The Difference Between Free Stroke vs Rest Stroke
Unless you are a seasoned classical guitarist, the title of this article may mean very little to you. I hope, however, that if you strengthen … Read more
Musical Instrument
Definition and information about musical instruments.
What Instruments Are Used In Vallenato?
This is a true cultural voyage of discovery that asks us to travel to the rarest of countries, Columbia. If you listen to music from … Read more
Violin Bow: Horse Hair vs Synthetic Hair: What’s The Difference
Violinists need to take their bows quite often to a violin shop to have them rehaired. However, not always they are satisfied with the freshly … Read more
What Is The Range of the Flute?
The flute is a beautiful musical instrument with a wide range of pitch. Though it is typically known for being one of the highest voices … Read more
Flute Problems: A Key Won’t Come Up
Like all instruments, flutes can sometimes have maintenance problems. It’s never fun when your flute doesn’t play the way you want it to, especially if … Read more
Zither vs Guzheng: What’s The Difference?
Before we can hope to unravel the mysteries contained in this thought-provoking title, let’s take a moment to explore each instrument in turn. From this … Read more
How To Clean Sunscreen Stains Off A Flute?
When you’re looking at an orchestra from the audience, it’s hard to miss the flute section with their shiny metal instruments. Made from precious metals … Read more
Can You Sing While Playing The Violin?
I was once asked if I could sing while playing the violin. This is a question that I normally do not expect or get asked … Read more
Why Are Bassoons So Expensive?
All too frequently, the purchase of a musical instrument can be a costly one. This can be particularly true if one is aspiring to an … Read more
Why Are Oboes So Expensive?
Popularity can often determine the cost of a musical instrument. Take for example the humble electric guitar. Nearly everyone I’ve ever met has at one … Read more
What Is The Lowest Note on the Flute?
Every instrument has its own unique range. There are several types of flutes, each with their own range, including a concert flute, the most typical, … Read more
Cost of Flute and The Most Expensive Flute in the World
If you type “how much does a flute cost?” into a Google search bar, it will tell you that a beginning flute generally costs between … Read more
Kawai K300 vs Kawai K400 Piano: Which Is Better?
Whether you are a devotee of the Kawai brand or someone whose preferences and tastes reside elsewhere, it is almost impossible not to hold some … Read more
Why Is the French Horn the Hardest Instrument To Play?
The French horn is one of the most unique brass instruments because of its unique shape, coiling pipes, a large bell, and rich and easily … Read more
Neck Issues And Pain During Piano Performance
A prevalent source of neck and body pain during or after a musical performance, as has been thoroughly elaborated by the study of the Alexander … Read more