Make Your Own Drum Kit —Donald Knaack is a firm believer that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure and is always looking for new percussion instruments….
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A History of Reggae
Reggae developed as a genre in the Jamaican ghettos during the late 1960s. It is characterized by a strong bass line, one-drop rhythm with accents on the third beat of each bar, and simple repetitive chord structures. Lyrics feature harmony, often in Jamaican dialect, sometimes with social or political themes.
Summer NAMM 2015: Woodwind Instruments and Accessories
A list of woodwind Instruments and accessories that Making Music is highlighting from the 2015 Nashville Summer NAMM show for their excellence.
How to Choose the Proper Effects Cymbals
If you want to add a unique splash of sound and personality to your percussion mix, you might think about exploring effects cymbals. There are many unique designs…
Making Music MIDI Style
MIDI stands for musical instrument digital interface. MIDI gives you the ability to record a variety of different instruments onto your computer without having to buy (or learn) the actual instrument
Could This Be the Future of Piano?
To fulfill his dream, he worked with a team of engineers and piano craftsmen for 10 years to create what he calls a “revolutionary” piano
Voyage-Air Belair VER-1
Capturing the vibe from the earliest days of the electric guitar, this Voyage-Air Belair VER-1 guitar has a stunning high-gloss “TV Yellow” finish, and features ordinarily found more expensive instruments—solid Alder wood body, solid Canadian maple neck topped with a solid Rosewood fingerboard, mother-of-pearl fret position dots, and an adjustable bridge.
Pick Holiday Gifts That Strike the Right Chord
All the musical instruments, gear, and equipment you could ever need. They make great holiday gifts, and you can always get a gift for yourself.
Yamaha’s Motif XF
Yamaha’s Motif XF comes with 741 MB of internal Wave ROM, including realistic digital recreation of two grand piano sounds, acoustic instruments, and…
The VB95 Eastman Pro Bass
The VB95 Eastman Pro Bass combines all the beauty and tone with the strength and durability that’s a perfect fit for weekend warriors. It features a fully carved spruce top with gamba corners, solid laminate back and ribs, solid ebony fingerboard.