The electric bass, also known as the electric bass guitar, is an instrument deeply connected to contemporary music. It represents the deepest pulse, the vibration that engages both the listener and the other musicians, shaping the groove of a performance. Sleek and melodious, gritty and fierce when needed, it forms one half of the rhythm...
The piano is a musical instrument capable of producing sounds through the percussion of strings by 88 hammers operated by a keyboard composed of the same number of keys, 52 white and 36 black.The white keys represent the classic seven musical notes. On the other hand, the black keys are necessary to produce the respective...
For music enthusiasts, the banjo is often associated with genres such as jazz, country, and bluegrass. However, the banjo boasts a fascinating history, with origins dating back to the 1800s. The banjo’s journey is one of transformation from a rural, culturally specific instrument to a staple of popular Western music, serving as an indispensable accompaniment...
The harp is a musical instrument played by plucking its strings, which is why it is considered a plucked chordophone. Moreover, it holds a prominent place in the history of music. This is because the harp is still the most ancient instrument known, crafted in various forms and widespread across every country and significant historical...
The acoustic or classical guitar, as we know, is a string instrument, a chordophone. Unlike the acoustic guitar, the electric guitar differs in two fundamental ways: the absence or significant reduction of the soundbox and the sound of the strings, which is reproduced and sent via microphones (pickups) that capture the vibrations. In this article,...
Traditionally, the best way to learn how to play the piano is through private lessons with a teacher. However, not everyone can afford such a long-term investment.In this case, there are two options: give up the dream of playing the piano or explore alternative methods.One of these methods is the opportunity to learn piano through...
Learning to play a musical instrument can be a dream for many people.Whether it’s to perform for others, play your favorite songs, or express your creative flair, it is a healthy habit that can significantly change how you spend your free time and, over time, may become something you can’t live without. Often, learning as...
You’ve bought a classical guitar. Beautiful, shiny, like a brand-new car. You immediately begin to adore it, and it becomes one of your greatest passions. Days pass, weeks pass, months pass, but you don’t change the strings and have no intention of doing so, fearing you might ruin the purity of your divine guitar. Then...
The electric guitar is perhaps the most famous and recognized instrument in the world. Since its first prototypes in the 1930s, the electric guitar has achieved immense success, not only for its innovation but also for its style and design.From Woodstock onwards, thanks to some of the greatest musicians in history, it has become the...
The electric guitar is undoubtedly one of the most well-known, popular, and widely used instruments in the world. A true symbol of blues, rock, and metal, the electric guitar does not, as is often believed, originate from the lute but rather from the baroque guitar, a much lighter instrument that was widely used in Southern...
