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The clarinet will always remain a very important solo and accompanying instrument. Often used in genres and styles like orchestral, jazz, blues, and pop, the clarinet remains one of the most outstanding and versatile woodwind instruments you will ever come across. Just like the clarinet, the piccolo is often orchestrated to double instruments like the … Read More
When it comes to purchasing a musical instrument, nothing beats an in-store experience—that is, walking into an actual shop and buying it. This has the unique advantage of allowing you to physically examine the instrument you want to buy. This way, you most likely will never make the mistake of choosing an instrument with very … Read More
Music is all about expression and when it comes to expression, there are times you just want to say more. In cases like this, less is not always better. Although everything in Western music revolves around twelve musical notes, there is still something known as range and octave. Let’s say, for instance, a singer with … Read More
When it comes to musical instruments (like the bass guitar), self-expression is one of the significant aims of picking it up. One major goal of any player is to express their artistry and their entire personality on the musical instrument of their choice. The good news is that there are many ways this can be … Read More
Founded in 1965 by Hartley Peavey, Peavey Electronics Corporation is an American electronic company that designs, manufactures, develops, and markets professional audio equipment. Peavey is a household name in the musical instruments world. As a matter of fact, it remains one of the largest audio equipment manufacturers in the world with its headquarters in Meridian, … Read More
Buying a musical instrument can be an overwhelming experience, even for professional and more experienced players. When choosing something as important as a musical instrument, a lot of things come into consideration. This is to make sure that you choose the best instrument that will stick with you throughout your playing/learning journey. Choosing the wrong … Read More
Although the ultimate aim of playing a musical instrument is to [somehow] get heard, there, however, will be times you don’t want to get heard. Just like in the brass and woodwind families, the guitar sometimes could benefit from some muting. There could be a variety of reasons guitarists would want to be muted. It … Read More
Advanced Placement (AP) is an academic program in the United States and Canada developed by the College Board. Advanced Placement (AP) offers undergraduate university-level examinations and curricula to high school students. With music being one of the most important and sought-after courses, AP also offers music theory courses and curriculums. That being said, Advanced Placement … Read More
Gone are the days when composers had to sit with a grand piano, ink and a large music manuscript in order to script down their priceless musical ideas. However fun this was back in the day, technology has now made music composition a lot more fun. Although, to some people, that “old method” still rocks, … Read More
Initially released on April 26, 1998, FL Studio (formerly known as FruityLoops) remains one of the most popular DAWs today. FL Studio was originally authored by Didier “Gol” Dambrin who was an employee of the Belgian company Image-Line. Over the years, FL Studio has witnessed massive upgrades and evolution. Also, it has garnered so much … Read More
There are several ways for musicians to make money from their music and one of those ways is through the earning of music royalties. Music royalties generate so much income for both artists and record labels and it remains one of the major sources of music revenue. Anytime a song is being played or used … Read More
The internet has revolutionized music consumption, distribution, and music education. Years ago, before you could learn any musical instrument, you had to enrol either in a specialized music school or employ the service of a local music tutor. These were the days when apprenticeship was still a thing—not like it is no more “a thing.” … Read More