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Types of Effects Pedals for Guitar

When we think of instruments, we usually conjure up images of guitars, pianos, and drum kits, but the innovative music […]

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Introduction to Hand Drums: Frame Drums

The world of hand drums is a vast one indeed, with distinct types emerging in all parts of the world […]

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Intermediate Guitar Songs to Learn Today

If you’ve been playing guitar for a while, it can be tempting to slip into a sense of complacency. You’ve […]

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3 Chord Songs for Guitar

You might be surprised to hear this, but great music doesn’t have to feature lots of long, winding, elaborate chord […]

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Famous Piano Players: 6 Innovative Players from Different Genres

The piano is an instrument that has altered music in monumental ways. Invented in Italy at the beginning of the […]

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Mastering the Cello Repertoire: Twinkle Variations, Dvorak Concerto, and What Lies Between

Rich, warm, and vibrant—the cello repertoire we know today is compiled from centuries of compositions written by some of the […]

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Types of Guitars: Acoustic, Electric, and Everything In-Between

Navigating the world of types of guitars, with the many different styles and brands, can seem like a never ending […]

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Great Percussionists (Who Happen to be Women)

The follow-up to my last post, Great Drummers (Who Happen to be Women), seemed obvious- Great Percussionists (Who Happen to […]

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Blues Guitar: Origins and Fundamentals of Playing

If you’re a student learning how to play the guitar, getting familiar with blues music is essential.  You probably don’t […]

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Easy Piano Songs: 5 Songs with Simple Chords

The piano is a unique instrument in the way that it’s as dynamic and powerful as it is easy to […]

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