If I learned anything at Summer NAMM this year, it’s that there are more types of picks in this world than I ever imagined. The expo offered a plethora of picks, ranging from your standard flat pick to intensely designed 3-D picks. I’m sure some people will always prefer the classic simplicity of a standard […]
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Playing Well with Dr. Kertz: Health for Banjo, Ukulele and Mandolin Players
Dr. Randall Kertz discusses better health practices for musicians.
Be sure to check on his videos discussing better health as it applies to other instruments.
Western Contemporary Music: A Musical Melting Pot
It is difficult to pinpoint the exact time when instruments from other cultures were first used in Western contemporary music. It is better thought of as a period, rather than an exact moment.
Branching Out: 4 Fretted Instruments You May Want to Try
Making Music takes a look at four fretted instruments that may further enhance your recordings or songwriting: ukulele, cigar box guitar, banjo, mandolin.
Hohner’s F and A Mandolins
Hohner’s A+ line of bluegrass instruments, designed to provide excellent instruments for players of any age and skill level, now includes both F and A mandolins…
Breedlove Mandolins
Breedlove Premier Series Mandolins are handcrafted in the US for working musicians and serious hobbyists.