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Moonlanding: The Soundtrack to an Era

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Dare to be Different: Black Violin

How to Think Like Your Guitar Heroes But Sound Like Yourself

Why Does Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Different in Different Rooms?

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Top Five Patriotic Songs

Summer School: How to Play Chords and Double-Stops on Bass

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Brand, Creativity

Moonlanding: The Soundtrack to an Era

Look up into the skies and dream whatever you want to dream.
Artists, Strings Artists

Dare to be Different: Black Violin

Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop.
Creativity, Music

Top Five Patriotic Songs

Celebrate the Fourth with these beloved songs.

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Brass

The Brass Family, Explained

An overview of brass instruments and how they work.
Keyboard How-to

The Basics Of Piano Keyboard Fingering

Here’s how to make your playing smooth and fluid.
Music and Streaming

Top Seven Saxophone Solos

From jazz to soul, pop and rock, these are the standout solos to listen to.
Music and Streaming

10 Best Baseball Songs

Feeling good on the field is easy with these great tracks.
Vinyl

How to Connect a Turntable to an AV Receiver

It’s easier than you might think.

ARTISTS

Sustainability

HISTORY

Pianos & Keyboards

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The Timeless Connection

“I have always used music to communicate and connect with people. My personality is kind of shy so I’ve always struggled to express myself, but when I play music, I feel like I can be 100% me.” So says Jackie Miclau, keyboardist in indie rock band Mt. Joy. After nearly a decade of touring and recording three critically acclaimed albums (2018’s Mt. Joy, 2020’s Rearrange Us, and 2022’s Orange Blo…

What’s the Best Piano for Your Room?

A guide to selecting optimum piano size.

Here’s What to Look for When Shopping for an Acoustic Piano

Craftsmanship and innovation in perfect harmony.

Buying Your First Digital Keyboard

Here’s how to navigate the many options out there.

Guitars & Bass

How to Think Like Your Guitar Heroes But Sound Like Yourself

Osmosis, alchemy and musical expression.

Why Does Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Different in Different Rooms?

It’s all about the sound waves emanating from your instrument.

Summer School: How to Play Chords and Double-Stops on Bass

Explore new sounds by playing two or three notes at once.

Summer School: Alternate Guitar Tunings

Going beyond the basics.

How To Groove in Seven Different Musical Genres

A primer on bass versatility.

Understanding the Circle of Fifths and Circle of Fourths

Creating the sharp and flat key signatures.

Audio

How to Mount Outdoor Speakers

You love spending time outdoors in the summer. The warm air, the cool breezes, the longer days, ahhhh … the only thing that could make it better is a little music. A pair of outdoor speakers are ex…

What Is an Integrated Amplifier?

There’s more to great Hi-Fi than having a great record collection.

How to Get Great Sound When Watching Sports on TV

The perfect game day audio is just a click away.

10 Best Funk Albums to Own on Vinyl

Get down and funk it up with these classics.

Drums & Percussion

Drums

Five Questions to Ask When Choosing Drum Hardware

These are the factors that go into making the right selection.

Pulse Percussion and WGI Behind the Scenes

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Drums on the Go: Essential Travel Gear

Buying Your First Drum Set

Teaching Mallet Percussion with the YX-1030PR Tabletop Xylophone

Winds

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Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

As the school year kicks off, many students are excited to start their musical journey by picking…
Woodwinds

Seven Songs That Feature the Oboe

Think you’ve never heard an oboe before? Think again.
Gearguide

The Pianica: A Great Way To Start a Musical Journey

Because making music should be easy and fun.
Winds How-to

Survival Tips for School Music Parents

Here’s what you need to know if your child is joining band or orchestra for the first time.

Pro Audio

Live Sound

Live Sound Troubleshooting Tips, Part 2

How to find and solve problems in your PA system.

A History of Yamaha Studio Reference Monitors

Live Sound Troubleshooting Tips, Part 1

Simple Stereo Miking Techniques

What Is Loudness?

Strings

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Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

Here are some of the best woodwind, brass and string instruments for those starting out.

Five Things You May Not Know About String Instruments

From violin to viola to cello … bass not included.

Yes, You Can Play Classical on an Electric Violin!

How to become a one-person chamber ensemble.

How to Restring a Violin

It’s not as hard as you may think.

Cellos Rock!

It’s the secret sauce to many pop hits.

What’s the Difference Between Violin and Viola?

It’s not just a matter of size.

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