In a world full of technology and options, picking which microphone to introduce into your collection of tools is an arduous task. Do you prefer a high-end, expensive microphone, or are you working on a smaller budget? Do you value the ergonomic structure of your microphones, or do you place more importance on their versatility … Read more
A lute and a lyre appear to be in the same family of stringed instruments. These are commonly used back in the past and up until this century. But how do they exactly differ from one another? We’re about to find it out! Lute A lute is a kind of chordophone with a neck attached … Read more
A keyboard amplifier is an electronic device that replicates the sound of a piano, organ, or synthesizer. They are electrical amplifiers designed to drive keyboards such as a Hammond organ or a Wurlitzer piano. There are so many different brands, models, and types of amplifiers to choose from. And while it may seem that there … Read more
These strings can be made from either artificial materials such as nylon or plastic or a traditional material such as silk, animal gut, metal, or vegetable fibers. Nearly all Asian string instruments have one thing in common they use vibrating strings and either a soundboard or resonating chamber to amplify the sound they produce. Asian … Read more
A didgeridoo is a wind instrument made from wood and thought to be one of the world’s oldest wooden instruments. Originating with the Aboriginal people of Northern Australia, it creates a low vibrational sound used for a beat, traditionally to accompany singers. Genuine didgeridoos are made from eucalyptus trees and hollowed by termites. But how … Read more
You can’t say Scotland without thinking of a kilted Highlander playing the Scottish bagpipes can you? This screeching and magnetic traditional Scottish music gets into your blood and ears and never leaves! It echoes through the streets in front of a castle from the open door of a pub Among the Scottish instruments it is … Read more
best oboe reeds of It is very true that a reed could impact the ease of play, sound and the comfort of a any instrument. This is particularly true with the oboe, and much more so. Beginners who use a reed that is poorly-made tend to create habits which could be hard to fix over … Read more
