…
Making Music Mag/NAMM 2018 Product Spotlight: Austin Ribbon Mic
Build your own ribbon microphone! Austin Ribbon Mics offers this new kit so that you can build your very own ribbon microphone.