Xaphoon Pocket Sax is a tiny injection-molded sax with an incredibly big sound. The sound is described as somewhere between that of a saxophone and a clarinet, and two octaves lower than a flute of the same size. It uses standard saxophone reeds.
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Slim Style ARC
ESP’s Acoustic Resonant Chamber (ARC) thinline electric LTD series guitars have a sharp design and high-end features at an interesting price. The ARC-6 nylon string guitar has a rosewood fingerboard Graph-tech NuBone-XB nuts and saddles. It comes in either black with a maple top or mahogany with natural top with a chambered mahogany body. It includes chrome hardware, Grover tuners, B-band Electronics with three-band EQ and digital tuner. The ARC series is also available in steel string and 12-string models.
The Cajon: A Drum Kit in a Box
It’s no wonder that percussionists the world over are turning to a significantly smaller alternative. The cajon has become a popular addition to many a jam session, acoustic gig, and space-challenged environment. And in the right hands, the beat is as sweet, strong, and soulful as it ever was.
Funky Familiarity
The Paul Reed Smith Core “Floyd” Custom 24 is equipped with the time-tested Floyd Rose “original” tremolo and locking nut system and PRS’s trademark pickups. PRS unveiled this iconic instrument to the public for the first time at Winter NAMM 1985, and this edition is sure to impress. The solid body electric guitar puts the sound, playability, and gorgeous looks of the Custom line into a high-quality yet affordable instrument. The Special Edition comes with the PRS-designed SE gig bag.
Trumpet Fun
The Allora Black Nickel Pocket Trumpet (Bb) is as functional as it is fun to play. Its sharp black nickel plate finish makes it the perfect trumpet for the player who wants a cool look as well as a great sound. Its compact size makes the Allora 5801especially well suited for travel. It features stainless steel valves, a third valve slide ring, and two water keys. It comes with a 7C trumpet mouthpiece and a lightweight nylon case.
What are the Kinds of Mutes for Brass Musicians?
For brass musicians looking to discover new sounds, mutes may be the way to go. They change the instrument’s sound by reducing airflow, altering the volume, and changing the resonance. Typically made of copper, aluminum, or brass, mutes can be placed either in the interior, or on the exterior of the instrument.
Make Your Own Cigar Box Guitar
Six years ago, when Mike Orr made his first cigar box guitar, he wasn’t thinking about beginning a second career. He came across cigar box guitars while surfing the Internet one day, and decided to make one as a Christmas gift for his son. He studied the design and made it his own. Then, he […]
Hand Drums for Everyone
Young or old, pro or amateur, it doesn’t matter: in a drum circle, no one is better than anyone else. There is no first chair or ranking system, and the performance aspect is centralized within the circle. No wonder drum circles are one of the most popular community groups, a place where beginners and professionals […]
Is Music Universal?
When people listen to music from other cultures, they often find it uncomfortable or less pleasant, or they may not “get it.” Most modern musicologists would say that this is because the way we make music and respond to it is learned, and therefore specific to our culture. Yet, many people, including noted composers, claim […]
Make Your Own Percussion Instruments
A few years back, while giving a presentation on homemade musical instruments at the University of Washington, Dr. Craig Woodson created a masenqo—a single stringed violin from Ethiopia—out of dental floss, a Styrofoam box, a plastic tube, and some chopsticks. “There was an Ethiopian woman in the audience, and she got up and walked out of the room,” he remembers. “I thought, oh my gosh, I’ve insulted this woman! But then she came back in and her eyes were wet with tears, and she said to me, ‘I had no idea when you started to play that very simple instrument, that it would take me home.’”