If you are interested in making digital music, a MIDI keyboard is an essential tool. It unlocks a whole new layer of creative musical production that you don’t get with a regular keyboard. Peter Abbonizio is a musician who offers lessons for beginner level instrumentalists and producers. Guided by the sounds around the lyrics, Abbonizio’s […]
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Is Bass Easier Than Regular Guitar
When trying to pick an instrument to learn, it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the different choices. You want to pick something you enjoy, and that is challenging enough without being too difficult for beginners. If you love rock, you’ve probably thought about learning how to play the guitar, or maybe there is […]
Tips for Playing the Mandolin
If you are looking for a new instrument to play, the mandolin is a great choice. It is a stringed instrument in the lute family, and was developed in Italy in the mid 18th century. There are eight, ten, and twelve stringed versions. Any type of music can be played on the mandolin, but it […]
How to choose a musical instrument
If you or your child are taking music lessons (either privately or through school), choosing an instrument can be a daunting task. How do you know if this is the right one for you? There are a few ways you can go about deciding this. An easy thing you could try is to go into […]
Weird Instruments: The Theremin
There are all sorts of instruments out there in the world, and many of them have been around for hundreds of years. This electronic instrument is just over 100 years old, and the musician doesn’t even touch it in order to play it. Do you know what it is? If you guessed the Theremin, you […]
Music Genre Spotlight: Bluegrass
Bluegrass music has made a huge comeback in recent years. Uniquely American in its origins, this genre blends together the musical traditions of African Americans and Scottish immigrants to create this often melancholic sound. It was developed by displaced workers from the Appalachian region. Themes in bluegrass music include narratives of everyday life, interpersonal relationships, […]
